South African companies distributed approximately R110 billion in dividends during Q2 2026.​​ Although this represented a 31.4% year-on-year decline from the record Q2 2025 comparison period, Q2 remained the third-highest second-quarter total in the report’s historical series.​​

Following an exceptionally strong first quarter, H1 2026 became the strongest first half in the

DivInsight data series.​​  Dividend leadership broadened during Q2. The five largest payers contributed 47% of total dividends, while banks, telecommunications and insurance were the leading sectors.​​

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Key highlights:

  • Check circle iconApproximately R110bn paid in Q2​​
  • Check circle iconRecord H1 dividend total​​ 
  • Check circle iconTop five contributed 47%​​
  • Check circle iconBanks paid R33.6bn​​
  • Check circle iconSpecial dividends fell 89%​​

Download the Q2 2026 DivInsight Report for a clear, practical view of South Africa’s dividend landscape. ​

“Q2 represented a return to more normal dividend levels following last year’s exceptional comparison period. The strength of the first quarter nevertheless helped deliver the highest first-half total in the data series.”

– Bennie van der Westhuizen, CEO South Africa

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