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HTHT Stock — H World Group Limited

H World Group Limited (HTHT)

Updated October 16, 2026.

Verdict as of October 16, 2026

HTHT's distribution is rated safe by the Dividend Vision Distribution Safety Score™ (95/100, high confidence). It pays semi-annual and its distribution rate is 3.74%. The latest total cash payment per current share, $0.87 with an ex-date of September 8, 2026, was 33.1% lower than the previous $1.30. These payments are unclassified; this does not establish a base-dividend change.

Sources: Section 19a-1 notices, scoring methodology.

HTHT is a Stock. its distribution rate is 3.74%, its trailing-12-month yield is 4.67%. Dividend Vision Distribution Safety Score™ is 95/100 (Safe). Total return is 1534.4% over the past 16.6 years, 758.6 points ahead of SPY at 775.8%.

H World Group Limited develops and operates a diverse portfolio of leased, owned, franchised, and manachised hotels across China under multiple brands including HanTing Hotel, Hi Inn, Elan Hotel, JI Hotel, and others, as well as international brands like Ibis, Mercure, and Novotel. The company maintains a modest current distribution rate with semi-annual distributions. This stock may appeal to investors seeking income exposure to China's hospitality sector combined with potential capital appreciation.

HTHT dividend yield and income

Price as of 2026-10-16.

The distribution rate (3.74%) uses calculation basis unavailable. Trailing-12-month yield (4.67%) is the last year of cash distributions by ex-date divided by the current price. The dividend amount is $0.87. The ex-dividend date is 09/08/2026. The payment date is 09/22/2026.

11 recorded distributions
Ex-dateAs paidPer current shareChange from previous payment
2026-09-08$0.87$0.87-33.1%
Unclassified cash
2026-05-04$1.3$1.360.5%
Unclassified cash
2025-09-09$0.81$0.81-16.5%
Unclassified cash
2025-04-09$0.97$0.9754.0%
Unclassified cash
2024-08-14$0.63$0.63-32.3%
Unclassified cash
2023-12-20$0.93$0.93342.9%
Unclassified cash
2022-03-23$0.21$0.21-38.2%
Unclassified cash
2020-01-09$0.34$0.340.0%
Unclassified cash
2018-12-31$0.34$0.34112.5%
Unclassified cash
2017-12-01$0.64$0.16-5.9%
Unclassified cash
2015-12-28$0.68$0.17—
2015 total—$0.17—
2017 total—$0.16-5.9%
2018 total—$0.34112.5%
2020 total—$0.340.0%
2022 total—$0.21-38.2%
2023 total—$0.93342.9%
2024 total—$0.63-32.3%
2025 total—$1.78182.5%
2026 YTD total—$2.1721.9% vs prior-year YTD

HTHT dividend growth

Trailing-12-month distributions versus the preceding 12 months changed +21.9%. The 1Y row below uses this same adjacent TTM cash-window comparison.

TTM income vs TTM N years earlier
WindowChange
1Y+21.9%

HTHT performance versus SPY

Price and return data through 2026-10-16.

Total return is 1534.4% over the past 16.6 years, 758.6 points ahead of SPY at 775.8%. Over the past year its total return — price change plus distributions reinvested — is 30.9%. Its deepest 1-year drawdown was 26.8%.

WindowTotal returnCAGR
1M8.9%—
3M11.1%—
6M-11.2%—
YTD3.5%—
1Y30.9%—
2Y CAGR—15.70%
3Y CAGR—14.80%
5Y CAGR—2.10%
10Y CAGR—17.50%
Since inception (16.6 years)1534.4%18.40%

HTHT key facts

Distribution Safety Score™
95 · Safe
Safety-Adjusted Yield
3.55%
Asset type
Stock
Asset class
Equity
Inception date
03/26/2010
Distribution rate
3.74%
Distribution frequency
Semi-Annual
Trailing yield
4.67%
5-year average yield
0.75
Last close
$46.50 (as of 2026-10-16)
Market cap
$14,666,378,396
Average volume
1434057.0
Dividend
$0.87
Ex-dividend date
09/08/2026
Payment date
09/22/2026
Beta
0.127
Payout ratio
16.9%
P/E ratio
33.21
Forward P/E
35.3357
EPS
$1.40

How Dividend Vision calculates yield and returns

Distribution rate (3.74%) uses calculation basis unavailable. Issuer rates can use a different denominator and date, including ex-date NAV. Trailing-12-month yield (4.67%) is the sum of split-adjusted cash distributions with ex-dates in the last 12 months, divided by the published price. It lags a recent raise or cut. Total return uses split-adjusted close with distributions reinvested on the ex-dividend date (a modeling convention, not the cash-settlement date) from the first stored bar on or after inception through the latest bar, compared with the same window on the benchmark. That is the security's total return, not your personal gain/loss.

Yield and safety methodology · Distribution rate methodology · Distribution Safety Score methodology

Sources and review

Primary sources: prices and distributions from Dividend Vision, derived from vendor EOD data.

Reviewed by Bert Sweet, CEO and Co-owner of Dividend Vision. Methodology: Distribution Safety Score.

HTHT risks and drawbacks

HTHT's current distribution rate is moderate, not a high-yield payout — the strategy is dividend quality more than maximum income. Payments are semi-annual, so cash flow is lumpy versus a monthly fund. The deepest 1-year drawdown on record here is 26.8%.

Who may consider HTHT — and who may not

HTHT may suit someone looking for a high Distribution Safety Score, moderate current income with a quality tilt. It is a weaker fit for investors who need monthly cash flow (HTHT pays semi-annual); investors hunting double-digit covered-call yields. This is educational context, not a recommendation to buy or sell.

More on HTHT

Tagged: Consumer Discretionary, Dividend.

Frequently asked questions

Does HTHT pay monthly?

No. HTHT currently pays semi-annual, not monthly.

What is HTHT's dividend yield?

HTHT's distribution rate is 3.74%, paid semi-annual — calculation basis unavailable.

How has HTHT's dividend grown?

Trailing-12-month distributions versus the preceding 12 months changed +21.9%. That is the same adjacent TTM cash-window comparison used in the dividend-history table.

When does HTHT pay a dividend?

HTHT pays semi-annual. The dividend amount is $0.87. The ex-dividend date is 09/08/2026. The payment date is 09/22/2026.

How has HTHT performed?

Total return is 1534.4% over the past 16.6 years, 758.6 points ahead of SPY at 775.8%. Over the past year its total return — price change plus distributions reinvested — is 30.9%. Its deepest 1-year drawdown was 26.8%.

Is HTHT a good investment?

HTHT's Dividend Vision Distribution Safety Score is 95 (Safe). That is a risk signal, not investment advice. Its distribution rate is 3.74% (calculation basis unavailable). Compare peers below rather than treating any single figure as a buy or sell.

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