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HFBL

Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana

HFBL

Financial Services · Banks - Regional · Stock · quarterly payer

$24.19

Undervalued · +38% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

2.48%

Annual Dividend

$0.54

Payout Ratio

27%

5-Yr Growth

10.3%

Ex-Date

Jul 27, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about HFBL's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 15, 2026, Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (HFBL) has a forward dividend yield of 2.48%, based on an annual dividend of $0.54 per share and a share price of $24.19.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, HFBL's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (87 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (HFBL) has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years as of Oct 15, 2026.
  • HFBL last cut its regular dividend in 2011.
  • HFBL's most recent ex-dividend date was Jul 27, 2026, for a dividend of $0.15 per share.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, HFBL pays out 27% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • HFBL's dividend has grown at an average rate of 10.3% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, HFBL's 2.48% yield is 20% below its five-year average yield of 3.08%.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for HFBL is $33.38 per share, 38% above the $24.19 share price, so HFBL screens as undervalued.
  • Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (HFBL) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
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SmarterDividends, "HFBL Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 15, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/HFBL

Summary

As of Oct 15, 2026, Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (HFBL) yields 2.48% ($0.54 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (87/100) and has 12 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is HFBL a good dividend stock?

Yes

Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (HFBL) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.48% ($0.54/yr), with 12 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

  • 12 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Comfortable payout ratio (27%)
  • Strong 10.3% 5-yr dividend growth
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2011

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.48%
Payout Ratio
27%
Annual Dividend
$0.54
5-Yr Avg Growth
10.3%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jul 27, 2026
Years of Growth
12
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.41
Market Cap
$73.3M
P/E Ratio
12.0
5-Yr Total Return
28%
52-Week Range
$14.00 – $28.00
Dividend Safety
A · 87/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2011)
HFBL ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jul 27, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →HFBL dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HFBL a good dividend stock?

Yes. Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (HFBL) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.48% ($0.54/yr), with 12 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is HFBL undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, HFBL's fair value is about $33.38 versus a $24.19 share price — so it looks undervalued (+38% vs. fair value).

Is HFBL's dividend safe?

HFBL has a dividend-safety grade of A (87/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 12-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2011, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is HFBL's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for HFBL is about $33.38 per share, roughly 38% above the current $24.19 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is HFBL a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data HFBL screens as "yes" and undervalued. Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (HFBL) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.48% ($0.54/yr), with 12 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will HFBL cut its dividend?

HFBL earns a dividend-safety grade of A (87/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2011). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does HFBL pay a dividend?

Yes. Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.54 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.48%.

What is HFBL's dividend yield?

As of Oct 15, 2026, HFBL's forward dividend yield is 2.48%, based on a $0.54 annual dividend and a $24.19 share price.

What is HFBL's dividend per share?

As of Oct 15, 2026, HFBL pays $0.54 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is HFBL's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 15, 2026, HFBL's payout ratio is 27% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has HFBL grown its dividend?

As of Oct 15, 2026, HFBL has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive years.

When is the next HFBL ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 15, 2026, HFBL's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Jul 27, 2026, for $0.15 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.54 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$13.50
Annual$54.00
Monthly avg$4.50

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