HRB H&R Block dividend history, payout ratio & dates
H&R Block's most recent dividend was on Sep 5, 2024 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.375 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $1.34 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 2.22% based on its recent close price. The latest dividend marks an increase of $0.06, or 17% from the previous payment.
Key dates
- HRB last dividend date: Sep 5, 2024
HRB dividend stats
vs. Consumer Cyclical sector
Dividend yield
HRB has a dividend yield of 2.22% which is above the industry average but below the Consumer Cyclical sector average. Compared to its Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.5%, H&R Block's dividend yield is 11% lower. The historical 5-year average of HRB's dividend yield is 4.1%, which is above the current yield.
Dividend history
H&R Block has been paying dividends since 1995. HRB has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 12% for the last year. But since the stock price has gone up by 47% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 24%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2024 | $0.375 | 2.1% |
| Jun 5, 2024 | $0.32 | 2.51% |
| Mar 4, 2024 | $0.32 | 2.48% |
| Dec 4, 2023 | $0.32 | 2.63% |
| Sep 6, 2023 | $0.32 | 3.06% |
| Jun 6, 2023 | $0.29 | 3.72% |
| Mar 6, 2023 | $0.29 | 3.17% |
| Dec 5, 2022 | $0.29 | 2.65% |
| Sep 7, 2022 | $0.29 | 2.45% |
| Jun 7, 2022 | $0.27 | 2.98% |
| Mar 7, 2022 | $0.27 | 4.46% |
| Dec 3, 2021 | $0.27 | 4.59% |
| Sep 9, 2021 | $0.27 | 4.2% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | $0.27 | 4.34% |
| Mar 15, 2021 | $0.26 | 4.99% |
| Dec 4, 2020 | $0.26 | 5.72% |
| Sep 10, 2020 | $0.26 | 7.07% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | $0.26 | 7.38% |
| Mar 16, 2020 | $0.26 | 6.62% |
| Dec 6, 2019 | $0.26 | 4.38% |
| Sep 12, 2019 | $0.26 | 4.23% |
| Jun 20, 2019 | $0.26 | 3.6% |
| Mar 15, 2019 | $0.25 | 4.11% |
| Nov 30, 2018 | $0.25 | 3.67% |
| Sep 11, 2018 | $0.25 | 3.84% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | $0.25 | 4.13% |
| Mar 12, 2018 | $0.24 | 3.46% |
| Dec 1, 2017 | $0.24 | 3.63% |
| Sep 12, 2017 | $0.24 | 3.47% |
| Jun 21, 2017 | $0.24 | 2.91% |
| Mar 10, 2017 | $0.22 | 3.71% |
| Dec 1, 2016 | $0.22 | 3.95% |
| Sep 12, 2016 | $0.22 | 3.78% |
| Jun 16, 2016 | $0.22 | 3.5% |
| Mar 11, 2016 | $0.2 | 2.84% |
| Dec 3, 2015 | $0.2 | 2.18% |
| Sep 4, 2015 | $0.2 | 2.27% |
| Jun 11, 2015 | $0.2 | 2.63% |
| Mar 12, 2015 | $0.2 | 2.49% |
H&R Block dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
HRB has a payout ratio of 31.9% which is lower than the Consumer Cyclical sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 38.9%, H&R Block's payout ratio is 18% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
HRB dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| WU Western Union CO | 8.69% | $0.94 | 47.7% |
| HRB H&R Block Inc | 2.21% | $1.34 | 31.9% |
| ADP Automatic Data Processing Inc | 1.92% | $5.6 | 61.3% |
| INTU Intuit Inc | 0.6% | $3.74 | 35.3% |
Frequently asked questions
Does H&R Block pay a dividend?
Yes, H&R Block has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. HRB has been paying dividends since 1995.
When was HRB's last dividend?
H&R Block's last regular dividend was on Sep 5, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.375 per share.
How much dividend does H&R Block pay (per share)?
On an annual basis HRB pays $1.34 per share.
What is H&R Block's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of H&R Block is 2.22%.
How often does H&R Block pay dividends?
H&R Block has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is H&R Block's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of H&R Block is 31.9%.
Does H&R Block pay a good dividend?
H&R Block's dividend yield is below the Consumer Cyclical sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.