HYG (HYG) dividend history and payment record
HYG pays dividends monthly. We hold 232 payments for it, going back to May 2007 — the full record is below, with what it has paid and when. We don't publish a predicted next ex-dividend date for HYG. As soon as the company declares one it will appear at the top of this page; until then the record below is what we hold.
HYG dividend at a glance
| Most recent payment | $0.435 per share, September 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Indicated annual dividend | $5.22 per share, at the current rate and cadence |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Change over the past year | Raised 13.6%, from $0.383 to $0.435 |
| 5-year growth rate | 9.6% a year, compounded ($0.275 → $0.435) |
| Typical time to payment | Paid about 6 days after the ex-date |
| History on file | 232 payments since May 2007 |
HYG's dividend schedule
HYG has paid monthly across the 19 years of records we hold, with the most recent ex-date on September 1, 2026. Its ex-dates usually land in the first third of the month.
Payment follows the ex-date by about 6 days, based on the announcements we hold for HYG.
The most recent increase was 13.3%, from $0.384 to $0.435, effective with the September 2026 ex-date.
HYG dividend history
The last 16 payments on record, of 232 going back to May 2007.
| Ex-date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | $0.435 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $0.384 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | $0.369 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $0.409 |
| May 1, 2026 | $0.419 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.384 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.394 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.399 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.381 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.375 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.41 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.381 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.383 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.404 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.379 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.376 |
Amounts are per share as reported on each ex-date, and are not restated for later share splits — a split shows up here as a step down in the per-share amount. Shown for schedule context, not as a yield.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need to own HYG before the ex-dividend date?
- Yes. You must already hold the shares when trading opens on the ex-dividend date to receive the payment. Buying on the ex-date itself is too late — the seller keeps that dividend. See ex-date vs record date vs payment date for how the dates fit together.
- How often does HYG pay a dividend?
- HYG has historically paid monthly, across 232 payments since May 2007.
- How much does HYG pay per share?
- The most recent payment was $0.435 per share, with an ex-date of September 1, 2026. At that rate and frequency the indicated annual dividend is $5.22 a share. This is the cash amount, not a yield — a yield depends on the share price you pay.