China Life Insurance (601628.SS) Dividends

Price: $37.67
Market Cap: $908.67B
Avg Volume: 13.43M
Country: CN
Industry: Insurance - Life
Sector: Financial Services
Beta: 0.66
52W Range: $26.5-50.88
Website: China Life Insurance

Dividend Overview

China Life Insurance (601628.SS) pays a dividend to its shareholders. Here are the key details:

Dividend Basics
  • Annual Dividend per Share: $0.63
  • Ex-Dividend Date: November 13, 2024
  • Total Dividends Paid (Last Year): $22.19B
Dividend Metrics
  • Dividend Yield: 2.78%
  • Payout Ratio: 105.11%
  • Dividend Growth (YoY): -20.78%
Dividend Yield

2.78%

Dividend Payout Ratio

105.11%

Dividend Paid & Capex Coverage Ratio

14.73x

China Life Insurance pays an annual dividend of $0.63 per share. This means that for each share you own, you'll receive $0.63 in dividends over the course of a year, typically paid in quarterly installments.

The most recent ex-dividend date was November 13, 2024. Ex-dividend dates are typically announced in advance of each dividend payment. If you purchase the stock before the ex-dividend date, you'll be eligible for the upcoming dividend payment.

In the last fiscal year, China Life Insurance paid a total of $22.19B in dividends to its shareholders. This substantial amount underscores the company's commitment to returning value to its investors.

Currently, China Life Insurance's dividend yield stands at 2.78%. To put this in perspective, if you invest $100 in China Life Insurance's stock at the current price, you can expect to receive approximately $2.78 in annual dividend income.

The company's dividend payout ratio is 105.11%. This means that China Life Insurance is distributing 105.11% of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, while retaining the rest for reinvestment, debt reduction, or other corporate purposes.

Compared to the previous year, China Life Insurance's dividend has decreased by -20.78%. This decrease may differ from the growth in dividends per share if the number of outstanding shares has changed.

Historical Dividend Yield3.14%3.14%2.51%2.51%1.88%1.88%1.25%1.25%0.63%0.63%0.00%0.00%20152015201620162017201720182018201920192020202020212021202220222023202320242024
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Historical Dividend Payout Ratio153.74%153.74%102.49%102.49%51.25%51.25%0.00%0.00%20152015201620162017201720182018201920192020202020212021202220222023202320242024
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Dividend History and Growth

China Life Insurance (601628.SS) dividend payments have grown -20.78% over the past year

Note: This growth rate represents the year-over-year growth in total dividends paid by the company, which may differ from the growth in dividends per share if the number of outstanding shares has changed.

Dividends Paid Growth100.00%100.00%0.00%0.00%-100.00%-100.00%-200.00%-200.00%-300.00%-300.00%-400.00%-400.00%20152015201620162017201720182018201920192020202020212021202220222023202320242024
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China Life Insurance Dividend History

Historical Dividend$0.7300$0.7300$0.5840$0.5840$0.4380$0.4380$0.2920$0.2920$0.1460$0.1460$0.0000$0.00002008200820092009201020102011201120122012201320132014201420152015201620162017201720182018201920192020202020212021202220222023202320242024
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Historical Adjusted Dividend$0.7300$0.7300$0.5840$0.5840$0.4380$0.4380$0.2920$0.2920$0.1460$0.1460$0.0000$0.00002008200820092009201020102011201120122012201320132014201420152015201620162017201720182018201920192020202020212021202220222023202320242024
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Dividend Adjusted Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Declaration Date
$0.2 $0.2 November 13, 2024 November 12, 2024 November 13, 2024
$0.43 $0.43 July 11, 2024 July 10, 2024 July 11, 2024
$0.49 $0.49 July 13, 2023 July 12, 2023 July 13, 2023
$0.65 $0.65 July 14, 2022 July 13, 2022 July 14, 2022
$0.64 $0.64 July 15, 2021 July 14, 2021 July 15, 2021
$0.73 $0.73 July 16, 2020 July 15, 2020 July 16, 2020
$0.16 $0.16 June 19, 2019 June 18, 2019 June 19, 2019
$0.4 $0.4 June 21, 2018 June 20, 2018 June 21, 2018
$0.24 $0.24 June 16, 2017 June 15, 2017 June 16, 2017
$0.42 $0.42 June 17, 2016
$0.4 $0.4 June 12, 2015
$0.3 $0.3 June 25, 2014
$0.14 $0.14 June 18, 2013
$0.23 $0.23 June 08, 2012
$0.4 $0.4 June 20, 2011
$0.7 $0.7 June 24, 2010
$0.23 $0.23 June 12, 2009
$0.42 $0.42 June 12, 2008
$0.14 $0.14 July 02, 2007

Frequently Asked Questions

China Life Insurance currently pays an annual dividend of $0.63 per share. This means that for each share you own, you'll receive $0.63 in dividends over the course of a year, typically paid in quarterly installments of $ per share.

China Life Insurance's current dividend yield is 2.78%. This means that if you invest $100 in China Life Insurance's stock at the current price, you can expect to receive approximately $2.78 in annual dividend income. The dividend yield is calculated by dividing the annual dividend by the current stock price.

The most recent ex-dividend date for China Life Insurance was November 13, 2024. Ex-dividend dates are typically announced in advance of each dividend payment. If you purchase the stock before the ex-dividend date, you'll be eligible for the upcoming dividend payment. It's advisable to check China Life Insurance's investor relations page or financial news sources for the next ex-dividend date announcement.

China Life Insurance's dividend payout ratio is currently 105.11%. This means that the company is distributing 105.11% of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, while retaining the rest for reinvestment, debt reduction, or other corporate purposes. A lower payout ratio suggests that the company has more room to increase dividends in the future or to withstand temporary declines in earnings without cutting the dividend.

In the last fiscal year, China Life Insurance paid a total of $22.19B in dividends to its shareholders. To put this in perspective, the company's annual revenue was $-, and its net income was $-. This means that China Life Insurance distributed - of its revenue and - of its net income as dividends, demonstrating a balance between returning value to shareholders and reinvesting in the business.

Compared to the previous year, China Life Insurance's dividend has decreased by -20.78%. This decrease rate provides insight into the company's dividend policy and financial health over the past year. A decrease in dividends can occur for various reasons, including changes in the company's financial situation or strategic priorities.