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NTES Dividend History & Analysis | 2.2% Yield

NTES has a dividend yield of 2.2% and paid 3.03 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.21%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.03
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -10.79%
Dividend Rating 30.75%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.59%
Payout Ratio 4.9%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 85.08%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 53.6%
Total Return 5y: 62.7%

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Top 2 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
HUYA 697 M 48.4% 17.3%
NTES 88,892 M 2.21% 3.59%
Top 1 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
NTES 88,892 M -10.8% 76.6%

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NTES Dividend History: Last 49 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.05%
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. (NASDAQ: NTES) operates four primary segments-Games & Related Value-Added Services, Youdao (online intelligent learning), NetEase Cloud Music, and Innovative Businesses & Others-delivering mobile and PC games, licensed titles, live-streaming, game-themed merchandise, AI-enhanced education tools, and smart-device hardware across China and overseas markets.

What is the Dividend Yield of NTES?

As of December 2025, NTES`s dividend yield is 2.21%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.03 USD by the current share price of 137.44.

Does NTES pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, NTES paid a dividend of 3.03 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-05 and the payout was 0.57 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 2025-12-05.

NTES dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NTES for the next 4 payments are between 0.446 (-21.8%) and 0.921 (+61.6%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will NTES pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.57 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-05. 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 -10.79% per year.
Negative growth: NTES's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of NTES?

NTES's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.59%. If you bought NTES's shares at 84.49 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.03 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.59% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NTES?

NTES Payout Consistency is 76.6%. 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 2.21% 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 4.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of NTES?

NTES`s Overall Dividend Rating is 30.75%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NTES Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NTES`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

NetEase`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.40% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -33.3%), positively influencing the share price.

Has NetEase ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2020-10-02 with a factor of 5:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 5.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2000 477,732,800
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 644,699,400 +0.54%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-15 02:15