Global Q2 Dividends Hit Record $827B, Up 8% Year-on-Year

Global dividends reached a record $827.3 billion in Q2 2026, up nearly 8% year-on-year, with 88% of companies raising or holding payouts. This marks the strongest Q2 since 2011, signaling robust corporate cash generation and shareholder returns. Capital Group's optimism suggests sustained dividend growth, which may support equity income strategies.