NTES Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield

NTES has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 2.97 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.34%
Payout Ratio 7.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 38.49%
Consistency Lifetime 85.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.77%
Payout FCF 20.8%
Streak Years 4
Dividend Rating 66.02%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Entertainment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
WMG 17,438 M 2.55% 2.97%
TKO 13,744 M 1.37% 5.30%
UMG 42,707 M 1.98% 3.50%
BOL 17,072 M 1.54% 3.52%
CNK 3,070 M 1.19% 1.57%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
DIS 183,063 M 104.12% 88.6%
TKO 13,744 M 47.95% 83.4%
MCS 528 M 44.22% 86.7%
TME 14,292 M 31.39% 100.0%
UMG 42,707 M 26.98% 99.2%
NTES Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 2026-03-27 Quarterly 1.16 +103.5% 0.98%
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 2025-12-19 Quarterly 0.57 0% 0.41%
2025-08-28 2025-08-28 2025-09-11 Quarterly 0.57 -15.6% 0.42%
2025-05-30 2025-05-30 2025-06-13 Quarterly 0.675 -44.7% 0.55%
2025-03-06 2025-03-06 2025-03-20 Quarterly 1.22 +180.5% 1.17%
2024-11-29 2024-11-29 2024-12-13 Quarterly 0.435 0% 0.5%
2024-09-06 2024-09-06 2024-09-20 Quarterly 0.435 -12.1% 0.56%
2024-06-06 2024-06-06 2024-06-21 Quarterly 0.495 -54.2% 0.53%
2024-03-13 2024-03-14 2024-03-28 Quarterly 1.08 +118.2% 0.99%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.495 -5.7% 0.44%
2023-09-07 2023-09-08 2023-09-22 Quarterly 0.525 +12.9% 0.53%
2023-06-08 2023-06-09 2023-06-23 Quarterly 0.465 +72.2% 0.51%
2023-03-08 2023-03-09 2023-03-24 Quarterly 0.27 -37.9% 0.33%
2022-12-01 2022-12-02 2022-12-16 Quarterly 0.435 +20.8% 0.63%
2022-08-31 2022-09-01 2022-09-16 Quarterly 0.36 +11.8% 0.4%
2022-06-07 2022-06-08 2022-06-23 Quarterly 0.322 -20.5% 0.31%
2022-03-10 2022-03-11 2022-03-25 Quarterly 0.405 +80% 0.48%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2021-12-16 Quarterly 0.225 -6.2% 0.21%
2021-09-13 2021-09-14 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.24 -20% 0.27%
2021-06-02 2021-06-03 2021-06-18 Quarterly 0.3 +400% 0.26%
2021-03-11 2021-03-12 2021-03-26 Quarterly 0.06 -69.2% N/A
2020-12-03 2020-12-04 2020-12-18 Quarterly 0.195 -86.9% N/A
2020-08-26 2020-08-27 2020-09-18 Quarterly 1.485 +28% N/A
2020-06-11 2020-06-12 2020-06-26 Quarterly 1.16 +13.7% N/A
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-03-20 Quarterly 1.02 -86.6% N/A
2019-12-05 2019-12-06 2019-12-13 Quarterly 7.59 +629.8% N/A
2019-08-22 2019-08-23 2019-08-30 Quarterly 1.04 +50.7% N/A
2019-05-30 2019-05-31 2019-06-07 Quarterly 0.69 +43.8% N/A
2019-03-07 2019-03-08 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.48 +6.7% N/A
2018-11-29 2018-11-30 2018-12-07 Quarterly 0.45 -26.2% N/A
2018-08-23 2018-08-24 2018-08-31 Quarterly 0.61 +165.2% N/A
2018-05-31 2018-06-01 2018-06-08 Quarterly 0.23 -39.5% N/A
2018-02-22 2018-02-23 2018-03-02 Quarterly 0.38 -47.2% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-08 Quarterly 0.72 -13.3% N/A
2017-08-23 2017-08-25 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.83 -23.1% N/A
2017-05-24 2017-05-26 2017-06-02 Quarterly 1.08 +6.9% N/A
2017-03-01 2017-03-03 2017-03-10 Quarterly 1.01 +29.5% N/A
2016-11-22 2016-11-25 2016-12-02 Quarterly 0.78 0% N/A
2016-08-29 2016-08-31 2016-09-09 Quarterly 0.78 +6.8% N/A
2016-05-23 2016-05-25 2016-06-03 Quarterly 0.73 +14.1% N/A
2016-03-09 2016-03-11 2016-03-18 Quarterly 0.64 +14.3% N/A
2015-11-24 2015-11-27 2015-12-04 Quarterly 0.56 +27.3% N/A
2015-08-26 2015-08-28 2015-09-04 Quarterly 0.44 +12.8% N/A
2015-05-22 2015-05-27 2015-06-05 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2015-02-23 2015-02-25 2015-03-06 Quarterly 0.39 +8.3% N/A
2014-11-26 2014-12-01 2014-12-05 Quarterly 0.36 -2.7% N/A
2014-08-27 2014-08-29 2014-09-05 Quarterly 0.37 +8.8% N/A
2014-05-23 2014-05-28 2014-06-06 Quarterly 0.34 -75.9% N/A
2014-02-24 2014-02-26 2014-03-07 Quarterly 1.41 +41% N/A
2013-01-11 2013-01-15 2013-01-22 Semiannual 1 0% N/A

NTES Dividend FAQ

NetEase, Inc. is a diversified internet technology company based in Hangzhou, China, primarily focused on interactive home entertainment, online education, and music streaming. The company operates four distinct segments: Games and Related Value-Added Services, Youdao, NetEase Cloud Music, and Innovative Businesses. Its core revenue driver is the development and operation of mobile and PC games, supplemented by licensed titles and game-themed merchandise.

What is the Dividend Yield of NTES?

As of May 2026, NTES's dividend yield is 2.34%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.97 USD by the current share price of 113.61.

Does NTES pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, NTES paid a dividend of 2.97 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-16 and the payout was 1.16 USD.

How often does NTES pay dividends?

NTES pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NTES has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-16.

NTES dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NTES for the next payments are between 0.707 (-39.1%) and 0.811 (-30.1%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.71%.

Will NTES pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.16 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for NetEase (NTES) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NTES?

The next Ex-Dividend date for NetEase (NTES) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of NTES?

NTES's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 38.5% per year. Strong growth: NTES's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NTES?

NTES's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.77%. If you bought NTES's shares at 107.24 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.97 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.77% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NTES?

NTES Payout Consistency is 85.1%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Moderately consistent: NetEase has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NTES have a good Dividend Yield?

NTES's 2.34% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NTES?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NTES is 7.4%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of NTES?

NTES's Overall Dividend Rating is 66.02%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NTES Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in NTES's Outstanding Shares?

NetEase's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.3% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -16.3%). Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has NTES ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 2, 2020 with a ratio of 5:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
2000 477,732,800 0%
2001 641,830,800 +34.35%
2002 496,454,800 -22.65%
2003 501,256,100 +0.97%
2004 510,107,200 +1.77%
2005 653,478,500 +28.11%
2006 632,025,700 -3.28%
2007 605,799,200 -4.15%
2008 641,551,900 +5.9%
2009 647,971,600 +1%
2010 651,152,800 +0.49%
2011 655,880,800 +0.73%
2012 656,780,600 +0.14%
2013 652,521,000 -0.65%
2014 657,224,000 +0.72%
2015 662,427,000 +0.79%
2016 662,055,000 -0.06%
2017 662,117,200 +0.01%
2018 644,144,800 -2.71%
2019 653,317,400 +1.42%
2020 682,233,800 +4.43%
2021 664,600,800 -2.58%
2022 653,816,400 -1.62%
2023 649,890,400 -0.6%
2024 641,220,000 -1.33%
2025 645,581,400 +0.68%
2026 645,581,400 0%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-17 02:16 UTC