HD vs M
The Home Depot, Inc. compared with Macy's, Inc. on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
Quick take
- M yields more today: 3.19% vs 2.91% (forward).
- M has grown its payout faster: 38.3%/yr vs 7.6%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Both pay every quarter.
- HD has the longer streak of annual increases: 13 years vs 4.
- Over the last year M delivered the higher total return: +38.6% vs -18.8% (price change plus payouts).
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | HD | M |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $319.83 | $24.10 |
| TTM yield | 2.90% | 3.15% |
| Forward yield | 2.91% | 3.19% |
| Annual payout per share | $9.32 | $0.768 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 3, 2026 (est.) | Dec 15, 2026 (declared) |
| Payout ratio (earnings) | 65% | 27% |
| 1-year payout growth | +1.5% | +5.3% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +7.6% | +38.3% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 13 years | 4 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 97/100 | 95/100 |
| 1-year total return | -18.8% | +38.6% |
| 1-year price return | -21.1% | +34.4% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 319.1B | 6.3B |
| Years paying | 38.9 | 23.4 |
| Payout risk (heuristic) | Low | Low |
| Sector / category | Consumer Cyclical | Consumer Cyclical |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| HD | M | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 31.3 | 414.9 |
| Income per year | $291 | $319 |
| Income per month (avg) | $24 | $27 |
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD Dec 3, 2026 | Dec 17, 2026 | $2.33 | Est. |
| HD Mar 4, 2027 | Mar 18, 2027 | $2.33 | Est. |
| HD Jun 3, 2027 | Jun 17, 2027 | $2.33 | Est. |
| M Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.192 | Declared |
| M Mar 16, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.192 | Est. |
| M Jun 15, 2027 | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.192 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
HDM
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, HD or M?
M currently has the higher trailing yield: HD yields 2.90% and M yields 3.15%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do HD and M pay?
HD pays every quarter and M pays every quarter. HD's next ex-date is Dec 3, 2026 and M's is Dec 15, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, HD or M?
M has grown its payout faster: 38.3%/yr vs 7.6%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is HD or M better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. HD and M differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.