- Q1 2019 U.S. common dividends increase of $11.8 billion down from the tax-inspired $18.8 billion jump in Q1 2018
- Total S&P 500 quarterly dividend payments increased 7.5% over Q1 2018, to $117.3 billion
- Average Q1 2019 dividend increase in the S&P 500 was 8.81%, down from 13.92% during Q1 2018
PR Newswire
NEW YORK, April 3, 2019