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Global dividends rise 10.1% in Q1 2026
Global dividend payouts increased by 10.1% in the first quarter of 2026, reaching $424.5 billion, with significant growth in North America, Europe, and Asia, despite a 3.1% decline in share buybacks to $425.7 billion. The Middle East region recorded dividends of $29.2 billion, led by Saudi Arabia, which was in the forefront with a total of $24.5 billion. Companies continued to demonstrate resilience in their earnings despite the decline in buybacks, driven by rising interest rates and geopolitical risks. Jansen Handersen forecasts that global total dividends will grow by 8.3% in 2026, while share buybacks decline by 1.1%, emphasizing ongoing corporate confidence in dividend payments as a sign of sustainability.
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