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HCKT

The Hackett Group, Inc.

HCKT

Technology · Information Technology Services · Stock · quarterly payer

$12.22

Fairly valued · -12% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

3.92%

Annual Dividend

$0.48

Payout Ratio

76%

5-Yr Growth

4.8%

Ex-Date

Sep 18, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about HCKT's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 27, 2026, The Hackett Group, Inc. (HCKT) has a forward dividend yield of 3.92%, based on an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and a share price of $12.22.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, HCKT's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (58 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • HCKT last cut its regular dividend in 2020.
  • HCKT's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 18, 2026, for a dividend of $0.12 per share.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, HCKT pays out 76% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • HCKT's dividend has grown at an average rate of 4.8% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, HCKT's 3.92% yield is 94% above its five-year average yield of 2.02%.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for HCKT is $10.73 per share, 12% below the $12.22 share price, so HCKT screens as fairly valued.
  • The Hackett Group, Inc. (HCKT) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • The Hackett Group, Inc. (HCKT) has raised its regular dividend 7 times and cut it 1 time across the 39 payments on record since 2012. Its most recent change was a 9.1% increase to $0.120 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 21, 2025. The last cut went ex-dividend on Jun 29, 2020.
  • Hackett (HCKT) has declared its first higher dividend of the year in February in 3 of the last 5 years; its most recent raise, 9.1%, was declared on Feb 18, 2025.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "HCKT Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/HCKT

Summary

As of Oct 27, 2026, The Hackett Group, Inc. (HCKT) yields 3.92% ($0.48 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (58/100).

Is HCKT a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

The Hackett Group, Inc. (HCKT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.92% ($0.48/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2020
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    3.92%
    Payout Ratio
    76%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.48
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    4.8%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Sep 18, 2026
    Years of Growth
    1
    Frequency
    quarterly
    Beta
    0.97
    Market Cap
    $304.0M
    P/E Ratio
    19.4
    5-Yr Total Return
    -40%
    52-Week Range
    $9.16 – $20.68
    Dividend Safety
    C · 58/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2020)

    HCKT dividend raises and cuts

    The Hackett Group, Inc. (HCKT) has raised its regular dividend 7 times and cut it 1 time across the 39 payments on record since 2012. Its most recent change was a 9.1% increase to $0.120 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 21, 2025. The last cut went ex-dividend on Jun 29, 2020.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Mar 21, 2025Raise$0.110 → $0.120+9.1%
    Mar 24, 2022Raise$0.100 → $0.110+10.0%
    Mar 25, 2021Raise$0.0950 → $0.100+5.3%
    Jun 29, 2020Cut$0.180 → $0.0950−47.2%
    Jun 27, 2019Raise$0.170 → $0.180+5.9%
    Jun 28, 2018Raise$0.150 → $0.170+13.3%
    Jun 28, 2017Raise$0.130 → $0.150+15.4%
    Jun 28, 2016Raise$0.100 → $0.130+30.0%
    Every HCKT payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
    HCKT ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 18, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →HCKT dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is HCKT a good dividend stock?

    Yes, with caveats. The Hackett Group, Inc. (HCKT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.92% ($0.48/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

    Is HCKT undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, HCKT's fair value is about $10.73 versus a $12.22 share price — so it looks fairly valued (-12% vs. fair value).

    Is HCKT's dividend safe?

    HCKT has a dividend-safety grade of C (58/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 1-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2020, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is HCKT's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for HCKT is about $10.73 per share, about 12% below the current $12.22 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is HCKT a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data HCKT screens as "yes, with caveats" and fairly valued. The Hackett Group, Inc. (HCKT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.92% ($0.48/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will HCKT cut its dividend?

    HCKT earns a dividend-safety grade of C (58/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2020). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does HCKT pay a dividend?

    Yes. The Hackett Group, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.48 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 3.92%.

    What is HCKT's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, HCKT's forward dividend yield is 3.92%, based on a $0.48 annual dividend and a $12.22 share price.

    What is HCKT's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, HCKT pays $0.48 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

    What is HCKT's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, HCKT's payout ratio is 76% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

    How many years has HCKT grown its dividend?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, HCKT has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

    When is the next HCKT ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, HCKT's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 18, 2026, for $0.12 per share.

    Income Calculator

    At $0.48 / yr per share

    Per payment (quarterly)$12.00
    Annual$48.00
    Monthly avg$4.00

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