Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) Dividend History
Income profile from 2023 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
BABA Dividend Income Check
Safety
32.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.9% and trend is unknown.
BABA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
BABA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (4 years of payments)
BABA Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Alibaba Group Holding Limited distributes 32.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BABA has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BABA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 0.5% buyback yield, 2.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.9% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is -46.9%, with dividends contributing 2.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,427 today.
BABA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 4 payments · Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026Latest | $1.0500 | ↓ -47.5% | 93.18% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | $2.0000 | ↑ +20.5% | 1.71% | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2024 | $1.6600 | ↑ +69.4% | 3.51% | Jul 12, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.9800 | — | 1.34% | Jan 18, 2024 |
BABA Dividend vs Peers
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BABA Annual Dividend History (2007–2026)
20 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.05 | — | 1 | $44.00 | 2.4% | 41.90x | 0.5% |
| 2025 | $2.00 | 20.5% | 1 | $53.60 | 3.7% | 26.80x | 0.9% |
| 2024 | $1.66 | 69.4% | 1 | $31.36 | 5.3% | 18.89x | 0.7% |
| 2023 | $0.98 | — | 1 | $27.44 | 3.6% | 28.00x | 0.4% |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $22.72 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $54.72 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $62.72 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $33.52 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $24.56 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $19.60 | — | — | — |
Full Stock Analysis
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Intrinsic Valuation
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Historical Returns
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BABA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BABA stock.
How much dividend does BABA pay per share?
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $14.03 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Annual.
When is BABA's next ex-dividend date?
BABA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BABA typically pays dividends Annual.
Is BABA's dividend safe?
BABA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +32.6% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has BABA increased its dividend?
BABA has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does BABA pay dividends?
Alibaba Group Holding Limited pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $14.03 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 3+ years from 2023 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BABA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BABA five years ago would be worth approximately $5,311 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BABA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BABA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.9% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.