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HTHT

H World Group Limited

HTHT

Consumer Cyclical · Lodging · Stock · semiannual payer

$47.35

Fairly valued · +5% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

4.58%

Annual Dividend

$2.17

Payout Ratio

159%

5-Yr Growth

21.2%

Ex-Date

Sep 8, 2026

Frequency

Semiannual

Key facts about HTHT's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 27, 2026, H World Group Limited (HTHT) has a forward dividend yield of 4.58%, based on an annual dividend of $2.17 per share and a share price of $47.35.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, HTHT's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is D (45 out of 100), which rates the dividend as unsafe.
  • HTHT last cut its regular dividend in 2024.
  • HTHT's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 8, 2026, for a dividend of $0.87 per share.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, HTHT pays out 159% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • HTHT's dividend has grown at an average rate of 21.2% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, HTHT's 4.58% yield is 95% above its five-year average yield of 2.35%.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for HTHT is $49.88 per share, 5% above the $47.35 share price, so HTHT screens as fairly valued.
  • H World Group Limited (HTHT) pays its dividend semiannual, 2 times a year.
  • H World Group Limited (HTHT) has raised its regular dividend 4 times and cut it 1 time across the 11 payments on record since 2015. Its most recent change was a 10.3% cut to $0.870 per share, going ex-dividend on Sep 8, 2026.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "HTHT Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/HTHT

Summary

As of Oct 27, 2026, H World Group Limited (HTHT) yields 4.58% ($2.17 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of D (45/100).

Is HTHT a good dividend stock?

Mixed

H World Group Limited (HTHT) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 4.58% ($2.17/yr), with 1 year 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

  • Strong 21.2% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2024
  • Elevated payout ratio (159%)
  • Below-average dividend safety score

Key Data

Dividend Yield
4.58%
Payout Ratio
159%
Annual Dividend
$2.17
5-Yr Avg Growth
21.2%
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 8, 2026
Years of Growth
1
Frequency
semiannual
Beta
0.12
Market Cap
$14.9B
P/E Ratio
35.3
5-Yr Total Return
17%
52-Week Range
$37.60 – $56.64
Dividend Safety
D · 45/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2024)

HTHT dividend raises and cuts

H World Group Limited (HTHT) has raised its regular dividend 4 times and cut it 1 time across the 11 payments on record since 2015. Its most recent change was a 10.3% cut to $0.870 per share, going ex-dividend on Sep 8, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Sep 8, 2026Cut$0.970 → $0.870−10.3%
Sep 9, 2025Raise$0.630 → $0.810+28.6%
Apr 9, 2025Raise$0.210 → $0.970+361.9%
Jan 9, 2020Raise$0.160 → $0.340+112.5%
Dec 31, 2018Raise$0.170 → $0.340+100.0%
HTHT ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 8, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →HTHT dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HTHT a good dividend stock?

Mixed. H World Group Limited (HTHT) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 4.58% ($2.17/yr), with 1 year 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 HTHT undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, HTHT's fair value is about $49.88 versus a $47.35 share price — so it looks fairly valued (+5% vs. fair value).

Is HTHT's dividend safe?

HTHT has a dividend-safety grade of D (45/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 1-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2024, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is HTHT's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for HTHT is about $49.88 per share, roughly 5% above the current $47.35 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is HTHT a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data HTHT screens as "mixed" and fairly valued. H World Group Limited (HTHT) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 4.58% ($2.17/yr), with 1 year 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 HTHT cut its dividend?

HTHT earns a dividend-safety grade of D (45/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2024). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does HTHT pay a dividend?

Yes. H World Group Limited pays a semiannual dividend of about $2.17 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 4.58%.

What is HTHT's dividend yield?

As of Oct 27, 2026, HTHT's forward dividend yield is 4.58%, based on a $2.17 annual dividend and a $47.35 share price.

What is HTHT's dividend per share?

As of Oct 27, 2026, HTHT pays $2.17 per share per year, distributed on a semiannual basis.

What is HTHT's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 27, 2026, HTHT's payout ratio is 159% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has HTHT grown its dividend?

As of Oct 27, 2026, HTHT has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

When is the next HTHT ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 27, 2026, HTHT's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 8, 2026, for $0.87 per share.