ZTO Dividend History & Analysis | 3.5% Yield

ZTO has a dividend yield of 3.5% and paid 1.03 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.54%
Payout Ratio 9.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 26.98%
Consistency Lifetime 93.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.10%
Payout FCF 100.5%
Streak Years -
Dividend Rating 63.48%
Ex-Dividend in 11 days: Buy before Apr 8, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

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.

Top Dividend Payers in Air Freight & Logistics

Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
LOG 4,714 M 6.76% 17.2%
DHL 58,654 M 5.01% 10.2%
CHRW 20,135 M 2.50% 2.88%
EXPD 19,614 M 1.22% 1.50%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
FDX 84,892 M 18.6% 99.8%
UPS 83,582 M 12.6% 99.6%
EXPD 19,614 M 7.34% 95.7%
DHL 58,654 M 8.20% 97.2%
LOG 4,714 M 14.9% 99.2%

Quality Dividend Peers in Air Freight & Logistics

LOG
FDX
FedEx
2.75% Yield
CHRW
EXPD
Expeditors
1.22% Yield

ZTO Dividend History: Last 11 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-04-08 2026-04-08 2026-04-29 0.38 26.7% N/A
2025-09-30 2025-09-30 2025-10-31 Semiannual 0.3 -14.3% 1.59%
2025-04-10 2025-04-10 2025-04-29 Semiannual 0.35 0% 1.97%
2024-09-10 2024-09-10 2024-10-17 Semiannual 0.35 -43.5% 1.6%
2024-04-09 2024-04-10 2024-04-29 Annual 0.62 67.6% 3.07%
2023-04-05 2023-04-06 2023-04-28 Other 0.37 48% 1.3%
2022-04-07 2022-04-08 2022-04-26 Other 0.25 0% 1%
2021-04-07 2021-04-08 2021-04-22 Other 0.25 -16.7% 0.86%
2020-04-07 2020-04-08 2020-04-20 Other 0.3 25% N/A
2019-03-29 2019-04-01 2019-04-08 Other 0.24 20% N/A
2018-03-22 2018-03-23 2018-03-29 Other 0.2 0% N/A

ZTO Dividend FAQ

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE: ZTO) operates as an express delivery and logistics provider in China. The companys primary services include freight forwarding and parcel delivery for e-commerce and traditional merchants. The Chinese express delivery market is characterized by high volume and intense competition.

What is the Dividend Yield of ZTO?

As of March 2026, ZTO`s dividend yield is 3.54%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.03 USD by the current share price of 24.02.

Does ZTO pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, ZTO paid a dividend of 1.03 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-08 and the payout was 0.38 USD.

How often does ZTO pay dividends?

ZTO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ZTO has issued 3 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-04-08.

ZTO dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ZTO for the next payments are between 0.308 (-18.9%) and 0.449 (+18.2%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.15%.

Will ZTO pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.38 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-08. The next Ex-Dividend date for ZTO Express (Cayman) (ZTO) is 2026-04-08.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ZTO?

The next Ex-Dividend date for ZTO Express (Cayman) (ZTO) is 2026-04-08.

What is the Dividend Growth of ZTO?

ZTO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 27.0% per year.
Strong growth: ZTO's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ZTO?

ZTO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.10%. If you bought ZTO's shares at 25.10 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.03 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.10% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ZTO?

ZTO Payout Consistency is 93.1%. 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.
Very consistent: ZTO Express (Cayman) has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ZTO have a good Dividend Yield?

ZTO`s 3.54% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ZTO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ZTO is 9.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of ZTO?

ZTO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 63.48%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ZTO Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ZTO's Outstanding Shares?

ZTO Express (Cayman)'s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.66% 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 ZTO 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
2015 783,894,700
2016 691,734,400 -11.76%
2017 712,788,500 +3.04%
2018 787,966,100 +10.55%
2019 782,403,800 -0.71%
2020 832,986,600 +6.47%
2021 808,448,300 -2.95%
2022 841,226,600 +4.05%
2023 837,291,300 -0.47%
2024 836,920,700 -0.04%
2025 793,297,300 -5.21%

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: 2026-03-22 02:15