HQL Dividend History & Yield
Abrdn Life Sciences Investors · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 (in 75 days) | Dec 7, 2026 | $0.62 | $62.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Feb 22, 2027 (in 166 days) | Mar 8, 2027 | $0.62 | $62.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, May 24, 2027 (in 257 days) | Jun 7, 2027 | $0.62 | $62.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Aug 23, 2027 (in 348 days) | Sep 6, 2027 | $0.62 | $62.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from HQL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.48 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much HQL do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 484 | $9,948 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,420 | $49,742 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,839 | $99,484 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 12.06%. $10,000 in HQL would currently pay about $1,206 a year ($101 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
HQL dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | — | $0.62 | +10.7% |
| May 21, 2026 | — | $0.56 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | — | $0.56 | +12.0% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | — | $0.50 | +19.0% |
| Aug 22, 2025 | — | $0.42 | -2.3% |
| May 22, 2025 | — | $0.43 | -8.5% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | — | $0.47 | -6.0% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | — | $0.50 | +2.0% |
| Aug 23, 2024 | — | $0.49 | +2.1% |
| May 22, 2024 | — | $0.48 | +23.1% |
| Feb 21, 2024 | — | $0.39 | +30.0% |
| Nov 21, 2023 | — | $0.30 | -6.2% |
| Aug 24, 2023 | — | $0.32 | +0.0% |
| May 24, 2023 | — | $0.32 | -3.0% |
| Feb 24, 2023 | — | $0.33 | +6.5% |
| Nov 23, 2022 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Aug 25, 2022 | — | $0.31 | -11.4% |
| May 26, 2022 | — | $0.35 | -10.3% |
| Feb 24, 2022 | — | $0.39 | -7.1% |
| Nov 23, 2021 | — | $0.42 | -2.3% |
| Aug 26, 2021 | — | $0.43 | +4.9% |
| May 27, 2021 | — | $0.41 | -4.7% |
| Feb 25, 2021 | — | $0.43 | +2050.0% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | — | $0.02 | -95.0% |
| Nov 25, 2020 | — | $0.40 | -2.4% |
| Aug 27, 2020 | — | $0.41 | +20.6% |
| May 28, 2020 | — | $0.34 | -12.8% |
| Feb 27, 2020 | — | $0.39 | +18.2% |
| Nov 26, 2019 | — | $0.33 | -10.8% |
| Aug 27, 2019 | — | $0.37 | +0.0% |
| May 30, 2019 | — | $0.37 | +12.1% |
| Feb 27, 2019 | — | $0.33 | -21.4% |
| Nov 27, 2018 | — | $0.42 | +5.0% |
| Aug 27, 2018 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| May 31, 2018 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2018 | — | $0.40 | -7.0% |
| Nov 27, 2017 | — | $0.43 | +2.4% |
| Aug 24, 2017 | — | $0.42 | +2.4% |
| May 30, 2017 | — | $0.41 | +13.9% |
| Feb 24, 2017 | — | $0.36 | -10.0% |
| Nov 23, 2016 | — | $0.40 | -51.2% |
| Jun 21, 2016 | — | $0.82 | +121.6% |
| Apr 21, 2016 | — | $0.37 | -22.9% |
| Feb 26, 2016 | — | $0.48 | -32.4% |
| Dec 28, 2015 | — | $0.71 | +51.1% |
| Nov 23, 2015 | — | $0.47 | -19.0% |
| Aug 26, 2015 | — | $0.58 | +7.4% |
| May 22, 2015 | — | $0.54 | +8.0% |
| Feb 26, 2015 | — | $0.50 | +6.4% |
| Nov 24, 2014 | — | $0.47 | +4.4% |
| Aug 27, 2014 | — | $0.45 | +4.7% |
| May 23, 2014 | — | $0.43 | +2.4% |
| Feb 27, 2014 | — | $0.42 | +5.0% |
| Nov 25, 2013 | — | $0.40 | +14.3% |
| Aug 27, 2013 | — | $0.35 | +2.9% |
| May 23, 2013 | — | $0.34 | +13.3% |
| Feb 27, 2013 | — | $0.30 | -3.2% |
| Nov 19, 2012 | — | $0.31 | +3.3% |
| Aug 20, 2012 | — | $0.30 | +3.4% |
| May 21, 2012 | — | $0.29 | +11.5% |
| Feb 17, 2012 | — | $0.26 | +13.0% |
| Nov 17, 2011 | — | $0.23 | -14.8% |
| Aug 19, 2011 | — | $0.27 | +3.8% |
| May 20, 2011 | — | $0.26 | +4.0% |
| Feb 16, 2011 | — | $0.25 | +8.7% |
| Nov 18, 2010 | — | $0.23 | +76.9% |
| Aug 19, 2010 | — | $0.13 | -18.8% |
| May 20, 2010 | — | $0.16 | -20.0% |
| May 20, 2009 | — | $0.20 | -9.1% |
| Feb 18, 2009 | — | $0.22 | -15.4% |
| Nov 19, 2008 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Aug 20, 2008 | — | $0.26 | -3.7% |
| May 21, 2008 | — | $0.27 | -12.9% |
| Feb 20, 2008 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Nov 19, 2007 | — | $0.31 | +6.9% |
| Aug 20, 2007 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| May 23, 2007 | — | $0.29 | +3.6% |
| Feb 20, 2007 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Nov 17, 2006 | — | $0.28 | -3.4% |
| Sep 6, 2006 | — | $0.29 | -17.1% |
| Jun 7, 2006 | — | $0.35 | +9.4% |
| Feb 16, 2006 | — | $0.32 | -3.0% |
| Nov 17, 2005 | — | $1.09 Special | — |
| Aug 18, 2005 | — | $0.33 | +6.5% |
| May 24, 2005 | — | $0.31 | -6.1% |
| Feb 17, 2005 | — | $0.33 | +3.1% |
| Nov 18, 2004 | — | $0.32 | -7.2% |
| Aug 18, 2004 | — | $0.345 | -4.2% |
| May 21, 2004 | — | $0.36 | +5.9% |
| Feb 18, 2004 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Nov 24, 2003 | — | $0.34 | +3.0% |
| Aug 7, 2003 | — | $0.33 | +17.9% |
| May 15, 2003 | — | $0.28 | -3.4% |
| Feb 18, 2003 | — | $0.29 | -67.8% |
| Nov 20, 2002 | — | $0.90 | +164.7% |
| Aug 7, 2002 | — | $0.34 | -20.9% |
| May 21, 2002 | — | $0.43 | -15.7% |
| Feb 15, 2002 | — | $0.51 | -67.7% |
| Nov 16, 2001 | — | $1.58 | +177.2% |
| Aug 7, 2001 | — | $0.57 | +26.7% |
| May 8, 2001 | — | $0.45 | -16.7% |
| Feb 14, 2001 | — | $0.54 | -77.2% |
| Nov 20, 2000 | — | $2.37 | +229.2% |
| Aug 21, 2000 | — | $0.72 | +16.1% |
| May 19, 2000 | — | $0.62 | +37.8% |
| Feb 17, 2000 | — | $0.45 | -59.5% |
| Nov 16, 1999 | — | $1.11 | +208.3% |
| Nov 20, 1998 | — | $0.36 | -51.4% |
| Nov 19, 1997 | — | $0.74 | -54.9% |
| Nov 14, 1996 | — | $1.64 | — |
HQL dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Raised 10.7% | $0.56 | $0.62 | Paid |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Raised 12.0% | $0.50 | $0.56 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
HQL scores 30/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Yield above 7%
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Abrdn Life Sciences Investors
Abrdn Life Sciences Investors is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by abrdn Inc. The fund invests in public equity markets across the globe. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the life sciences sector, including the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, managed healthcare, medical equipment, hospitals, healthcare information technology and services, devices and supplies industries, and in agriculture and environmental management industries. The fund primarily invests in growth stocks of small cap companies.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Nov 14, 1996. 110 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
HQL dividend FAQ
When is HQL's next ex-dividend date?
HQL's next ex-dividend date is Nov 23, 2026 (in 75 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.62 per share, expected on Dec 7, 2026.
How often does HQL pay dividends?
HQL pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.62 per share with an ex-date of Aug 24, 2026.
What is HQL's dividend yield?
HQL's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 10.89%, based on $2.24 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $20.56. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.48 per share, is 12.06%.
How much does HQL pay per share?
HQL pays about $0.62 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.48 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $248.00 a year.
Has HQL grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 5.8% a year (+23.1% over the last year). HQL did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of HQL do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 12.06%, you would need about 484 shares of HQL (roughly $9,948 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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