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The historical rank and industry rank for Alibaba Group Holding's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
BABA's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 8.2 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate only.
During the past 12 months, Alibaba Group Holding's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.40% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Alibaba Group Holding was 0.35. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.11.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Alibaba Group Holding Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 1.050000
2026-06-11
2026-06-11
2026-07-13
Cash Dividend
annually
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Alibaba Group Holding's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $119.34.
Alibaba Group Holding's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $1.05.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Alibaba Group Holding was 2.68%. The lowest was 0.56%. And the median was 0.91%.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Alibaba Group Holding 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
BABA vs PDD, MELI, DASH: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Alibaba Group Holding's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Alibaba Group Holding 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Alibaba Group Holding's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alibaba Group Holding's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
Alibaba Group Holding 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 0.00% mean?
Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Alibaba Group Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alibaba Group Holding ranks #999999 out of 400 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is Alibaba Group Holding's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Alibaba Group Holding's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Alibaba Group Holding ranks #999999 out of 400 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alibaba Group Holding has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alibaba Group Holding's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to PDD and MELI?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Alibaba Group Holding ranks #999999 out of 400 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Alibaba Group Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.20. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.20, based on 400 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Alibaba Group Holding and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alibaba Group Holding's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alibaba Group Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $118.62, compared to a current price of $119.34 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00%. Alibaba Group Holding's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alibaba Group Holding (BABA), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alibaba Group Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $119.34 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $118.62.
GuruFocus considers Alibaba Group Holding to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BABA:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 0.00%
GF Value™: $118.62 vs. price of $119.34 (0.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BABA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alibaba is the world's largest online and mobile commerce company as measured by gross merchandise volume. It operates China's online marketplaces, including Taobao (consumer-to-consumer) and Tmall (business-to-consumer). The China retail e-commerce platform is the most valuable cash flow-generating business at Alibaba. Additional revenue sources include China wholesale e-commerce, international retail and wholesale e-commerce, local consumer services, travel services, cloud computing, digital media and entertainment, Cainiao logistics services, and other businesses.
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