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Data last updated: Oct 16, 2026
Snapshot (as of Oct 16, 2026): Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) pays a $7.24 annual dividend, yielding 0.95% at $111.13/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-06-11. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 0.95%
Annual Dividend: $7.24 per share
Payout Ratio: 25.4%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-11
Dividend Frequency: annually
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Years of Dividend History: 4
Alibaba Group Holding Limited dividend reflects a company operating one of the world's largest digital commerce ecosystems, spanning platforms like Taobao, Tmall, and AliExpress alongside cloud computing and logistics. BABA currently yields 0.91%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $7.03 per share paid on an annual basis. The next ex-dividend date is June 11, 2026. With a beta of 0.5, BABA stock carries below-average price volatility, which appeals to growth-and-income investors who want dividend expansion without extreme share price swings.
Alibaba Group Holding Limited pays out dividends at a payout ratio classified as not applicable (fund/ETF). What currently supports the payout level is the breadth of BABA's revenue streams: commerce, cloud computing, logistics through Cainiao, and digital media each contribute to the business, reducing dependence on any single segment. Alibaba Group Holding Limited dividend safety is difficult to assess precisely without a payout ratio, and the company's exposure to regulatory and macroeconomic conditions in the People's Republic of China represents the most data-supported pressure point on future payments.
Alibaba Group Holding Limited dividend history shows a CAGR of 41.4% per year from 2023 to 2025. The per-share annual dividend grew from $1.00 in 2023 to $2.00 in 2025 (2026 data is partial and not included in this calculation). The smallest annual increase in the window was 20.5% in 2025, which still represents a meaningful step up for income investors focused on dividend growth.
BABA fits growth-and-income investors who prioritize dividend expansion over immediate income, given the 41.4% annual CAGR over the available history window. The current yield of 0.91% is low (below 2%) and sits below the 5-year average yield of 1.37%, meaning the stock currently delivers less income relative to its own historical norm. The trade-off is clear: investors get a fast-growing dividend backed by a diversified digital ecosystem spanning commerce, cloud, and logistics, but they accept a yield that does not compete on current income. One consecutive year of dividend increases is a short streak, so the growth pattern is promising but not yet proven over a long horizon.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | $1.0500 |
| 2025-06-12 | $2.0000 |
| 2024-06-13 | $1.6600 |
| 2023-12-20 | $1.0000 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.0500 |
| 2025 | $2.0000 |
| 2024 | $1.6600 |
| 2023 | $1.0000 |
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