S&P Dow Jones Indices Reports U.S. Common Indicated Dividend Payments Increase of $15.3 Billion in Q1 2025 as Dividend Growth Continues to Slow
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S&P Dow Jones Indices reports Q1 2025 U.S. common dividend net changes increased by $15.3 billion, up from Q4 2024's $11.7 billion but down from Q1 2024's $16.0 billion. Dividend increases were $19.5 billion while decreases totaled $4.2 billion.
For the 12-months ending March 2025, the net dividend rate increased to $52.7 billion, compared to $42.8 billion in the previous period. The S&P 500 Q1 2025 dividend payments decreased 2.2% to $19.37 per share from Q4 2024, but rose 7.3% year-over-year.
Looking ahead, 2025 S&P 500 dividend payments are expected to post a 6-7% increase, down from the previous 8% expectation, as companies adopt a cautious stance amid economic uncertainties.
Positive
- Net dividend increases of $15.3 billion in Q1 2025, up 30.8% from Q4 2024
- 12-month net dividend rate increased to $52.7 billion, up 23.1% year-over-year
- S&P 500 dividend payments up 7.3% year-over-year
- Expected 6-7% dividend payment increase for 2025
- 37% decrease in dividend decreases over 12-month period
Negative
- Q1 2025 dividend increases down 14.1% year-over-year from $22.7 billion
- Q1 2025 dividend decreases up 68% from Q4 2024
- Q1 2025 S&P 500 dividend payments decreased 2.2% quarter-over-quarter
- 2025 dividend growth expectations reduced from 8% to 6-7%
- Companies showing cautious approach to dividend commitments due to economic uncertainties
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- Q1 2025 U.S. common dividend increases were
$19.5 billion 37.0% from$14.2 billion 14.1% from$22.7 billion - Q1 2025 U.S. common dividend decreases were
$4.2 billion 68.0% from$2.5 billion 37.7% from$6.7 billion - Q1 2025 net indicated dividend rate change increased
$15.3 billion - For the 12-months ending March 2025,
U.S. common dividend increases were$68.2 billion 0.2% from the 12-month March 2024 period's$68.1 billion 38.3% to$15.6 billion $25.2 billion - The net 12-month March 2025 indicated dividend increase was
$52.7 billion $42.8 billion
For the 12-months ending March 2025, the net dividend rate increased
"Dividend growth typically is strongest in Q1, as most companies finish their fiscal year and prepare for their shareholder meeting. For Q1 2025, growth, while noticeably slower, did continue and was in line with expectations given the current economic uncertainties. This uncertainty however did not appear to stop increases, though it did limit them, as forward commitment levels appeared shy," said Howard Silverblatt, Senior Index Analyst at S&P Dow Jones Indices.
Silverblatt continued: "Given the current level of uncertainty over global government policy and individuals concern over employment and inflation, companies may continue to evaluate the developing changes, which could translate into fewer forward commitments (i.e. production, capital expenditures, employment or dividends)."
Silverblatt concluded: "With the speed of the actions and potential negotiations and adjustments ahead, Q2 2025 dividend increases may be limited as companies take a wait-and-see approach. However, working with a base case for a higher-level resolution by mid-year, the second half of 2025 might be stronger than historical averages for dividends. For 2025, the S&P 500 is expected to post a record payment, posting a 6
S&P 500® Dividends
On a per share basis, S&P 500 Q1 2025 dividend payments decreased
Additional findings from S&P Dow Jones Indices' quarterly analysis of
Dividend Increases (defined as either an increase or initiation in dividend payments):
- 758 dividend increases were reported during Q1 2025 compared to 796 during Q1 2024, a
4.8% year-over-year decrease. - Total dividend increases were
$19.5 billion $22.7 billion - For the 12-months ending in March 2025, 2,412 issues increased their payments, a tick higher than the 2,411 issues for the 12-months ending in March 2024.
- Total dividend increases for the 12-month period were
$68.2 billion $68.1 billion
Dividend Decreases (defined as either a decrease or suspension in dividend payments):
- 57 issues decreased dividends in Q1 2025, an
11.8% year-over-year decrease compared to 51 issues in Q1 2024. - Dividend decreases were
$4.2 billion $6.7 billion - For the 12-months ending in March 2025, 138 issues decreased their dividend payments, a
37.0% decrease compared to the 219 decreases within the prior 12-month period. - Dividend decreases were
$15.6 billion 38.3% decrease from the prior 12-month period's$25.2 billion
Non-S&P 500 Domestic Common Issues (for issues yielding
- The percentage of non-S&P 500 domestic dividend-paying common issues increased to
20.3% from Q4 2024's20.1% and were down from Q1 2024's20.5% . - The weighted indicated dividend yield for paying issues was
2.78% in Q1 2025, down from2.83% in Q4 2024 and down from2.86% in Q1 2024. The average indicated yield increased to3.32% in Q1 2025 compared to Q4 2024's3.19% and was down from3.28% in Q1 2024.
Large-, Mid-, and Small-Cap Dividends:
- 407 issues or
80.9% within the S&P 500 currently pay a dividend, the same as in Q4 2024 and up from the 404 which paid in Q1 2024; 28 of the 30 constituents within the Dow Jones Industrial Average® pay a dividend with an average yield of1.93% for all issues and2.07% for the paying issues. 66.3% of S&P MidCap 400® issues pay a dividend, up from66.1% in Q4 2024 and up from65.6% in Q1 2024.57.8% of S&P SmallCap 600® issues pay a dividend, up from57.6% in Q4 2024 and down from59.7% in Q1 2024.- Yields were higher for Q1 2025 as prices declined, large-cap yields increased to
1.37% (1.28% for Q4 2024 and1.38% for Q1 2024), mid-caps increased to1.59% (1.46% for Q4 2024 and1.48% for Q1 2024), and small-caps increased to1.79% (1.62% for Q4 2024 and1.77% for Q1 2024). - The yields across dividend-paying market-size classifications varied with large-caps increasing to
1.64% for Q1 2025 (1.56% in Q4 2024 and1.72% in Q1 2024), mid-caps increasing to2.37% (2.22% in Q4 2024 and2.18% in Q1 2024), and small-caps increasing to3.04% (2.81% in Q4 2024 and2.90% in Q1 2024).
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