Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.83
Hello Group Inc. (MOMO) Dividend History
Income profile from 2019 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
8.5%
Payout Ratio
68.9%
Watch
Dividend Streak
0 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
68.9% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.0% and trend is falling.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield8.5%
Trailing DPS$3.83
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M1
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout68.9%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout61.8%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-24.1%
5Y CAGR-18.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.0%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield7.8%
Total Shareholder Yield16.2%
1Y Total Return-12.0%
5Y Total Return-40.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,96010Y ago$9,04720Y ago$6,357
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.
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
Hello Group Inc. distributes 68.9% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 61.8%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MOMO does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -24.1% and 5-year CAGR of -18.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MOMO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 8.5% dividend yield, 7.8% buyback yield, 16.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.0% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -40.4%, with dividends contributing 17.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,047 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 7 payments · Annual
TTM Total$4.20
Avg/Payment$0.6000
Latest Change-48.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2025Latest | $0.2800 | ↓ -48.1% | 5.31% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Apr 11, 2024 | $0.5400 | ↓ -25.0% | 9.75% | 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 |
| Apr 4, 2019 | $0.6200 | — | 1.56% | Apr 30, 2019 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Social Networks & Communities
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
8.5%
#1 of 2
Safety
Watch
68.9% payout
Streak
0Y
-18.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
16.2%
#1 of 2
Annual Dividend History
14 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.28 | -48.1% | 1 | — | — | — | 2.0% |
| 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 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $5.00 | — | — | — |
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How much dividend does MOMO pay per share?
Hello Group Inc. (MOMO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.83 per share, with a current dividend yield of +8.5%. Payments are made 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 Annual.
Is MOMO's dividend safe?
MOMO's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +68.9% and FCF payout ratio of +61.8%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has MOMO increased its dividend?
MOMO has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -18.1%.
How often does MOMO pay dividends?
Hello Group Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.83 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 6+ years from 2019 to 2025.
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 $5,960 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 +2.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +8.5% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.