HD vs MTN
The Home Depot, Inc. compared with Vail Resorts, Inc. on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
Quick take
- MTN yields more today: 6.68% vs 2.97% (forward).
- HD has grown its payout faster: 4.4%/yr vs 3.8%/yr over the last 3 years.
- Both pay every quarter.
- HD has the longer streak of annual increases: 13 years vs 0.
- Over the last year MTN delivered the higher total return: -13.4% vs -20.6% (price change plus payouts).
- HD raises fewer payout-risk flags on our heuristic (low vs moderate).
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | HD | MTN |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $313.70 | $132.99 |
| TTM yield | 2.96% | 6.68% |
| Forward yield | 2.97% | 6.68% |
| Annual payout per share | $9.32 | $8.88 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 3, 2026 (est.) | Sep 23, 2026 (est.) |
| Payout ratio (earnings) | 65% | 191% |
| 1-year payout growth | +1.5% | +0.0% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +7.6% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 13 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 97/100 | 97/100 |
| 1-year total return | -20.6% | -13.4% |
| 1-year price return | -22.9% | -18.8% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 313.0B | 4.7B |
| Years paying | 38.8 | 15.2 |
| Payout risk (heuristic) | Low | Moderate |
| 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 | MTN | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 31.9 | 75.2 |
| Income per year | $297 | $668 |
| Income per month (avg) | $25 | $56 |
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. |
| MTN Sep 23, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 | $2.22 | Est. |
| MTN Dec 22, 2026 | Jan 5, 2027 | $2.22 | Est. |
| MTN Mar 22, 2027 | Apr 5, 2027 | $2.22 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
HDMTN
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 MTN?
MTN currently has the higher trailing yield: HD yields 2.96% and MTN yields 6.68%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do HD and MTN pay?
HD pays every quarter and MTN pays every quarter. HD's next ex-date is Dec 3, 2026 and MTN's is Sep 23, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, HD or MTN?
HD has grown its payout faster: 4.4%/yr vs 3.8%/yr over the last 3 years.
Is HD or MTN better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. HD and MTN 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.