Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has a history of paying dividends to its shareholders, with its first dividend payment made in 2014.
The company has consistently increased its dividend payout over the years, with a total dividend payout of $1.2 billion in 2018.
Alibaba's dividend yield has averaged around 0.5% since its first dividend payment, indicating a relatively modest return on investment.
The company's dividend payout ratio has been steadily increasing, reaching 20% in 2020.
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Key Information
The key information about Alibaba's dividend history is a great starting point for understanding the company's payout strategy. Alibaba's total shareholder yield is a notable 12.5%, which is a combination of its future dividend yield and buyback yield.
The future dividend yield is relatively low at 1.3%, indicating that Alibaba may not be prioritizing dividend payments at this time. However, the company's dividend per share is a significant US$1.000, which is a substantial amount for investors.
Alibaba's payout ratio is a relatively low 20%, which suggests that the company is retaining a significant portion of its earnings to reinvest in the business. This could be a positive sign for long-term growth.
Here's a breakdown of the key information:
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