{
  "id": 17933061,
  "title": "Aramco approves $21.89bn Q3 dividend payout",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/aramco-approves-21-89bn-q3-dividend-payout",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-03T07:28:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/business/994yb6h36"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saudi Aramco has approved a $21.89 billion Q3 2026 dividend payout, demonstrating its dedication to delivering long-term shareholder value. The company's board of directors approved the cash dividend, which amounts to SAR 82.07 billion, marking a 3.5% increase year-on-year. Aramco stated that around 241.9 billion shares are eligible for the dividend, with each share receiving SAR 0.3393. Shareholders must own shares by November 16, 2026, as recorded in the company's shareholder register at the Securities Depository Center (Edaa) within two trading days after the record date. Dividend payments are set to commence on November 25, 2026.",
  "summary": "Saudi Aramco will distribute $21.89 billion in base dividends for Q3 2026, reflecting its commitment to sustainable, growing shareholder returns.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}