Alibaba (BABA) Dividend History & Yield
Alibaba (BABA) has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years and currently yields 1.62%. The most recent payment was $1.9800/share on Jun 12, 2025, paid Annual.
BABA
Current Yield
1.62%
TTM Dividend/Share
$1.98
Payment Frequency
Annual
Payout Ratio
22.5%
Consecutive Growth Years
3
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
19.28%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
N/A
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
N/A
Dividend Safety Score
3 out of 4 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 22.5%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($33.27) covers dividend/share ($1.98).
No dividend cuts in 3 years
No dividend cuts in the available 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+).
Dividend Payment History
Yield values are for each row's ex-date, not today's live yield.
Ex-date Jun 12, 2025
- Payment date
- Jul 10, 2025
- Dividend
- $2.0000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.9800
- Yield (ex-date)
- 1.70%
Ex-date Jun 13, 2024
- Payment date
- Jul 12, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.6600
- Adj. dividend
- $1.6600
- Yield (ex-date)
- 2.19%
Ex-date Dec 20, 2023
- Payment date
- Jan 18, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.0000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.9800
- Yield (ex-date)
- 1.34%
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend | Yield (ex-date) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2025 | Jul 10, 2025 | $2.0000 | $1.9800 | 1.70% |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Jul 12, 2024 | $1.6600 | $1.6600 | 2.19% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Jan 18, 2024 | $1.0000 | $0.9800 | 1.34% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.6600 | $1.9800 | +19.3% |
| 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.
Frequently asked questions
Does Alibaba pay dividends?
- Yes, Alibaba (BABA) pays annual dividends of approximately $1.98 per share annually, yielding 1.62%.
What is Alibaba's dividend yield?
- Alibaba (BABA) has a current dividend yield of 1.62%.
Is Alibaba's dividend safe?
- Alibaba (BABA) passes 3 out of 4 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 22.5%.
Explore more
BABA — Overview
Company profile, financial tools, and key metrics
BABA — Dividend Calculator
Calculate historical dividend income from any date
BABA — Dividend Forecast
Project future income with DRIP and growth rates
What If Invested in BABA?
See historical returns from any date