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HNI Corporation

S&P 500

HNI/Consumer Cyclical · Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances/NYSE

Dividend Yield

4.01%

$1.37 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$39.10P/E126.5MCap2.5BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

56/ 100Caution

HNI's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 24.3% cfo payout ratio & 28.3% net debt / total assets. Areas of concern: 503.7% earnings payout ratio & 1563.8% fcf payout ratio.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • CFO Payout Ratio: 24.3%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
  • Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
  • Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.

Risks

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 503.7%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 1563.8%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
  • Return on Equity: 0.1%Return on equity is below industry norms.

Payout & Coverage

Caution
1563.8%Danger
24.3%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

Safe

Profitability

Warning

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe
GrowingVery Safe

About HNI Corporation

HNI Corporation is a commercial furnishings and residential building products company headquartered in Muscatine, Iowa, founded in 1944. The company operates through two primary segments: workplace furnishings and residential building products. In workplace furnishings, HNI Corporation provides office furniture systems, seating, storage, tables, architectural and ancillary products, as well as solutions for hospitality and other commercial environments. These offerings support corporate offices, small businesses, education, and other institutional settings where space efficiency, functionality, and design are important. In residential building products, the company focuses on hearth-related solutions, including gas, wood, electric, and pellet-fueled fireplaces, stoves, inserts, outdoor fire features, and related accessories. HNI Corporation distributes its products through independent dealers, distributors, e-commerce platforms, wholesalers, and retail outlets, with a strong presence in the United States market. The company plays a notable role in the office furniture industry and the North American hearth products market by providing integrated product lines tailored to both commercial and residential environments.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

4.01%

Annual Dividend

$1.37

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

503.70%

FCF Payout Ratio

1563.83%

52-Week Range

$28.93 - $53.29

Dividend History (2016–2025)

HNI annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

HNI earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

May 29, 2026

Last Payment Date

June 10, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

2.06%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

2.05%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

2.59%

3-Year Total Growth

6.30%

5-Year Total Growth

10.66%

10-Year Total Growth

29.19%

Income Calculator

HNI Dividend Calculator

Total Investment

$3,910.00

Annual Income

$137.00

Quarterly Income

$34.25

Monthly Income

$11.42

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HNI's current dividend yield?
HNI Corporation (HNI) currently has a dividend yield of 4.01%, based on a stock price of $39.10 and an annual dividend of $1.37.
When is HNI's next dividend payment date?
HNI's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-29 and the next payment date is 2026-06-10. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does HNI pay in dividends per year?
HNI Corporation paid $1.35 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has HNI been increasing its dividend?
HNI Corporation has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 2.05% and a 10-year CAGR of 2.59%.
Is HNI's dividend safe?
HNI Corporation has a payout ratio of 503.70%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 1563.83%. The payout ratio is above 100%, which may indicate the company is paying more in dividends than it earns. This could be unsustainable long-term.
How is HNI's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates HNI Corporation's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for consumer cyclical companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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