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HOG

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

HOG

Consumer Cyclical · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

3.02%

Annual Dividend

$0.74

Payout Ratio

38%

5-Yr Growth

55.2%

Ex-Date

Jun 8, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

HOG Dividend Safety Score

64/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak5 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2020
Earnings payout coverage38% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage46% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.71
Yield vs its historyYield is 1.5× 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 HOG a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Harley-Davidson, Inc. (HOG) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.02% ($0.74/yr), with 5 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 (38%)
  • Strong 55.2% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

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

Key Data

Dividend Yield
3.02%
Payout Ratio
38%
Annual Dividend
$0.74
5-Yr Avg Growth
55.2%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 8, 2026
Years of Growth
5
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.28
Market Cap
$2.6B
P/E Ratio
12.6
5-Yr Total Return
-47%
52-Week Range
$17.09 – $31.25
Dividend Safety
C · 64/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2020)
HOG ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 8, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $0.74 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$18.50
Annual$74.00
Monthly avg$6.17