Dyson’s US$995 million dividend reverses years of falling payouts
The group made the distribution last year to Singapore-based Weybourne Holdings, registry filings show
James Dyson, the billionaire vacuum cleaner-maker, has increased his annual dividend to his family holding company, Dyson Holdings, following years of declining payouts. The distribution, amounting to £750 million (US$995 million), was made last year to Singapore-based Weybourne Holdings, according to registry filings. This is a significant reversal from the company's lowest total dividend of £200 million paid in 2024.
Dyson, who has a net worth of about US$19.7 billion, is the UK's second-richest person, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The billionaire has been diversifying his wealth by investing in finance, real estate, and agriculture, among other sectors. He recently committed to dividends of at least US$70 million for 2026, with Dyson Holdings reporting revenue of £6.1 billion in 2025, a 6.7% decrease from the previous year.
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