HSBC
HSBC Holdings
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Financial Services
- NYSE: HSBC
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 15, 2026
Dividend yield: 4.05%
Payout ratio: 62%
HSBC Holdings's last dividend was on May 15, 2026 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.5 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $3.75 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 4% based on its recent close price. The latest dividend has decreased by $1.75, or 78% from the prior dividend.
HSBC dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
HSBC Holdings Dividend yield
HSBC Holdings's dividend yield of 4% is higher than the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 2.74%, HSBC Holdings's dividend yield is 46% higher. The historical 5-year average of HSBC's dividend yield is 6.1%, which is more than the current one.
HSBC Dividend history
HSBC Holdings has been paying dividends since 2000. HSBC has distributed four dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 14% for the last twelve months. But with the stock price up by 58% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 28%.
HSBC Holdings Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | $0.5 | 4.24% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $2.25 | 4.8% |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $0.5 | 4.63% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.5 | 5.17% |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.5 | 5.81% |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $1.8 | 7.49% |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.5 | 9.12% |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.5 | 9.59% |
| May 9, 2024 | $1.55 | 9.43% |
| Mar 7, 2024 | $1.55 | 8.05% |
| Nov 9, 2023 | $0.5 | 7.17% |
| Aug 10, 2023 | $0.5 | 5.32% |
| May 11, 2023 | $0.5 | 5.61% |
| Mar 2, 2023 | $1.15 | 4.33% |
| Aug 18, 2022 | $0.45 | 4.17% |
| Mar 10, 2022 | $0.9 | 4% |
| Aug 19, 2021 | $0.35 | 4.08% |
| Mar 11, 2021 | $0.75 | 2.54% |
| Feb 27, 2020 | $1.05 | 7.54% |
| Oct 10, 2019 | $0.5 | 6.91% |
| Aug 15, 2019 | $0.5 | 7.15% |
| May 16, 2019 | $0.5 | 6.04% |
| Feb 21, 2019 | $1.05 | 6.25% |
| Oct 11, 2018 | $0.5 | 6.1% |
| Aug 16, 2018 | $0.5 | 5.66% |
| May 17, 2018 | $0.5 | 5.14% |
| Feb 22, 2018 | $1.05 | 5% |
| Oct 12, 2017 | $0.5 | 5.18% |
| Aug 2, 2017 | $0.5 | 5.08% |
| May 17, 2017 | $0.5 | 5.92% |
| Feb 22, 2017 | $1.05 | 8.74% |
| Oct 19, 2016 | $0.5 | 6.74% |
| Aug 10, 2016 | $0.5 | 7.3% |
| May 18, 2016 | $0.5 | 8.11% |
| Mar 2, 2016 | $1.05 | 7.96% |
| Oct 21, 2015 | $0.5 | 6.42% |
| Aug 12, 2015 | $0.5 | 5.71% |
| May 20, 2015 | $0.5 | 5.23% |
| Mar 4, 2015 | $1 | 5.71% |
HSBC Holdings dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
HSBC Holdings's payout ratio of 62% is above the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Financial Services sector average of 33.7%, HSBC Holdings's payout ratio is 84% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
HSBC dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSBC HSBC Holdings plc | 4.05% | $3.75 | 62% |
| WFC Wells Fargo & Company | 2.21% | $1.8 | 27.4% |
| BAC Bank Of America Corp | 2.03% | $1.1 | 27% |
| JPM Jpmorgan Chase & Co | 1.9% | $5.9 | 28.2% |
| C Citigroup Inc | 1.78% | $2.4 | 29.2% |
Frequently asked questions
Does HSBC Holdings pay a dividend?
Yes, HSBC Holdings has been paying dividends for the last 26 years.
When was HSBC's last dividend?
HSBC Holdings's last dividend ex-date was on May 15, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.5 per share.
How much dividend does HSBC Holdings pay (per share)?
On an annual basis HSBC pays $3.75 per share.
What is HSBC Holdings's dividend yield?
HSBC Holdings's current dividend yield is 4%.
How often does HSBC Holdings pay dividends?
HSBC Holdings has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is HSBC Holdings's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of HSBC Holdings is 62%.
Does HSBC Holdings pay a good dividend?
HSBC Holdings's dividend yield is more than the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.