Key Highlights

  • The AUD 0.130 per-security final distribution is scheduled to trade ex-dividend on 06-Oct 2026.
  • The payment is 100% franked and is scheduled for 12-Nov-26.
  • At the stated price of AUD 4.12, the current Dividend data indicates a Yield of 3.16% for this distribution.
  • The final dividend of 13 cents per share is scheduled to trade ex-dividend on 6 October and is fully franked, with payment due on 12 November.

Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd (ASX:HVN) is approaching an important income date, with its final distribution due to trade ex-dividend on 06-Oct 2026. The payment is AUD 0.130 per security, carries 100% franking and is scheduled to reach eligible holders on 12-Nov-26. At the quoted price of AUD 4.12, the current dividend data places the indicated yield at 3.16%. For income-focused investors, the calendar is only one part of the picture: the sustainability of future distributions ultimately depends on the Economics of the underlying integrated retail and property group.

Harvey Norman combines franchised and company-operated retail activities with a substantial property portfolio. Its retail exposure includes household goods, electronics, furniture and related categories across Australia and international markets.

A 13-Cent Final Dividend Reaches Its Ex-Date

The final dividend of 13 cents per share is scheduled to trade ex-dividend on 6 October and is fully franked, with payment due on 12 November. At the stated AUD 4.12 share price, the current dividend data shows a 3.16% yield for this distribution. For HVN, that makes the coming ex-date relevant for shareholders considering the timing of the final payment, while the broader Investment case still rests on the company’s operating or portfolio performance. For HVN, an ex-dividend date determines entitlement mechanics; it does not by itself indicate whether the next distribution will be higher, lower or unchanged.

Retail Earnings and Property Work Together

Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd operates as a integrated retail and property group. For HVN, the income profile therefore needs to be assessed using measures appropriate to that structure rather than the dividend percentage in isolation. Viewed specifically for HVN, for an operating company, those measures can include earnings, margins, Cash Flow and balance-sheet capacity. Viewed specifically for HVN, for an investment company, NTA, portfolio returns, profit reserves and franking balances can be more informative. Viewed specifically for HVN, for a hybrid security, the contractual terms, issuer discretion and regulatory Capital conditions become especially important.

What Could Shape the Next Distribution

Franking is another element of the October payment. For HVN, the stated 100% franking level affects the tax composition of the distribution for eligible Australian investors, although the value of franking credits depends on individual circumstances. The cash amount remains AUD 0.130 per security. For HVN, investors comparing income opportunities may therefore want to separate the cash yield from any potential tax benefit and avoid treating the two as interchangeable.

What to Watch Across Retail and Property

Harvey Norman shareholders can watch comparable sales, consumer demand, Franchisee performance, property valuations and financing costs. The group’s mixed retail-and-property model means a change in one part of the Business can offset or amplify movement elsewhere.

For HVN holders, a: The ex-dividend date in the current dividend timetable is 06-Oct 2026.