Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 5, 2024.
LONDON — Global dividend payouts to shareholders hit a record $1.66 trillion in 2023, according to a new report by British asset manager Janus Henderson.
The Global Dividend Index report, published Wednesday, said payouts rose by 5% year-on-year on an underlying basis, with the fourth quarter showing a 7.2% rise from the previous three months.
The banking sector contributed almost half of the world's total dividend growth, delivering record payouts as high interest rates boosted lenders' margins, the report found.
"In addition, lingering post-pandemic catch-up effects meant payouts were fully restored, most notably at HSBC ," Janus Henderson's report added.
Persons:
Janus Henderson, Wells, Morgan Stanley, Janus
Organizations:
New York Stock Exchange, LONDON, JPMorgan Chase, Federal, HSBC, BHP, Petrobras, Rio Tinto, Intel
Locations:
New York City, U.S, British, Wells Fargo, China, Rio