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HNDAF

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

HNDAF

Consumer Cyclical · Stock · semiannual payer

Forward Yield

4.98%

Annual Dividend

$0.44

Payout Ratio

55%

5-Yr Growth

36.8%

Ex-Date

Sep 29, 2026

Frequency

Semiannual

HNDAF Dividend Safety Score

54/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak5 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2020
Earnings payout coverage55% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 1.14
Yield vs its historyYield is 1.4× its 5-yr average — elevated

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 HNDAF a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (HNDAF) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 4.98% ($0.44/yr), with 5 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (55%)
  • Strong 36.8% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

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

Key Data

Dividend Yield
4.98%
Payout Ratio
55%
Annual Dividend
$0.44
5-Yr Avg Growth
36.8%
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 29, 2026
Years of Growth
5
Frequency
semiannual
Beta
0.29
Market Cap
$34.7B
P/E Ratio
5-Yr Total Return
-17%
52-Week Range
$7.74 – $11.95
Dividend Safety
C · 54/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2020)
HNDAF ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 29, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $0.44 / yr per share

Per payment (semiannual)$22.00
Annual$44.00
Monthly avg$3.67