HNI Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 4/6
HNI is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 4.37%. Next payment date is on 10th June, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 29th May, 2026.
Key information
4.4%
Dividend yield
3.2%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 7.5% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 5.0% |
| Dividend Growth | 2.3% |
| Next dividend pay date | 10 Jun 26 |
| Ex dividend date | 29 May 26 |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 7,351% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 24
HNI: Higher Margin Outlook Will Support Future Earnings Upside
Analysts have revised the HNI price target from $72 to $69, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions following recent research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the new US$69 target as a reset that still leaves room for upside if HNI meets revenue and profit margin assumptions embedded in their models.Narrative Update • May 01
HNI: Expected Revenue Surge And Steady Margins Will Support Future Earnings Power
Analysts have kept their HNI price target steady at $72, citing updated assumptions for revenue, margins, and a lower future P/E multiple that offset one another in their valuation work. What's in the News The HON Company introduced Brim, a polyshell bucket chair designed with a wide one piece shell, contoured curves, and optional upholstery to support a range of postures in workspaces, cafés, meeting areas, and private offices (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 12
HNI: Manufacturing Consolidation And Merger Synergies Will Support Future Earnings Power
Analysts have nudged their HNI price target slightly higher to $72.00, reflecting updated inputs for the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. These inputs keep their fair value view essentially unchanged.Seeking Alpha • Apr 06
HNI Corporation Q1 Preview: Steelcase Integration Needs To Show It Was Worth It
Summary HNI Corporation is rated Hold pending evidence that the Steelcase acquisition delivers promised synergies and margin expansion. Recent 38% sales growth is driven by Steelcase, but underlying organic growth remains modest at 9% year-over-year. Acquisition costs temporarily depressed margins; next quarter's results will better reflect Steelcase's full integration and operational impact. I am monitoring management's ability to achieve $120 million in synergy savings and deliver on double-digit EPS growth guidance. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Mar 28
HNI: Manufacturing Consolidation And Merger Synergies Will Drive Future Earnings Power
Analysts have kept their HNI price target broadly in line with prior views, with only a small adjustment that reflects updated assumptions for discount rate and future P/E, while leaving fair value at $72.00. What's in the News HNI issued consolidated revenue guidance for the first quarter of 2026, indicating that net sales are expected to be more than 130% higher year over year (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 14
HNI: Manufacturing Consolidation And Merger Synergies Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have adjusted their price expectations for HNI as they refresh assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple. This has led to a revised target in the $72 range.Narrative Update • Feb 28
HNI: Manufacturing Consolidation And Merger Synergies Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price target on HNI from $70.75 to $72.00, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E as key drivers of the change. What's in the News HNI issued new consolidated revenue guidance for the first quarter of 2026, stating that net sales are expected to be higher by more than 130% year over year (Corporate Guidance).Narrative Update • Feb 14
HNI: Manufacturing Consolidation And Merger Synergies Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price target on HNI to $70.75, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate and future P/E multiple in their models, while keeping fair value unchanged at $70.75. What's in the News HNI plans to exit its Wayland, New York, manufacturing facility in 2027 and consolidate production into other North American plants, with all current products shifting across the existing manufacturing network and no stated changes to the product portfolio (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 31
HNI: Manufacturing Consolidation And Merger Synergies Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have maintained their HNI fair value estimate at $70.75, with only minor tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. This indicates that their overall view on the stock's valuation is essentially unchanged.Narrative Update • Jan 17
HNI: Manufacturing Consolidation And Synergy Plan Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price target on HNI by $4.00 to $70.75, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as the key drivers of this change. What's in the News HNI plans to exit its Wayland, New York, manufacturing facility in 2027 and consolidate production into other North American plants.Analysis Article • Nov 12
We Think HNI's (NYSE:HNI) Robust Earnings Are Conservative
Even though HNI Corporation ( NYSE:HNI ) posted strong earnings, investors appeared to be underwhelmed. Our analysis...Analysis Article • Jul 27
Earnings Beat: HNI Corporation Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
HNI Corporation ( NYSE:HNI ) defied analyst predictions to release its quarterly results, which were ahead of market...Analysis Article • Jul 21
Market Cool On HNI Corporation's (NYSE:HNI) Earnings
There wouldn't be many who think HNI Corporation's ( NYSE:HNI ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 17.5x is worth a...Analysis Article • Jun 25
HNI (NYSE:HNI) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Jun 10
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying HNI Corporation (NYSE:HNI)?
HNI Corporation ( NYSE:HNI ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over...Analysis Article • May 04
Here's Why We Think HNI (NYSE:HNI) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Seeking Alpha • Mar 31
HNI Corporation: The Move Higher Isn't Over Yet
Summary HNI Corporation has shown significant appreciation, with shares up 66.6% since March 2023, outperforming the S&P 500's 44.7% rise. The company's Workplace Furnishings segment has driven revenue growth, while the Residential Building Products segment has struggled due to high housing costs and interest rates. Despite mixed profitability metrics, HNI remains attractively priced, with management expecting revenue and earnings per share growth in 2025. I maintain a soft 'buy' rating for HNI Corporation stock, especially given its potential for future improvements and margin expansion. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 08
A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From HNI Corporation's (NYSE:HNI) Share Price
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 15.2x HNI Corporation ( NYSE:HNI ) may be sending bullish signals at the...Analysis Article • Feb 03
Here's Why We Think HNI (NYSE:HNI) Is Well Worth Watching
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Jan 08
These 4 Measures Indicate That HNI (NYSE:HNI) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Seeking Alpha • Jan 06
HNI Corporation Lacks Boost But Is Nicely Balanced
Summary HNI Corporation faces near-term headwinds in Workplace Furnishings due to weaker sentiment and project delays but expects medium-to-long-term growth from interest rate reductions and Kimball synergies. HNI's liquidity remains robust, supporting ongoing share buybacks, though the stock appears slightly overvalued compared to peers, warranting a "Hold" rating. Although the company's long-term value drivers are positive, I recommend a cautious "Hold" due to current economic uncertainties. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 07
HNI's (NYSE:HNI) Solid Earnings Are Supported By Other Strong Factors
Even though HNI Corporation ( NYSE:HNI ) posted strong earnings, investors appeared to be underwhelmed. We did some...Analysis Article • Nov 01
Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On HNI Corporation's (NYSE:HNI) Third-Quarter Report
HNI Corporation ( NYSE:HNI ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 4.6% to...Analysis Article • Oct 16
Does HNI (NYSE:HNI) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
New Narrative • Sep 24
Kimball International Acquisition And Innovation Fuel Revenue And Profit Surge In Healthcare And Hospitality
Acquisition of Kimball International boosts HNI's market presence and opens growth avenues, especially in health care and hospitality sectors.Seeking Alpha • Sep 17
HNI Corporation Has Carved A Robust Path Despite Challenges
Summary HNI Corporation is poised for margin expansion due to increased pre-order activities, long-term secular growth trends, and synergies from the Kimball International acquisition. The acquisition of Kimball International and the ramp-up of HNI’s Mexico facility are expected to significantly boost earnings and reduce costs through 2026. Despite economic uncertainties, HNI's strong cash flows, share buyback acceleration, and reasonable valuation compared to peers support a "Buy" rating with a 15% upside potential. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Sep 06
What Is HNI Corporation's (NYSE:HNI) Share Price Doing?
While HNI Corporation ( NYSE:HNI ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from a...Analysis Article • May 11
HNI (NYSE:HNI) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Apr 05
Is There An Opportunity With HNI Corporation's (NYSE:HNI) 46% Undervaluation?
Key Insights HNI's estimated fair value is US$81.06 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity HNI is estimated to be...Seeking Alpha • Feb 05
HNI: Insufficient Margin Of Safety Given Its Modest Growth Outlook
Summary HNI's past revenue growth has been volatile, but it has shown a strong recovery since 2021, although growth decelerated in 2022. In 3Q23, strong revenue growth was driven by the acquisition of Kimball, with non-GAAP margins and EPS also expanding compared to the previous year. The demand outlook for workplace furnishing remains neutral, but the divestiture of Poppin and integration of Kimball are expected to bolster future margins. Given the decelerating growth, the current share price lacks sufficient margin of safety. Therefore, I am recommending a hold rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 23
Should You Investigate HNI Corporation (NYSE:HNI) At US$42.35?
HNI Corporation ( NYSE:HNI ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a significant share price rise of 30% in the...Seeking Alpha • Nov 20
HNI Corporation: Good Execution And End-Markets Bottoming Should Drive Outperformance
Summary HNI Corporation's revenue growth is expected to benefit from strength in its small and medium-sized customer business and potential recovery in its contract business. Residential business is also seeing sequential improvement and we should see a sharp recovery once the interest rate cycle turns. The company's margins should continue to benefit from cost-saving and productivity improvement initiatives, as well as synergy benefits from the Kimball International acquisition. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaStability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: HNI's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: HNI's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| HNI Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (HNI) | 4.4% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.2% |
| Industry Average (Commercial Services) | 1.3% |
| Analyst forecast (HNI) (up to 3 years) | 5.0% |
Notable Dividend: HNI's dividend (4.37%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.42%).
High Dividend: HNI's dividend (4.37%) is in the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.25%)
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its high payout ratio (7351%), HNI's dividend payments are not well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its high cash payout ratio (2083.2%), HNI's dividend payments are not well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/07 22:27 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/04/04 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/01/03 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
HNI Corporation is covered by 6 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Peter Lisnic | Baird |
| Reuben Garner | Benchmark Company |
| David MacGregor | Longbow Research LLC |