Singapore Dividends Hit Record USD18.7bn in 2025, Study Says

Singapore dividends 2025 reached a record USD18.7bn, up 19.1% from a year earlier, helped by bank special dividends and higher payouts, Capital Group said in its Global Equity Study.

Global dividends also rose 7% to a record USD2.09tr, the report said. Capital Group noted Singapore’s top-line growth was lifted by one-offs, while core growth was more modest, and said banks’ special dividends reflected strong capital positions.

Jeik Sohn, head of client group for Southeast Asia, said dividend growers can offer portfolio stability amid geopolitical and tariff uncertainty.

Capital Group forecasts global payouts could reach USD2.20tr in 2026, reinforcing the strength of Singapore dividends 2025.