HCKT (The Hackett Group) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.35 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median

What is The Hackett Group Dividend Payout Ratio?

The Hackett Group HCKT +0.33% 60 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 0.31. GuruFocus rates HCKT with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.32 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 865 Software companies, The Hackett Group ranks better than 63.82% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. The Hackett Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.35.

The historical rank and industry rank for The Hackett Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HCKT' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 0.31 Max: 0.41
Current: 0.32

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of The Hackett Group was 0.41. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.31.

HCKT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
63.82% of 865 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.41 vs HCKT: 0.32

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of The Hackett Group is 4.58%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of The Hackett Group was 5.08%. The lowest was 1.27%. And the median was 1.97%.

The Hackett Group's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.12.

During the past 12 months, The Hackett Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of The Hackett Group was 44.20% per year. The lowest was -1.70% per year. And the median was 6.90% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

The Hackett Group (NAS:HCKT) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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The Hackett Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Hackett Group's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

The Hackett Group Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

The Hackett Group Annual Data

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HCKT vs CNDT, TTGT, UIS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, The Hackett Group's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

The Hackett Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, The Hackett Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Hackett Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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The Hackett Group Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Hackett Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.48	/	1.55
	=	0.31

The Hackett Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.12	/	0.34
	=	0.35

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 mean?

The Hackett Group (HCKT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on The Hackett Group and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, The Hackett Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 0.41. According to the industry distribution chart, The Hackett Group ranks #313 out of 865 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 36.2%.

Is The Hackett Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

The Hackett Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 0.41. The Software industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. The Hackett Group's value of 0.35 is 14.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Hackett Group ranks #313 out of 865 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Hackett Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does The Hackett Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CNDT and TTGT?

According to the Software industry distribution chart, The Hackett Group ranks #313 out of 865 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts The Hackett Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. The Hackett Group's value of 0.35 is 14.6% below this benchmark. Historically, The Hackett Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 0.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.41, The Hackett Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Software company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Software companies is 0.41, based on 865 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Hackett Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 is 14.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on The Hackett Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Hackett Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is The Hackett Group stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hackett Group (HCKT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.32, compared to a current price of $10.53 — trading 56.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 14.6% below the Software industry median of 0.41. The Hackett Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Hackett Group (HCKT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is The Hackett Group (HCKT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hackett Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.53 is trading 56.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.32. GuruFocus considers The Hackett Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HCKT:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.35 (13% above median its 10-year median of 0.31)
GF Value™: $24.32 vs. price of $10.53 (56.7% below fair value)
GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs
Industry Position: 14.6% below the Software median (#313 of 865)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HCKT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

The Hackett Group Business Description

Industry Technology Software

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Website https://www.thehackettgroup.com

The Hackett Group Inc is an IP platform-based Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) strategic consulting and executive advisory digital transformation firm. The Hackett Group provides dedicated expertise in Gen AI-enabled enterprise transformation services across the front, mid and back office areas, including its highly recognized Oracle, SAP, OneStream and Coupa implementation offerings. It operates in three segments Oracle Solutions, SAP Solutions, and Global S&BT. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Global S&BT segment in the United States.

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