Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.96
Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) Dividend History
Income profile from 2024 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.0%
Payout Ratio
22.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
22.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.9% and trend is unknown.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.0%
Trailing DPS$0.96
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M1
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout22.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout15.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGR1.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.9%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.7%
Total Shareholder Yield3.7%
1Y Total Return21.2%
5Y Total Return-44.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)1.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,53910Y ago$10,65520Y ago$10,655
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 (2 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Tencent Music Entertainment Group distributes 22.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 15.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
TME has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 5-year CAGR of 1.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, TME returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.0% dividend yield, 2.7% buyback yield, 3.7% 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 -44.6%, with dividends contributing 1.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $10,655 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 2 payments · Annual
TTM Total$0.32
Avg/Payment$0.1585
Latest Change+31.4%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2025Latest | $0.1800 | ↑ +31.4% | 1.26% | Apr 24, 2025 |
| May 31, 2024 | $0.1370 | — | 94.81% | Jun 27, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Digital Media Publishers and Audio
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.0%
#2 of 2
Safety
Sustainable
22.7% payout
Streak
3Y
1.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.7%
#2 of 2
Annual Dividend History
10 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.18 | 31.4% | 1 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2024 | $0.14 | — | 1 | $4.24 | 3.2% | 30.95x | 0.7% |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.10 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.28 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.80 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.48 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.38 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.16 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.81 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.05 | — | — | — |
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How much dividend does TME pay per share?
Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.96 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.0%. Payments are made Annual.
When is TME's next ex-dividend date?
TME's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. TME typically pays dividends Annual.
Is TME's dividend safe?
TME's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +22.7% and FCF payout ratio of +15.1%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is TME a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Tencent Music Entertainment Group is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.2%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does TME pay dividends?
Tencent Music Entertainment Group pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.96 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 1+ years from 2024 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in TME grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in TME five years ago would be worth approximately $5,539 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is TME's yield on cost for long-term holders?
TME'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 +1.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.