Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.32
Abrdn Healthcare Investors (HQH) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
N/A
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
HQH Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 9.4% and trend is rising.
HQH Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend YieldN/A
Trailing DPS$2.32
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score2/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR8.6%
5Y CAGR2.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)9.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.0%
1Y Total Return56.7%
5Y Total Return24.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)39.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,20310Y ago$17,17720Y ago$34,229
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
HQH Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (35 years of payments)
HQH Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Abrdn Healthcare Investors has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 2/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
HQH does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.6% and 5-year CAGR of 2.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HQH returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 9.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 24.6%, with dividends contributing 39.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,177 today.
HQH Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$10.05
Avg/Payment$0.5025
Latest Change-3.2%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026Latest | $0.6100 | ↓ -3.2% | 11.84% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | $0.6300 | ↑ +10.5% | 11.39% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.5700 | ↑ +11.8% | 11.83% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.5100 | ↓ -5.6% | 13.68% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | $0.5400 | ↓ -5.3% | 15.03% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.5700 | ↓ -8.1% | 13.44% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | $0.6200 | ↑ +5.1% | 13.27% | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Aug 23, 2024 | $0.5900 | — | 10.75% | Sep 30, 2024 |
HQH Dividend vs Peers
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Div Yield
—
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Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
2.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.0%
#7 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HQHAbrdn Healthcare Inv… | $1.3B | — | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  HQLTekla Life Sciences … | $627M | 5.3% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 HQIHireQuest, Inc. | $169M | 2.0% | 53.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  FHIFederated Hermes, In… | $4.4B | 2.4% | 26.0% | 3 | Sustainable |
2nd  AMGNAmgen Inc. | $198.7B | 2.6% | 66.5% | 15 | Watch |
 GILDGilead Sciences, Inc… | $169.3B | 2.3% | 47.0% | 11 | Sustainable |
 REGNRegeneron Pharmaceut… | $70.3B | 0.5% | 8.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
HQH Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
35 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.24 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 5.3% |
| 2025 | $2.19 | -3.9% | 4 | — | — | — | 9.4% |
| 2024 | $2.28 | 42.5% | 4 | $3.55 | 64.2% | 1.56x | 9.8% |
| 2023 | $1.60 | -6.4% | 4 | $1.14 | 140.4% | 0.71x | 6.9% |
| 2022 | $1.71 | -16.2% | 4 | $-4.10 | — | — | 7.3% |
| 2021 | $2.04 | 7.4% | 4 | $3.49 | 58.5% | 1.71x | 8.8% |
| 2020 | $1.90 | 10.5% | 5 | $5.50 | 34.5% | 2.89x | 8.2% |
| 2019 | $1.72 | -10.9% | 4 | $-3.39 | — | — | 7.4% |
| 2018 | $1.93 | -2.5% | 4 | $1.64 | 117.7% | 0.85x | 8.3% |
| 2017 | $1.98 | -4.3% | 4 | $2.98 | 66.4% | 1.51x | 8.5% |
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HQH — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HQH stock.
How much dividend does HQH pay per share?
Abrdn Healthcare Investors (HQH) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.32 per share, with a current dividend yield of N/A. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is HQH's next ex-dividend date?
HQH's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HQH typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is HQH's dividend safe?
HQH's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has HQH increased its dividend?
HQH has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.9%.
How often does HQH pay dividends?
Abrdn Healthcare Investors pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.32 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in HQH grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HQH five years ago would be worth approximately $12,203 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HQH's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HQH's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +9.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's N/A market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.