S&P Dow Jones Indices reports $7.4 billion increase in U.S. common stock dividends in Q2 2025
In Q2 2025, U.S. common dividend increases were down 49.8% to $9.8 billion, while decreases decreased 44.0% to $2.3 billion. The net indicated dividend rate change increased $7.4 billion. Over the 12-month period ending June 2025, dividend increases were $57.6 billion, down 26.8%, and decreases were $13.5 billion, down 43.9%.
S&P Dow Jones Indices announced a $7.4 billion increase in U.S. domestic common stock dividends for Q2 2025. The net dividend rate increased $44.1 billion for the 12-month period ending June 2025. Analysts predict a stronger second half of 2025 for dividends, with potential record payments and a 6% increase in S&P 500 dividend payments for the year.
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