BABA Dividend History & Analysis | 1.7% Yield

BABA has a dividend yield of 1.7% and paid 1.98 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.70%
Payout Ratio 3.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 42.14%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.78%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 3
Dividend Rating 62.16%

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.
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.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 63.2%
Total Return 5y: -36.2%

Top Dividend Payers in Broadline Retail

Top 3 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
DDS 9,486 M 4.63% 6.13%
M 5,323 M 4.81% 5.58%
EBAY 41,688 M 1.51% 1.98%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
MNSO 5,595 M 41.0% 100%
M 5,323 M 24.8% 92.6%
EBAY 41,688 M 12.7% 100%
DDS 9,486 M 18.6% 93.2%
VIPS 8,435 M 11.6% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Broadline Retail

DDS
Dillard's
 4.63% Yield

BABA Dividend History: Last 3 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-06-12 2025-06-12 2025-07-10 Other 1.98 20.7% 1.68%
2024-06-13 2024-06-13 2024-07-12 Other 1.64 67.3% 2.14%
2023-12-20 2023-12-21 2024-01-18 Annual 0.98 0% 1.31%

BABA Dividend FAQ

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:BABA) operates a sprawling ecosystem that links merchants, brands, and consumers across China and globally. Its core businesses include consumer-to-consumer and business-to-consumer marketplaces (Taobao, Tmall, 1688.com, Alibaba.com, AliExpress, Lazada, Trendyol, Daraz), logistics (Cainiao), on-demand delivery (Ele.me), digital map services (Amap), entertainment (Youku, Damai), cloud computing (Alibaba Cloud), and a suite of ancillary services such as Freshippo groceries, Alibaba Health, mobile gaming, travel (Fliggy), and enterprise collaboration (DingTalk).

What is the Dividend Yield of BABA?

As of February 2026, BABA`s dividend yield is 1.70%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.98 USD by the current share price of 162.51.

Does BABA pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, BABA paid a dividend of 1.98 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-06-12 and the payout was 1.98 USD.

How often does BABA pay dividends?

BABA pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, BABA has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-06-12.

BABA dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BABA for the next 4 payments are between 0 (-100.0%) and 0 (-100.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will BABA pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.98 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-06-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for Alibaba Holding (BABA) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BABA?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of BABA?

BABA's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 42.1% per year.
Strong growth: BABA's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BABA?

BABA's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.78%. If you bought BABA's shares at 254.89 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.98 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.78% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BABA?

BABA Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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.
Very consistent: Alibaba Holding has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BABA have a good Dividend Yield?

BABA`s 1.70% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BABA?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BABA is 3.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of BABA?

BABA`s Overall Dividend Rating is 62.16%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BABA Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BABA's Outstanding Shares?

Alibaba Holding's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.88% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has BABA ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2009 2,287,000,000
2010 2,287,000,000
2011 2,287,000,000
2012 2,287,000,000
2013 2,343,000,000 +2.45%
2014 2,588,000,000 +10.46%
2015 2,550,000,000 -1.47%
2016 2,571,000,000 +0.82%
2017 2,615,000,000 +1.71%
2018 2,614,000,000 -0.04%
2019 2,674,125,000 +2.3%
2020 2,752,625,000 +2.94%
2021 2,675,125,000 -2.82%
2022 2,610,250,000 -2.43%
2023 2,540,125,000 -2.69%
2024 2,400,000,000 -5.52%
2025 2,396,000,000 -0.17%

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: 2026-01-30 14:21