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HQL DRIP Calculator & Dividend Yield 2026
12.63% YieldFinancial ServicesTekla Life Sciences Investors · NYSE
Price: $17.73 · Annual div: $2.24/share · Frequency: quarterly · Payout ratio: N/A · Ex-div: 2026-08-24
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HQL Dividend Yield
HQL (Tekla Life Sciences Investors) has a dividend yield of 12.63%, based on an annual dividend of $2.24 per share and a price of $17.73. Over the last 12 months it paid $2.24 per share — a trailing yield of 12.63%. Dividends are paid quarterly.
Yield history: over the last 12 payments, HQL's 12-month yield ranged from 10.64% to 17.61%. Full HQL dividend history ↓
Yield on cost: if HQL's dividend keeps growing 6.0% a year, a purchase at today's price would yield 16.91% after 5 years, 22.63% after 10 years and 40.52% after 20 years on the original investment.
HQL DRIP Rate: How Many Shares Your Dividends Buy
With dividends reinvested, a HQL position grows its share count by about 13.39% in the first year at today's price and yield. If the dividend grows 6.0% a year and the price 0.0%, DRIP doubles your number of shares in about 5 years without adding new money.
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HQL Dividend History — Last 80 Payments
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount / Share | TTM Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24Latest | 2026-09-30 | $0.6200 | 11.62% | $19.27 |
| 2026-05-21 | 2026-06-30 | $0.5600 | 14.07% | $17.55 |
| 2026-02-20 | 2026-03-31 | $0.5600 | 13.87% | $17.16 |
| 2025-11-21 | 2026-01-12 | $0.5000 | 10.64% | $17.10 |
| 2025-08-22 | 2025-09-30 | $0.4200 | 17.61% | $13.12 |
| 2025-05-22 | 2025-06-30 | $0.4300 | 14.88% | $12.70 |
| 2025-02-21 | 2025-03-31 | $0.4700 | 13.84% | $14.02 |
| 2024-11-21 | 2025-01-10 | $0.5000 | 12.70% | $14.65 |
| 2024-08-23 | 2024-09-30 | $0.4900 | 10.79% | $15.39 |
| 2024-05-22 | 2024-06-28 | $0.4800 | 13.63% | $13.28 |
| 2024-02-21 | 2024-03-28 | $0.3900 | 11.94% | $13.90 |
| 2023-11-21 | 2024-01-10 | $0.3000 | 13.34% | $11.84 |
| 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-29 | $0.3200 | 11.93% | $13.33 |
| 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-30 | $0.3200 | 11.52% | $14.06 |
| 2023-02-24 | 2023-03-31 | $0.3300 | 8.74% | $14.88 |
| 2022-11-23 | 2022-12-30 | $0.3100 | 9.26% | $14.69 |
| 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-30 | $0.3100 | 12.88% | $14.75 |
| 2022-05-26 | 2022-06-30 | $0.3500 | 12.74% | $15.70 |
| 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-31 | $0.3900 | 11.32% | $18.38 |
| 2021-11-23 | 2021-12-31 | $0.4200 | 9.93% | $21.25 |
| 2021-08-26 | 2021-09-30 | $0.4300 | 10.01% | $20.97 |
| 2021-05-27 | 2021-06-30 | $0.4100 | 9.74% | $20.63 |
| 2021-02-25 | 2021-03-31 | $0.4300 | 9.74% | $20.43 |
| 2020-12-30 | 2021-01-06 | $0.0200 | — | — |
| 2020-11-25 | 2020-12-31 | $0.4000 | — | — |
| 2020-08-27 | 2020-09-30 | $0.4100 | — | — |
| 2020-05-28 | 2020-06-30 | $0.3400 | — | — |
| 2020-02-27 | 2020-03-31 | $0.3900 | — | — |
| 2019-11-26 | 2019-12-31 | $0.3300 | — | — |
| 2019-08-27 | 2019-09-30 | $0.3700 | — | — |
| 2019-05-30 | 2019-06-28 | $0.3700 | — | — |
| 2019-02-27 | 2019-03-29 | $0.3300 | — | — |
| 2018-11-27 | 2018-12-31 | $0.4200 | — | — |
| 2018-08-27 | 2018-09-28 | $0.4000 | — | — |
| 2018-05-31 | 2018-06-29 | $0.4000 | — | — |
| 2018-02-27 | 2018-03-29 | $0.4000 | — | — |
| 2017-11-27 | 2017-12-29 | $0.4300 | — | — |
| 2017-08-24 | 2017-09-29 | $0.4200 | — | — |
| 2017-05-30 | 2017-06-30 | $0.4100 | — | — |
| 2017-02-24 | 2017-03-31 | $0.3600 | — | — |
| 2016-11-23 | 2016-12-30 | $0.4000 | — | — |
| 2016-06-21 | 2016-08-12 | $0.8200 | — | — |
| 2016-04-21 | 2016-06-10 | $0.3700 | — | — |
| 2016-02-26 | 2016-03-31 | $0.4800 | — | — |
| 2015-12-28 | 2016-01-08 | $0.7100 | — | — |
| 2015-11-23 | 2015-12-31 | $0.4700 | — | — |
| 2015-08-26 | 2015-09-30 | $0.5800 | — | — |
| 2015-05-22 | 2015-06-30 | $0.5400 | — | — |
| 2015-02-26 | 2015-03-31 | $0.5000 | — | — |
| 2014-11-24 | 2014-12-31 | $0.4700 | — | — |
| 2014-08-27 | 2014-09-30 | $0.4500 | — | — |
| 2014-05-23 | 2014-06-30 | $0.4300 | — | — |
| 2014-02-27 | 2014-03-31 | $0.4200 | — | — |
| 2013-11-25 | 2013-12-31 | $0.4000 | — | — |
| 2013-08-27 | 2013-09-30 | $0.3500 | — | — |
| 2013-05-23 | 2013-06-28 | $0.3400 | — | — |
| 2013-02-27 | 2013-03-28 | $0.3000 | — | — |
| 2012-11-19 | 2012-12-31 | $0.3100 | — | — |
| 2012-08-20 | 2012-09-28 | $0.3000 | — | — |
| 2012-05-21 | 2012-06-29 | $0.2900 | — | — |
| 2012-02-17 | 2012-03-30 | $0.2600 | — | — |
| 2011-11-17 | 2011-12-30 | $0.2300 | — | — |
| 2011-08-19 | 2011-09-30 | $0.2700 | — | — |
| 2011-05-20 | 2011-06-30 | $0.2600 | — | — |
| 2011-02-16 | 2011-03-31 | $0.2500 | — | — |
| 2010-11-18 | 2010-12-30 | $0.2300 | — | — |
| 2010-08-19 | 2010-09-30 | $0.1300 | — | — |
| 2010-05-20 | 2010-06-30 | $0.1600 | — | — |
| 2009-05-20 | 2009-06-30 | $0.2000 | — | — |
| 2009-02-18 | 2009-03-31 | $0.2200 | — | — |
| 2008-11-19 | 2008-12-31 | $0.2600 | — | — |
| 2008-08-20 | 2008-09-30 | $0.2600 | — | — |
| 2008-05-21 | 2008-06-30 | $0.2700 | — | — |
| 2008-02-20 | 2008-03-31 | $0.3100 | — | — |
| 2007-11-19 | 2007-12-31 | $0.3100 | — | — |
| 2007-08-20 | 2007-09-28 | $0.2900 | — | — |
| 2007-05-23 | 2007-06-29 | $0.2900 | — | — |
| 2007-02-20 | 2007-03-30 | $0.2800 | — | — |
| 2006-11-17 | 2006-12-29 | $0.2800 | — | — |
| 2006-09-06 | 2006-09-29 | $0.2900 | — | — |
About Tekla Life Sciences Investors (HQL) — Dividend Analysis 2026
Tekla Life Sciences Investors, a closed-ended equity mutual fund, is expertly managed by Tekla Capital Management LLC. This U.S.-domiciled fund, which commenced operations on February 20, 1992, and was formerly known as H&Q Life Sciences Investors, seeks investment opportunities in publicly traded companies worldwide. Its primary focus lies within the broad life sciences sector, encompassing a diverse range of industries such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, managed healthcare, medical equipment, hospitals, healthcare information technology and services, and medical devices and supplies. The fund also extends its investment purview to include the agriculture and environmental management sectors. It predominantly allocates capital to growth-oriented businesses, particularly those with small market capitalizations. Investment decisions are rooted in rigorous fundamental analysis, which assesses critical factors like a company's market position for its offerings, the acumen of its management team, its technological prowess, and its capability to either self-finance expansion or attract external funding to build its portfolio. The fund's performance is gauged against two key benchmarks: the NASDAQ Biotech Index and the S&P 500 Index.
HQL Dividend & DRIP — Frequently Asked Questions
What is HQL's dividend yield?
HQL (Tekla Life Sciences Investors) has a dividend yield of 12.63%, based on an annual dividend of $2.24 per share and a price of $17.73. Over the last 12 months it paid $2.24 per share — a trailing yield of 12.63%. Dividends are paid quarterly.
How much does $10,000 in HQL pay in dividends?
$10,000 in HQL at a 12.63% yield pays about $1,263 a year ($105 a month) before taxes. With DRIP, reinvested dividends buy more shares and that income compounds.
What is the DRIP rate for HQL?
With dividends reinvested, a HQL position grows its share count by about 13.39% in the first year at today's price and yield. If the dividend grows 6.0% a year and the price 0.0%, DRIP doubles your number of shares in about 5 years without adding new money.
How do I calculate HQL dividend reinvestment (DRIP) returns?
Enter your starting amount, monthly contribution and time horizon in the HQL DRIP calculator at the top of this page. It reinvests each payout into new shares at the projected price, grows the dividend at the rate you choose and shows yearly income, share count, portfolio value and yield on cost. You can switch DRIP off to compare.
When is HQL's next ex-dividend date?
HQL's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet; the most recent one was 2026-08-24. HQL pays dividends quarterly. Buy before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment.
What is HQL's dividend growth rate?
HQL's dividend changed 23.1% over the last year and 5.8% a year on average over five years.
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🌍 HQL Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold HQL.
| Account/Country | Tax Rate | After-tax Yield | Real Yield | $10K Annual Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k | 0% | 12.63% | 9.83% | $1,263 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓ | 15% | 10.74% | 7.94% | $1,074 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%) | 20% | 10.10% | 7.30% | $1,010 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK ISA | 0% | 12.63% | 9.83% | $1,263 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK Taxable | 8.75% | 11.52% | 8.72% | $1,152 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 TFSA | 0% | 12.63% | 9.83% | $1,263 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 CA Taxable | 25% | 9.47% | 6.67% | $947 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 Super (pension) | 15% | 10.74% | 7.94% | $1,074 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 AU Taxable | 30% | 8.84% | 6.04% | $884 / yr |
| 🇩🇪 DE Taxable | 26.375% | 9.30% | 6.50% | $930 / yr |
| 🇫🇷 FR Taxable | 30% | 8.84% | 6.04% | $884 / yr |
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 HQL Income Goal & Break-Even
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Based on current dividend of $2.24/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 HQL Dividend Payment Schedule
HQL pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Ex-div: 2026-08-24.
📊 HQL vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How HQL compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for HQL sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ HQL Insider Activity
When executives buy their own stock, it's a signal they believe in the dividend's sustainability.
| Insider | Title | Type | Date | Shares | Price | Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buy | 2026-07-16 | 527 | $19.92 | $10.5K | ||
| Buy | 2025-12-16 | 7,923 | $16.88 | $133.8K | ||
| Sale | 2025-09-19 | 6,989 | $14.10 | $98.5K | ||
| Sale | 2025-09-22 | 41,623 | $14.14 | $588.5K | ||
| Sale | 2025-09-17 | 24,328 | $13.99 | $340.3K | ||
| Sale | 2025-09-18 | 40,208 | $14.07 | $565.7K | ||
| Sale | 2025-09-15 | 700 | $14.13 | $9.9K | ||
| Sale | 2025-09-16 | 2,026 | $13.99 | $28.3K | ||
| Sale | 2025-09-11 | 15,116 | $14.28 | $215.9K | ||
| Sale | 2025-09-02 | 14,083 | $14.04 | $197.7K |
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
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Tekla Life Sciences Investors (HQL) is currently trading at $17.73, 22% below its 52-week high. The current dividend yield is 12.63% based on an annual payout of $2.24 per share.
HQL (Tekla Life Sciences Investors) — 12.63% Dividend Yield Analysis
Tekla Life Sciences Investors (HQL) is a financial services stock currently trading at $17.73 with a dividend yield of 12.63%. It pays an annual dividend of $2.24 per share. Over the past 5 years, HQL has grown its dividend at a compound annual rate of 5.8%.
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