KE Holdings Declares $0.3B Dividend, Returns $1.2B to Shareholders in 2025
KE Holdings board approved a $0.092 per share dividend, equating to $0.276 per ADS, with an April 8 record date and a $0.3 billion aggregate payout funded from cash surplus. In 2025, share repurchases totaled $921 million and combined dividend and buybacks delivered $1.2 billion in returns, up over 9% year-over-year.
1. Dividend Approval and Details
KE Holdings’ board approved a final cash dividend of $0.092 per ordinary share and $0.276 per ADS, based on a record date of April 8, 2026. The aggregate payout of approximately $0.3 billion will be funded from existing cash surplus, with payment to ordinary shareholders on or around April 21 and to ADS holders around April 24.
2. 2025 Share Repurchase Program
During 2025, the company repurchased ordinary shares with an aggregate consideration of approximately $921 million. These repurchases were part of the company’s capital allocation strategy to reduce share count and enhance per-share metrics.
3. 2025 Shareholder Returns Performance
Including the announced dividend and share repurchases, total shareholder returns for 2025 reached roughly $1.2 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of over 9%. This reflects ongoing efforts to allocate capital efficiently and boost long-term shareholder value.