Overview

• The total global dividend payouts in 2024 reached an all-time high of $1.75 trillion, marking a 6.6% increase compared to 2023.
• Tech leaders Meta, Alphabet, and Alibaba contributed significantly, with Meta and Alphabet alone accounting for $15.1 billion in dividends and 20% of global dividend growth.
• Financial institutions, particularly banks, were major contributors, with a 12.5% increase in their dividend payouts, totaling $257.6 billion globally.
• France led Europe in dividend contributions, with French companies distributing a record €68.8 billion, driven by firms like Axa, BNP Paribas, Safran, and EssilorLuxottica.
• Projections for 2025 indicate another record-breaking year, with dividend payouts expected to grow by 5% to $1.83 trillion, according to Janus Henderson.