Alibaba (BABA) Dividend History & Yield
Alibaba (BABA) has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years and currently yields 1.49%. The most recent dividend was $2.0000/share on Jul 10, 2025, paid Annual.
BABA
Current Yield
1.49%
TTM Dividend/Share
$2.00
Payment Frequency
Annual
Payout Ratio
4.7%
Consecutive Growth Years
3
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
20.48%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
N/A
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
N/A
Dividend health
Chowder score
N/A
FCF payout ratio
37.5%
Net debt / EBITDA
0.8x
Interest coverage
7.48x
ROIC (TTM)
6.8%
Dividend Safety Score
3 out of 6 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 4.7%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($0.00) does not fully cover dividend/share ($2.00).
No dividend cuts in 3 years
1 dividend cut(s) in 3 years of data.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.
3+ years of consecutive growth
N/A — only 3 years of data available (need 10+).
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 37.5%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 0.8x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
N/A — insufficient data for 5Y comparison.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Jun 11, 2026
- Payment date
- Jul 13, 2026
- Dividend
- $1.0500
- Adj. dividend
- $1.0500
Ex-date Jun 12, 2025
- Payment date
- Jul 10, 2025
- Dividend
- $2.0000
- Adj. dividend
- $2.0000
Ex-date Jun 13, 2024
- Payment date
- Jul 12, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.6600
- Adj. dividend
- $1.6600
Ex-date Dec 20, 2023
- Payment date
- Jan 18, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.0000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.9800
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 | $1.0500 | $1.0500 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Jul 10, 2025 | $2.0000 | $2.0000 |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Jul 12, 2024 | $1.6600 | $1.6600 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Jan 18, 2024 | $1.0000 | $0.9800 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Alibaba has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 3 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2.0000 | — | — |
| 2025 | $1.6600 | $2.0000 | +20.5% |
| 2024 | $0.9800 | $1.6600 | +69.4% |
| 2023 | — | $0.9800 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Alibaba (BABA) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$33.31B
YoY change
+62.1%
5Y CAGR
N/A
Peak year (2025)
$29.31B
Latest annual
$29.31B
Cash dividends paid over time for Alibaba (BABA)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Alibaba (BABA)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29.31B | +62.1% | +$11.23B | ||
| 2024 | $18.08B | — | +$18.08B | ||
| 2023 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2022 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2021 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2020 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2019 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2018 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2017 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2016 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2015 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2014 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2013 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2012 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2011 | $0 | -100.0% | -$888.26M | ||
| 2010 | $888.26M | — | +$888.26M | ||
| 2009 | $0 | -100.0% | -$195.91M | ||
| 2008 | $195.91M | -0.4% | -$703,000 | ||
| 2007 | $196.61M | — | — |
The 2025 reading of Alibaba (BABA) dividends paid is $29.31B – surged 62.1% year-over-year.
Across the available history, dividends paid reached its high of $29.31B in 2025 and its low of $0 in 2009.
Within Consumer Cyclical, Alibaba (BABA) ranks 1st among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $2.24B.
Alibaba Dividends Paid 2025: $29.31B
Alibaba dividends paid in 2025 was $29.31B, surged 62.1% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Alibaba Dividends Paid 2024: $18.08B
Alibaba dividends paid in 2024 was $18.08B.
Alibaba Dividends Paid 2023: $0
Alibaba dividends paid in 2023 was $0.
Alibaba Dividends Paid 2022: $0
Alibaba dividends paid in 2022 was $0.
Alibaba Dividends Paid 2021: $0
Alibaba dividends paid in 2021 was $0.
See more financial history for Alibaba (BABA).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Alibaba, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Home Depot (HD) | $9.15B | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's (MCD) | $5.12B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Starbucks (SBUX) | $2.77B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Lowe's Companies (LOW) | $2.64B | Consumer Cyclical |
| TJX Companies (TJX) | $1.84B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Amazon (AMZN) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla (TSLA) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
| PDD Holdings (PDD) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
Does Alibaba pay dividends?
Yes, Alibaba (BABA) pays annual dividends of approximately $2.00 per share annually, yielding 1.49%.
What is Alibaba's dividend yield?
Alibaba (BABA) has a current dividend yield of 1.49%.
Is Alibaba's dividend safe?
Alibaba (BABA) passes 3 out of 6 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Alibaba increased its dividend?
Alibaba (BABA) has 3 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Alibaba's dividend payout ratio?
Alibaba (BABA) has a dividend payout ratio of 4.7%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Alibaba's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Alibaba (BABA) is $33.31B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Alibaba dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Alibaba (BABA) dividends paid changed +62.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
When did Alibaba dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Alibaba dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $29.31B in 2025.
What was Alibaba dividends paid in 2024?
Alibaba (BABA) dividends paid in 2024 was $18.08B.
What was Alibaba dividends paid in 2025?
Alibaba (BABA) dividends paid in 2025 was $29.31B.
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