Autohome Inc. Announces Cash Dividend

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Autohome (NYSE: ATHM), China's leading online automotive consumer platform, has declared a cash dividend of US$0.59 per ADS (US$0.1475 per ordinary share). The total dividend distribution will amount to approximately RMB 0.5 billion.

Shareholders of record as of October 20, 2025 will be eligible for the dividend. Payment is scheduled for November 14, 2025 for ordinary shareholders and November 20, 2025 for ADS holders. The company's CFO highlighted that this dividend declaration reflects Autohome's strong cash position and confidence in future growth.

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• Cash dividend of US$0.59 per ADS demonstrates strong cash position
• Total dividend distribution of approximately RMB 0.5 billion shows financial strength
• Company reports robust cash flow generation
• Management expresses confidence in future growth prospects

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BEIJING, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Autohome Inc. (NYSE: ATHM; HKEX: 2518) ("Autohome" or the "Company"), the leading online destination for automobile consumers in China, today announced that the Company's board of directors (the "Board") had approved a cash dividend of US$0.59 per ADS (or US$0.1475 per ordinary share) payable in U.S. dollars (the "Dividend") to holders of ADSs and ordinary shares of record as of the close of business on October 20, 2025, New York Time and Beijing/Hong Kong Time, respectively. The aggregate amount of the Dividend will be approximately RMB0.5 billion. For holders of ordinary shares, in order to qualify for the Dividend, all valid documents for the transfer of shares accompanied by the relevant share certificates must be lodged for registration with the Company's Hong Kong branch share registrar, Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited, at Shops 1712-1716, 17th Floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong no later than 4:30 p.m. on October 20, 2025 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time). The Dividend is expected to be paid to holders of ordinary shares on or around November 14, 2025 and to holders of ADSs (through the depositary bank and subject to the terms of the deposit agreement) on or around November 20, 2025.

Mr. Craig Yan Zeng, the Chief Financial Officer of the Company, commented, "The declaration of a cash dividend reflects our robust cash position, strong cash flow and confidence in our future growth prospects. We will continue to focus on delivering value to our shareholders."

About Autohome Inc.

Autohome Inc. (NYSE: ATHM; HKEX: 2518) is the leading online destination for automobile consumers in China. Its mission is to relentlessly reduce auto industry decision-making and transaction costs driven by advanced technology. Autohome provides occupationally generated content, professionally generated content, user-generated content, and AI-generated content, a comprehensive automobile library, and extensive automobile listing information to automobile consumers, covering the entire car purchase and ownership cycle. The ability to reach a large and engaged user base of automobile consumers has made Autohome a preferred platform for automakers and dealers to conduct their advertising campaigns. Further, the Company's dealer subscription and advertising services allow dealers to market their inventory and services through Autohome's platform, extending the reach of their physical showrooms to potentially millions of internet users in China and generating sales leads for them. The Company offers sales leads, data analysis, and marketing services to assist automakers and dealers with improving their efficiency and facilitating transactions. Autohome operates its "Autohome Mall," a full-service online transaction platform, to facilitate transactions for automakers and dealers. Further, through its websites and mobile applications, it also provides other value-added services, including auto financing, auto insurance, used car transactions, and aftermarket services. For further information, please visit https://www.autohome.com.cn.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will", "expects", "anticipates", "future", "intends", "plans", "believes", "estimates" and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Autohome's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Autohome's filings with the SEC and announcements on the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Autohome does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Autohome Inc.
Investor Relations
Sterling Song
Investor Relations Director
Tel: +86-10-5985-7483
E-mail: ir@autohome.com.cn

Christensen China Limited
Suri Cheng
Tel: +86-185-0060-8364
E-mail: suri.cheng@christensencomms.com

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SOURCE Autohome Inc.

FAQ

What is the amount of Autohome's (ATHM) new cash dividend per ADS?

Autohome announced a cash dividend of US$0.59 per ADS (US$0.1475 per ordinary share).

When will Autohome (ATHM) pay its latest dividend?

The dividend will be paid on November 14, 2025 for ordinary shareholders and November 20, 2025 for ADS holders.

What is the record date for Autohome's (ATHM) dividend?

The record date is October 20, 2025 for both ADS holders and ordinary shareholders.

How much is the total dividend distribution for Autohome (ATHM)?

The total dividend distribution will amount to approximately RMB 0.5 billion.

What did Autohome's management say about the dividend announcement?

CFO Craig Yan Zeng stated that the dividend reflects the company's robust cash position, strong cash flow, and confidence in future growth prospects.