Dusseldorf The corona slump is followed by the boom: Germany’s 40 largest listed corporations will earn more than twice as much as in the previous year with a net profit of almost 120 billion euros.
The shareholders benefit from this: With 45.5 billion euros, the 40 Dax companies should, according to Handelsblatt calculations, distribute 25 percent more dividends than in 2021 – that would be a new record.
Most companies only comment on the dividend with their annual balance sheet. However, the results from the first three business quarters, statements from management boards and the general dividend policy already allow reliable forecasts. Accordingly, 33 companies are expected to increase their dividends, particularly the Deutsche Post, Covestro, MTU and Puma as well as the car manufacturers BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen. No subsidence is in sight.
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