DAO Dividend History & Analysis | N/A Yield

DAO has a dividend yield of N/A and paid N/A per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

As of February 2026, Youdao (DAO) does not pay a dividend.

Top Dividend Payers in Specialized Consumer Services

Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
HRB 5,044 M 3.18% 9.86%
SCI 11,275 M 1.65% 2.68%
CSV 676 M 1.33% 1.34%
OSW 2,018 M 0.88% 1.72%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
OSW 2,018 M 113% 42.1%
SCI 11,275 M 10.3% 83.2%
HRB 5,044 M 10.4% 94.1%
ADT 6,561 M 12.0% 82.9%
CSV 676 M 2.17% 97.8%

DAO Dividend History: as of February 2026

No dividends paid yet.

DAO Dividend FAQ

Youdao, Inc. (NYSE:DAO) is an internet-technology firm headquartered in Hangzhou that monetizes Chinese-language learning, smart-device hardware, and online marketing. It reports three operating segments: (1) Learning Services – fee-based tutoring, premium courses, AI-driven knowledge tools, and MOOC partnerships; (2) Smart Devices – products such as the Youdao Dictionary Pen, Listening Pod, and Smart Learning Pad; and (3) Online Marketing Services – performance-based and brand advertising. The company also licenses education-digitalization solutions to schools and enterprises and provides technical support to its VIE structure.

What is the Dividend Yield of DAO?

As of February 2026, DAO`s dividend yield is %. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of - by the current share price of 9.89.

Does DAO pay a dividend?

As of February 2026 DAO does not pay a dividend.

How often does DAO pay dividends?

Over the last 12 months, DAO has issued dividend payments.

DAO dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DAO for the next 4 payments are between 0 (+0.0%) and 0 (+0.0%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will DAO pay dividends in 2026?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Youdao (DAO) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for DAO?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Youdao (DAO) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of DAO?

DAO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of DAO?

DAO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is -%. If you bought DAO's shares at 36.99 five years ago, your current annual dividend income (- per share, trailing 12 months) equals -% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of DAO?

DAO Payout Consistency is 0.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.

Does DAO have a good Dividend Yield?

DAO`s % Dividend Yield is considered as unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of DAO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of DAO is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of DAO?

DAO`s Overall Dividend Rating is (unknown). Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

DAO Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in DAO's Outstanding Shares?

Youdao's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.2% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has DAO ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2018 98,814,800
2019 105,671,600 +6.94%
2020 113,495,400 +7.4%
2021 123,193,300 +8.54%
2022 124,345,700 +0.94%
2023 120,426,600 -3.15%
2024 118,705,200 -1.43%
2025 119,938,000 +1.04%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-30 14:22