SmarterDividends
HDV

iShares Core High Dividend ETF

HDV

ETF · ETF · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

2.89%

Annual Dividend

$0.79

Payout Ratio

5-Yr Growth

0.8%

Ex-Date

Frequency

Quarterly

HDV Dividend Safety Score

60/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak0 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2025
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 HDV a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.89% ($0.79/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

  • 43% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2025

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.89%
Payout Ratio
Annual Dividend
$0.79
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.8%
Ex-Dividend Date
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
22.7
5-Yr Total Return
43%
52-Week Range
$23.10 – $28.18
Dividend Safety
C · 60/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2025)
HDV ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $0.79 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$19.79
Annual$79.18
Monthly avg$6.60