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HDB dividend safety score
HDFC Bank Limited · Financial Services
HDB scores 52/100 for dividend safety, which means a decent dividend record with some risk worth watching.
Updated November 1, 2026.
HDFC Bank Limited (HDB) has a solid dividend yield of 3.68%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 52 is above the average of 49, and we rate it Moderate. It has grown its dividend for 1 year in a row and cut it 1 time in the last five years.
- Safety rank: #87 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Jun, Aug
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Nov 11, 2026 (estimated)
What drives the HDB score
HDB dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.12 | +61.2% |
| 2024 | $0.70 | -25.7% |
| 2023 | $0.94 | +15.2% |
| 2022 | $0.81 | +520.0% |
| 2021 | $0.13 | – |
| 2019 | $0.68 | +23.2% |
| 2018 | $0.55 | +11.6% |
| 2017 | $0.49 | +22.3% |
| 2016 | $0.40 | +11.9% |
| 2015 | $0.36 | +322.0% |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How HDB compares
| HDB | Financial Services avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 52 | 47 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 3.68% | 66.24% | 45.29% |
Averages are across 117 Financial Services stocks and 184 stocks and funds with a safety score on Safe Dividend Tracker.
Expected upcoming HDB dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Nov 11, 2026 | $0.4086 |
| ~Feb 15, 2027 | $0.4086 |
| ~May 22, 2027 | $0.4086 |
| ~Aug 26, 2027 | $0.4086 |
Estimates based on HDB's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would HDB pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $37 | $3 |
| $10,000 | $368 | $31 |
| $50,000 | $1,842 | $154 |
| $100,000 | $3,685 | $307 |
To earn $1,000 a month from HDB at today's yield you would need about $325,689 invested, roughly 14,684 shares.
Based on the current yield of 3.68%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent HDB dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | $0.4086 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | $0.4188 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $0.3756 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.0854 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.6600 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | $0.3478 |
| May 8, 2024 | $0.3478 |
| Aug 14, 2023 | $0.3422 |
| May 12, 2023 | $0.5935 |
| Jul 19, 2022 | $0.2902 |
| May 11, 2022 | $0.5220 |
| Jul 20, 2021 | $0.1310 |
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Start tracking freeHow we score dividend safety
We score each stock from 0 to 100 using its real dividend history: how many years it has paid, how consistent the payments are, and how the dividend has grown over 1, 3 and 5 years. Scores of 70 and up are rated Safe, 48 to 69 Moderate, 28 to 47 Watch, and below 28 Risky. Read more in our glossary.
HDB dividend FAQ
Is the HDB dividend safe?
HDFC Bank Limited has a dividend safety score of 52 out of 100, which we rate Moderate. That means a decent dividend record with some risk worth watching. The score looks at how long the dividend has been paid, how steady it has been, and how it has grown. It is not a guarantee.
What is the HDB dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for HDB is about 3.68%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does HDB pay dividends?
HDFC Bank Limited pays dividends twice a year.
How much would $10,000 in HDB earn in dividends?
At a yield of 3.68%, $10,000 invested in HDB would pay about $368 a year, or roughly $31 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next HDB ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for HDB is expected around November 11, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.