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ATHM

Autohome Inc.

ATHM

Communication Services · Internet Content & Information · Stock · semiannual payer

$20.15

Undervalued · +112% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

9.23%

Annual Dividend

$1.86

Payout Ratio

217%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Jul 2, 2026

Frequency

Semiannual

Key facts about ATHM's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Autohome Inc. (ATHM) has a forward dividend yield of 9.23%, based on an annual dividend of $1.86 per share and a share price of $20.15.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, ATHM's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is D (45 out of 100), which rates the dividend as unsafe.
  • ATHM last cut its regular dividend in 2022.
  • ATHM's most recent ex-dividend date was Jul 2, 2026, for a dividend of $0.66 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, ATHM pays out 217% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, ATHM's 9.23% yield is 144% above its five-year average yield of 3.78%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for ATHM is $42.77 per share, 112% above the $20.15 share price, so ATHM screens as undervalued.
  • Autohome Inc. (ATHM) pays its dividend semiannual, 2 times a year.
  • Autohome Inc. (ATHM) has raised its regular dividend 2 times and cut it 2 times across the 9 payments on record since 2018. Its most recent change was a 15.8% increase to $0.660 per share, going ex-dividend on Jul 2, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Jul 10, 2024.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "ATHM Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/ATHM

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Autohome Inc. (ATHM) yields 9.23% ($1.86 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of D (45/100).

Is ATHM a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Autohome Inc. (ATHM) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 9.23% ($1.86/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2022
    • Elevated payout ratio (217%)
    • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years
    • Below-average dividend safety score

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    9.23%
    Payout Ratio
    217%
    Annual Dividend
    $1.86
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    —
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Jul 2, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    semiannual
    Beta
    0.27
    Market Cap
    $2.3B
    P/E Ratio
    17.5
    5-Yr Total Return
    -41%
    52-Week Range
    $15.57 – $27.83
    Dividend Safety
    D · 45/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2022)

    ATHM dividend raises and cuts

    Autohome Inc. (ATHM) has raised its regular dividend 2 times and cut it 2 times across the 9 payments on record since 2018. Its most recent change was a 15.8% increase to $0.660 per share, going ex-dividend on Jul 2, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Jul 10, 2024.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Jul 2, 2026Raise$0.570 → $0.660+15.8%
    Jul 10, 2024Cut$0.580 → $0.570−1.7%
    Dec 28, 2023Raise$0.530 → $1.15+117.0%
    Mar 20, 2023Cut$0.870 → $0.580−33.3%
    ATHM ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jul 2, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →ATHM dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is ATHM a good dividend stock?

    Mixed. Autohome Inc. (ATHM) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 9.23% ($1.86/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

    Is ATHM undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, ATHM's fair value is about $42.77 versus a $20.15 share price — so it looks undervalued (+112% vs. fair value).

    Is ATHM's dividend safe?

    ATHM has a dividend-safety grade of D (45/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2022, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is ATHM's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for ATHM is about $42.77 per share, roughly 112% above the current $20.15 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is ATHM a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data ATHM screens as "mixed" and undervalued. Autohome Inc. (ATHM) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 9.23% ($1.86/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will ATHM cut its dividend?

    ATHM earns a dividend-safety grade of D (45/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2022). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does ATHM pay a dividend?

    Yes. Autohome Inc. pays a semiannual dividend of about $1.86 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 9.23%.

    What is ATHM's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, ATHM's forward dividend yield is 9.23%, based on a $1.86 annual dividend and a $20.15 share price.

    What is ATHM's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, ATHM pays $1.86 per share per year, distributed on a semiannual basis.

    What is ATHM's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, ATHM's payout ratio is 217% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

    How many years has ATHM grown its dividend?

    ATHM does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

    When is the next ATHM ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, ATHM's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Jul 2, 2026, for $0.66 per share.