Overview

• In 2024, global dividend payouts hit an all-time high of $1.75 trillion, marking a 6.6% increase from 2023, according to Janus Henderson's annual report.
• The financial sector led global growth, contributing nearly half of the increase, with banks distributing $257.6 billion in dividends, up 12.5% from the previous year.
• Tech companies, including Meta, Alphabet, and Alibaba, played a pivotal role, with their first-ever dividends accounting for 20% of global growth in 2024.
• France emerged as Europe's top contributor, distributing €68.8 billion in dividends, driven by companies like Axa, BNP Paribas, Safran, and EssilorLuxottica.
• Janus Henderson projects a further 5% increase in 2025, potentially bringing global dividend payouts to a new record of $1.83 trillion.