S&P Dow Jones Indices: US Dividend Payments Reach Record Highs in 2025 Despite Slower Growth Pace
January 08, 2026
January 08, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, New York, reported that U.S. common dividend payments saw a net increase of $13.1 billion during the fourth quarter of 2025, contributing to a total annual growth of $46.4 billion for the year. While the annual net gain was lower than the $53.3 billion recorded in 2024, the S&P 500 achieved its 14th consecutive record for annual payments, totaling $78.92 per share.
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