ZTO Dividend History & Analysis | 3.2% Yield

ZTO has a dividend yield of 3.2% and paid 0.69 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.15%
Payout Ratio 7.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 26.98%
Consistency Lifetime 93.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.52%
Payout FCF 258.1%
Streak Years -
Dividend Rating 56.77%
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

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Top 3 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
LOG 4,910 M 6.76% 16.06%
CHRW 19,406 M 1.89% 2.84%
EXPD 20,343 M 1.22% 2.06%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
FDX 90,408 M 18.56% 99.8%
UPS 83,658 M 12.61% 99.6%
EXPD 20,343 M 7.34% 95.7%
DHL 61,665 M 8.20% 97.2%
LOG 4,910 M 14.88% 99.2%
ZTO Dividend History: Last 11 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-04-08 2026-04-08 2026-04-29 Semiannual 0.39 +30% 1.65%
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% N/A
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. is a Shanghai-based logistics provider specializing in express delivery and value-added services across mainland China. The company’s service portfolio includes less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, freight forwarding, and integrated warehousing and distribution solutions.

What is the Dividend Yield of ZTO?

As of May 2026, ZTO's dividend yield is 3.15%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.69 USD by the current share price of 23.74.

Does ZTO pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, ZTO paid a dividend of 0.69 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-08 and the payout was 0.39 USD.

How often does ZTO pay dividends?

ZTO pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, ZTO has issued 2 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 0.311 (-20.3%) and 0.454 (+16.4%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.22%.

Will ZTO pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.39 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-08. The next Ex-Dividend date for ZTO Express (Cayman) (ZTO) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ZTO?

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

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 2.52%. If you bought ZTO's shares at 27.37 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.69 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.52% 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 3.15% 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 7.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of ZTO?

ZTO's Overall Dividend Rating is 56.77%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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

What is the Trend in ZTO's Outstanding Shares?

ZTO Express (Cayman)'s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.91% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -64.4%). 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 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 599,000,000 0%
2016 635,000,000 +6.01%
2017 718,000,000 +13.07%
2018 753,000,000 +4.87%
2019 784,000,000 +4.12%
2020 796,000,000 +1.53%
2021 820,000,000 +3.02%
2022 820,000,000 0%
2023 839,000,000 +2.32%
2024 838,000,000 -0.12%
2025 821,000,000 -2.03%

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: 2026-05-13 02:37 UTC