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HDB

HDFC Bank Limited

HDB

Financial Services · Stock · annual payer

Forward Yield

1.74%

Annual Dividend

$0.42

Payout Ratio

22%

5-Yr Growth

Ex-Date

Jun 18, 2026

Frequency

Annual

HDB Dividend Safety Score

60/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak0 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2025
Earnings payout coverage22% of earnings paid out
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 HDB a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

HDFC Bank Limited (HDB) pays a annual dividend yielding 1.74% ($0.42/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (22%)

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2025
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.74%
Payout Ratio
22%
Annual Dividend
$0.42
5-Yr Avg Growth
Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 18, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
annual
Beta
0.43
Market Cap
$123.3B
P/E Ratio
17.0
5-Yr Total Return
-35%
52-Week Range
$23.31 – $39.81
Dividend Safety
C · 60/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2025)
HDB ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 18, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $0.42 / yr per share

Per payment (annual)$42.00
Annual$42.00
Monthly avg$3.50