JDcom trading volume plummets 41.93% to 320th place as dividend yield rises to 2.4%

On April 2, 2025, JD.com (JD) experienced a significant decline in trading volume, with a total turnover of 2.65 billion, marking a 41.93% decrease from the previous day. This placed JD in the 320th position in terms of trading volume for the day. The stock price of JD also decreased by 0.56%.

JD.com has announced an increase in its dividend payment to CN¥0.98, effective from April 29, 2025. This adjustment raises the dividend yield to 2.4%, which is likely to be welcomed by shareholders. The company's earnings comfortably cover the dividend, indicating that a significant portion of its profits is being reinvested into growth. Looking ahead, earnings per share are projected to rise by 32.7% over the next year, suggesting a sustainable payout ratio of around 2.6%.

While JD.com's dividend has shown rapid growth, with an annual increase of about 31% over the past two years, the company's relatively short dividend payment history of just two years warrants caution. The annual payments have been CN¥4.23 in 2023 and CN¥7.23 in the most recent fiscal year. Despite this, the company's strong earnings growth of 28% per year over the past five years, coupled with a low payout ratio, positions JD.com as a promising dividend stock.