Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.99
Hello Group Inc. (MOMO) Dividend History
Income profile from 2019 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.4%
Payout Ratio
41.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
MOMO Dividend Income Check
Safety
41.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.2% and trend is falling.
MOMO Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.4%
Trailing DPS$1.99
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout41.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout51.8%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-22.3%
5Y CAGR-17.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.2%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield12.6%
Total Shareholder Yield18.0%
1Y Total Return-30.2%
5Y Total Return-44.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,54110Y ago$8,87920Y ago$6,005
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.
MOMO Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (8 years of payments)
MOMO Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Hello Group Inc. distributes 41.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 51.8%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
MOMO has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -22.3% and 5-year CAGR of -17.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MOMO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.4% dividend yield, 12.6% buyback yield, 18.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.2% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -44.6%, with dividends contributing 18.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $8,879 today.
MOMO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 9 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.78
Avg/Payment$0.5311
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026Latest | $0.2800 | — | 4.75% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Apr 8, 2026 | $0.2800 | ↓ -6.7% | 9.51% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | $0.3000 | ↓ -44.4% | 5.69% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Apr 11, 2024 | $0.5400 | ↓ -25.0% | 22.74% | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Apr 27, 2023 | $0.7200 | ↑ +12.5% | 9.25% | May 22, 2023 |
| Apr 12, 2022 | $0.6400 | — | 12.60% | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Apr 12, 2021 | $0.6400 | ↓ -15.8% | 4.32% | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Apr 7, 2020 | $0.7600 | ↑ +22.6% | 3.39% | Apr 30, 2020 |
MOMO Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.4%
#3 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
41.9% payout
Streak
1Y
-17.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
18.0%
#3 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd MOMOHello Group Inc. | $874M | 5.4% | 41.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 LOGILogitech Internation… | $15.4B | 1.5% | — | 12 | Unknown |
 MTCHMatch Group, Inc. | $8.2B | 2.0% | 30.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  HUYAHUYA Inc. | $517M | 68.7% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  DOYUDouYu International … | $142M | 100.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 TMETencent Music Entert… | $13.4B | 2.1% | 17.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
MOMO Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.56 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4.1% |
| 2025 | $0.30 | -44.4% | 1 | $4.62 | 6.5% | 15.40x | 2.2% |
| 2024 | $0.54 | -25.0% | 1 | $5.58 | 9.7% | 10.33x | 4.0% |
| 2023 | $0.72 | 12.5% | 1 | $9.84 | 7.3% | 13.67x | 5.3% |
| 2022 | $0.64 | 0.0% | 1 | $7.30 | 8.8% | 11.41x | 4.7% |
| 2021 | $0.64 | -15.8% | 1 | $-14.42 | — | — | 4.7% |
| 2020 | $0.76 | 22.6% | 1 | $9.66 | 7.9% | 12.71x | 5.6% |
| 2019 | $0.62 | — | 1 | $13.18 | 4.7% | 21.26x | 4.5% |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $13.00 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $10.05 | — | — | — |
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MOMO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MOMO stock.
How much dividend does MOMO pay per share?
Hello Group Inc. (MOMO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.99 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is MOMO's next ex-dividend date?
MOMO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MOMO typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is MOMO's dividend safe?
MOMO's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +41.9% and FCF payout ratio of +51.8%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has MOMO increased its dividend?
MOMO has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -17.0%.
How often does MOMO pay dividends?
Hello Group Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.99 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 7+ years from 2019 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MOMO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MOMO five years ago would be worth approximately $5,541 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MOMO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MOMO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.4% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.