Harte Hanks, Inc. Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

For Harte Hanks, Inc. (HHS), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 5.69% and a payout ratio of -4.04%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

22 years
Metric (FY)2016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995
Dividends per share (FY)$0.09$0.36$0.36$0.27$0.45$0.32$0.28$0.28$0.28$0.28$0.24$0.20$0.16$0.12$0.13$0.12$0.12$0.08$0.06$0.08$0.08$0.09
Dividend yield (FY) %5.69%10.64%4.45%3.30%7.27%3.55%2.36%2.79%4.79%1.62%0.86%0.76%0.62%0.55%0.53%0.42%0.42%0.37%0.21%0.22%0.24%0.29%
Payout ratio (FY) %-4.04%-12.43%89.55%120.58%-32.35%46.09%35.71%40.06%30.44%21.91%16.91%14.59%14.14%12.16%10.08%9.49%8.23%7.68%6.43%0.89%5.91%5.88%

Dividend Payout History

84 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2016-03-15February 26, 162016-03-01$0.09
2015-12-15November 27, 152015-12-01$0.09
2015-09-15August 28, 152015-09-01$0.09
2015-06-15May 28, 152015-06-01$0.09
2015-03-16February 26, 152015-03-02$0.09
2014-12-15November 26, 142014-12-01$0.09
2014-09-15August 28, 142014-09-02$0.09
2014-06-13May 29, 142014-06-02$0.09
2014-03-14February 27, 142014-03-03$0.09
2013-12-16November 26, 132013-11-29$0.09
2013-09-16August 28, 132013-08-30$0.09
2013-06-14May 30, 132013-06-03$0.09
2012-12-28December 13, 122012-12-17$0.09
2012-12-14November 28, 122012-11-30$0.09
2012-09-14August 29, 122012-08-31$0.09
2012-06-15May 31, 122012-06-04$0.09
2012-03-15February 29, 122012-03-02$0.09
2011-12-13November 30, 112011-12-02$0.08
2011-09-27September 09, 112011-09-13$0.08
2011-06-03May 18, 112011-05-20$0.08
2011-03-11February 23, 112011-02-25$0.08
2010-12-14December 01, 102010-12-03$0.07
2010-09-21September 03, 102010-09-08$0.07
2010-06-11May 26, 102010-05-28$0.07
2010-03-12February 24, 102010-02-26$0.07
2009-12-15December 02, 092009-12-04$0.07
2009-09-21September 03, 092009-09-08$0.07
2009-06-12May 27, 092009-05-29$0.07
2009-03-13February 25, 092009-02-27$0.07
2008-12-16December 03, 082008-12-05$0.07
2008-09-19September 04, 082008-09-08$0.07
2008-06-13May 28, 082008-05-30$0.07
2008-03-14February 27, 082008-02-29$0.07
2007-12-14November 29, 072007-12-03$0.07
2007-09-14September 04, 072007-09-06$0.07
2007-06-15May 30, 072007-06-01$0.07
2007-03-15February 27, 072007-03-01$0.07
2006-12-15December 01, 062006-12-05$0.06
2006-09-15September 01, 062006-09-06$0.06
2006-06-15May 30, 062006-06-01$0.06
2006-03-15February 27, 062006-03-01$0.06
2005-12-15December 01, 052005-12-05$0.05
2005-09-16September 01, 052005-09-06$0.05
2005-06-15May 27, 052005-06-01$0.05
2005-03-15February 25, 052005-03-01$0.05
2004-12-15December 02, 042004-12-06$0.04
2004-09-15September 01, 042004-09-06$0.04
2004-06-15May 27, 042004-06-01$0.04
2004-03-15February 26, 042004-03-01$0.04
2003-12-15December 04, 032003-12-08$0.03
2003-09-15September 04, 032003-09-08$0.03
2003-06-13May 28, 032003-05-30$0.03
2003-03-14February 26, 032003-03-01$0.03
2002-12-13November 26, 022002-11-29$0.03
2002-09-13August 28, 022002-08-31$0.03
2002-06-15June 06, 022002-06-10$0.03
2002-03-15February 27, 022002-03-01$0.04
2001-12-14November 28, 012001-11-30$0.03
2001-09-14August 29, 012001-08-31$0.03
2001-06-15May 30, 012001-06-01$0.03
2001-03-15February 27, 012001-03-01$0.03
2000-12-15November 29, 002000-12-01$0.03
2000-09-15August 30, 002000-09-01$0.03
2000-06-15May 30, 002000-06-01$0.03
2000-03-15February 28, 002000-03-01$0.03
1999-12-15November 29, 991999-12-01$0.02
1999-09-15August 30, 991999-09-01$0.02
1999-06-15May 27, 991999-06-01$0.02
1999-03-15February 25, 991999-03-01$0.02
1998-12-15November 27, 981998-12-01$0.01
1998-09-15August 28, 981998-09-01$0.01
1998-06-15May 28, 981998-06-01$0.01
1998-03-16February 26, 981998-03-02$0.03
1997-12-15November 26, 971997-12-01$0.02
1997-09-16August 28, 971997-09-02$0.02
1997-06-16May 29, 971997-06-02$0.02
1997-03-17February 27, 971997-03-03$0.02
1996-12-16November 27, 961996-12-02$0.02
1996-09-16August 29, 961996-09-03$0.02
1996-06-17May 30, 961996-06-03$0.02
1996-03-15February 28, 961996-03-01$0.02
1995-12-15November 29, 951995-12-01$0.03
1995-09-15August 30, 951995-09-01$0.03
1995-06-15May 25, 951995-06-01$0.03

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harte Hanks, Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Harte Hanks, Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Harte Hanks, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Harte Hanks, Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Harte Hanks, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Harte Hanks, Inc.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Harte Hanks, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Harte Hanks, Inc.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Harte Hanks, Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

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