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HD

The Home Depot, Inc.

HD38 yrs growth

Consumer Cyclical · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

3.01%

Annual Dividend

$9.32

Payout Ratio

66%

5-Yr Growth

8.9%

Ex-Date

Jun 4, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

HD Dividend Safety Score

84/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak37 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage66% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage92% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 4.59
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is HD a good dividend stock?

Yes

The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.01% ($9.32/yr), with 38 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 38 consecutive years of growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Strong 8.9% 5-yr dividend growth
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
3.01%
Payout Ratio
66%
Annual Dividend
$9.32
5-Yr Avg Growth
8.9%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 4, 2026
Years of Growth
38
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.97
Market Cap
$309.1B
P/E Ratio
22.0
5-Yr Total Return
-2%
52-Week Range
$289.10 – $426.75
Dividend Safety
A · 84/100
Ever Cut?
No
HD ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 4, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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