Waterdrop (NYSE:WDH) Trading 5.8% Higher Following Dividend Announcement

Shares of Waterdrop Inc. Unsponsored ADR (NYSE:WDH) were up 5.8% during trading on Thursday after the company announced a dividend. The company traded as high as $1.7350 and last traded at $1.7450. Approximately 97,104 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 66% from the average daily volume of 285,200 shares. The stock had previously closed at $1.65.

The newly announced dividend which will be paid on Wednesday, May 20th. Shareholders of record on Friday, April 24th will be paid a $0.03 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, April 24th. This represents a yield of 363.0%. Waterdrop’s payout ratio is currently 26.32%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Wall Street Zen downgraded Waterdrop from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, January 3rd. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, Waterdrop currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $2.00.

Waterdrop Stock Performance

The company has a 50-day moving average of $1.75 and a 200-day moving average of $1.79. The stock has a market cap of $589.03 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.74 and a beta of -0.28.

Waterdrop (NYSE:WDH) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, March 25th. The company reported $0.06 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.04 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $201.71 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $117.69 million. Waterdrop had a return on equity of 11.51% and a net margin of 14.28%.

Key Stories Impacting Waterdrop

Here are the key news stories impacting Waterdrop this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 revenue and profit expansion — Waterdrop said Q4 operating revenue rose ~105.5% year‑over‑year to RMB1,411.2M and operating profit increased 58.4% YoY, signaling accelerating top-line recovery and profit expansion. PR Newswire
• Positive Sentiment: Cash dividend declared — Waterdrop announced a $0.03 per share cash dividend (record date Apr 24; pay date May 20), which can attract income-focused investors. Dividend Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: Reported results beat some expectations — third‑party summaries (MarketBeat) show Waterdrop reported $0.06 EPS for the quarter and revenue of ~$201.7M, topping consensus estimates and supporting positive sentiment. MarketBeat Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Management highlights AI-driven growth — media coverage cites management’s emphasis on AI initiatives as a driver of strong Q4 results, which helped shares initially rally after the release. MSN Coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: Prepared remarks and call materials available — the company posted prepared remarks and the conference call transcript for investors to review the details and reconcile GAAP vs. non‑GAAP metrics. Seeking Alpha Prepared Remarks Press Release PDF
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/industry commentary — recent analyst pieces and sector comparisons are circulating; these provide context but are not single drivers of price action. Analyst Note
• Negative Sentiment: Conflicting EPS reports and an earnings‑call transcript suggesting a miss — some transcripts flag an EPS miss (InsiderMonkey notes reported EPS of $0.00572 vs. $0.0386 expected), creating confusion versus other outlets that reported an EPS beat. That discrepancy increases uncertainty and likely drove intraday selling/volatility. InsiderMonkey Transcript

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Waterdrop

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of WDH. Boundless Plain Holdings Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Waterdrop in the 4th quarter worth $21,936,000. IDG China Capital Fund GP III Associates Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of Waterdrop during the fourth quarter worth about $538,000. E Fund Management Co. Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of Waterdrop during the second quarter worth about $372,000. Invesco Ltd. purchased a new position in Waterdrop during the second quarter worth about $156,000. Finally, SmartHarvest Portfolios LLC purchased a new position in Waterdrop during the fourth quarter worth about $86,000. 1.96% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Waterdrop

Waterdrop Inc (NYSE: WDH) is a China-based insurtech and health protection platform that leverages digital technology to connect consumers with insurance and healthcare services. Through its mobile app and online marketplace, Waterdrop offers a range of microinsurance and critical illness products designed to provide affordable coverage for everyday risks. The platform also features crowdfunding channels that enable users to contribute to medical expense relief for individuals facing serious health challenges.

Since its founding in 2016 and headquartered in Shanghai, Waterdrop has grown its partner network to include leading insurance carriers and medical institutions across mainland China.