Global dividends hit a record $755.7 billion
Global dividend distribution reached a record $881 billion (just over €755.7 billion) in the second quarter of 2026. The figure represents an 8% year-on-year increase.
Global dividend payouts reached a record $881 billion in the second quarter of 2026, an 8% increase from the previous year. Europe, including the UK, accounted for the largest share of this growth, with dividend distributions worth $323 billion. The US and emerging markets, excluding China, also saw improvements, driven by strong balance sheets and cash flows boosted by commodities.
In Europe, excluding the UK, dividend growth was 6%, led by financial stocks, while the UK saw a 12% increase, driven by various sectors including finance, materials, and energy. In the US, technology became the main driver of growth, with dividend payments increasing 9% to $204 billion in the first half of the year.
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