Autohome Inc. (ATHM) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
3-Second Income Check
Safety
82.6% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.8% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (7 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Autohome Inc. distributes 82.6% of earnings as dividends (Watch).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ATHM has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 48.9% and 5-year CAGR of 17.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ATHM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 9.3% dividend yield, 0.4% buyback yield, 9.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -78.6%, with dividends contributing 4.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,142 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 10 payments · Semi-Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025Latest | $1.1800 | ↑ +107.0% | 7.86% | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $0.5700 | ↓ -50.4% | 6.18% | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $1.1500 | ↑ +101.8% | 6.63% | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | $0.5700 | ↓ -50.4% | 6.23% | Aug 21, 2024 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $1.1500 | ↑ +98.3% | 4.16% | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Mar 20, 2023 | $0.5800 | ↑ +9.4% | 1.92% | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Mar 18, 2022 | $0.5300 | ↓ -39.1% | 1.79% | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Feb 24, 2021 | $0.8700 | ↑ +13.0% | 71.58% | Mar 5, 2021 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Online Marketplaces and Classifieds
Annual Dividend History
15 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.75 | 1.7% | 2 | — | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2024 | $1.72 | -0.6% | 2 | $13.31 | 12.9% | 7.74x | 1.8% |
| 2023 | $1.73 | 226.4% | 2 | $61.28 | 2.8% | 35.42x | 1.8% |
| 2022 | $0.53 | -39.1% | 1 | $57.92 | 0.9% | 109.28x | 0.5% |
| 2021 | $0.87 | 13.0% | 1 | $68.64 | 1.3% | 78.90x | 0.9% |
| 2020 | $0.77 | — | 1 | $27.32 | 2.8% | 35.48x | 0.8% |
| 2019 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $26.76 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.76 | — | 1 | $24.08 | 3.2% | 31.68x | 0.8% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $16.95 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $10.58 | — | — | — |
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How much dividend does ATHM pay per share?
Autohome Inc. (ATHM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $12.17 per share, with a current dividend yield of +9.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is ATHM's next ex-dividend date?
ATHM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ATHM typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is ATHM's dividend safe?
ATHM's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +82.6% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has ATHM increased its dividend?
ATHM has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +17.8%.
How often does ATHM pay dividends?
Autohome Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $12.17 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 7+ years from 2018 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in ATHM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ATHM five years ago would be worth approximately $2,138 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ATHM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ATHM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +9.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.