Weekly Dividends Update

Weekly Dividends Update
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Published on: Apr 6, 2026 8:00:00 AM

Globally, energy prices continue to be affected by events in the Middle East, which are pushing oil prices higher. This is also resulting in oil players, in some cases, adjusting their dividend policies in terms of how much and when they can pay dividends.

Harbour Energy is one such example included in this week’s update.

  • The company recently updated its dividend policy, outlining how much of its free cash flow would be distributed to shareholders, targeting 45–75% payouts (up from 40% since 2022).

    • Higher oil prices often increase free cash flow (FCF) for oil and gas companies by boosting revenue and operating cash flow.

It’s also worth noting that, similar to Sasol in the South African context, which prioritises servicing its debt and strengthening its balance sheet before paying cash dividends to shareholders, Harbour is expected to pay lower payouts while leverage exceeds 1.0x (towards the lower end of 45%) to prioritise debt reduction, with payouts increasing as leverage declines below this level (towards the higher end of 75%).

“The policy strikes the right balance across the commodity price cycle between our commitment to a strong balance sheet, unlocking the potential of our portfolio, and delivering attractive shareholder returns.” – Harbour Energy

Furthermore, companies increasing their upcoming cash dividends in the latest update include Mastercard Incorporated, which has declared a 14% increase in its dividend payout.

Centrica plc, a UK-based energy and services company, has increased its cash dividend by 20%.

Special dividend payouts will be paid by names like Sun International and Grindrod.

Here’s the full list for the week

 

South Africa

Sun International Limited will be paying R3.52 (R2.52 Ordinary and R1.00 Special) per share. 

  • Last trading date - 07 April 2026

  • Payment date - 13 April 2026 

MTN Group Limited will be paying R5.00 per share. 

  • Last trading date - 07 April 2026

  • Payment date - 13 April 2026 

African Rainbow Minerals Limited will be paying R5.00 per share. 

  • Last trading date - 07 April 2026

  • Payment date - 13 April 2026 

Old Mutual Limited will be paying R0.56 per share. 

  • Last trading date - 07 April 2026

  • Payment date - 13 April 2026 

AVI Limited will be paying R2.45 per share. 

  • Last trading date - 07 April 2026

  • Payment date - 13 April 2026 

Mpact Limited will be paying R0.30 per share. 

  • Last trading date - 07 April 2026

  • Payment date - 13 April 2026 

Grindrod Limited will be paying R0.68 (R0.25 Ordinary and R0.43 Special) per share. 

  • Last trading date - 07 April 2026

  • Payment date - 13 April 2026 

Grindrod Limited will be paying R4.65 per preference share. 

  • Last trading date - 07 April 2026

  • Payment date - 13 April 2026 

Hyprop Investment Limited will be paying R1.18 per share. 

  • Last trading date - 07 April 2026

  • Payment date - 13 April 2026 

Resilient REIT Limited will be paying R2.44 per share. 

  • Last trading date - 07 April 2026

  • Payment date - 13 April 2026 

Sanlam Limited will be paying R4.85 per share. 

  • Last trading date - 07 April 2026

  • Payment date - 13 April 2026 

Standard Bank Group Limited will be paying R0.03 per first preference share (SBKP). 

  • Last trading date - 07 April 2026

  • Payment date - 13 April 2026 

Standard Bank Group Limited will be paying R4.07 per second preference share (SBPP). 

  • Last trading date - 07 April 2026

  • Payment date - 13 April 2026 

Momentum Group Limited will be paying R1.10 per share. 

  • Last trading date - 07 April 2026

  • Payment date - 13 April 2026 

Putprop Limited will be paying R0.08 per share. 

  • Last trading date - 07 April 2026

  • Payment date - 13 April 2026 

Sabvest Capital Limited will be paying R0.90 per share. 

  • Last trading date - 07 April 2026

  • Payment date - 13 April 2026 

Libstar Holdings Limited will be paying R0.28 per share. 

  • Last trading date - 07 April 2026

  • Payment date - 13 April 2026 


United States

Main Street Capital Corporation will be paying $0.26 per share.

  • Last trading date - 07 April 2026

  • Payment date - 15 April 2026

Mastercard Incorporated will be paying $0.87 per share.

  • Last trading date - 08 April 2026

  • Payment date - 08 May 2026

Intuit Inc will be paying $1.20 per share.

  • Last trading date - 08 April 2026

  • Payment date - 17 April 2026

JD.com Inc will be paying $1.00 per share.

  • Last trading date - 08 April 2026

  • Payment date - 29 April 2026

Marsh will be paying $0.90 per share.

  • Last trading date - 08 April 2026

  • Payment date - 15 May 2026

Salesforce Inc will be paying $0.44 per share.

  • Last trading date - 08 April 2026

  • Payment date - 23 April 2026

Oracle Corporation will be paying $0.50 per share.

  • Last trading date - 08 April 2026

  • Payment date - 24 April 2026

Marvell Technology Inc will be paying $0.06 per share.

  • Last trading date - 09 April 2026

  • Payment date - 30 April 2026

Vipshop Holdings Limited will be paying $0.62 per share.

  • Last trading date - 09 April 2026

  • Payment date - 24 April 2026

General Mills Inc will be paying $0.61 per share.

  • Last trading date - 09 April 2026

  • Payment date - 01 May 2026

General Dynamics Corporation will be paying $1.59 per share.

  • Last trading date - 09 April 2026

  • Payment date - 08 May 2026

AT&T Inc will be paying $0.27 per share.

  • Last trading date - 09 April 2026

  • Payment date - 01 May 2026

Verizon Communications Inc will be paying $0.70 per share.

  • Last trading date - 09 April 2026

  • Payment date - 01 May 2026


United Kingdom

Howden Joinery Group PLC will be paying £0.16 per share.

  • Last trading date - 08 April 2026

  • Payment date - 22 May 2026

Lloyds Banking Group PLC will be paying £0.02 per share.

  • Last trading date - 08 April 2026

  • Payment date - 19 May 2026

Centrica PLC will be paying £0.03 per share.

  • Last trading date - 08 April 2026

  • Payment date - 14 May 2026

Harbour Energy PLC will be paying  $0.08 per share.

  • Last trading date - 08 April 2026

  • Payment date - 20 May 2026

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC will be paying £1.27 per share.

  • Last trading date - 08 April 2026

  • Payment date - 12 June 2026

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC will be paying $1.25 per share.

  • Last trading date - 08 April 2026

  • Payment date - 14 May 2026

Croda International Plc will be paying £0.63 per share.

  • Last trading date - 08 April 2026

  • Payment date - 27 May 2026

Rentokil Initial Plc will be paying $0.08 per share.

  • Last trading date - 08 April 2026

  • Payment date - 18 May 2026

Man Group PLC will be paying $0.11 per share.

  • Last trading date - 08 April 2026

  • Payment date - 20 May 2026

Haleon Plc will be paying £0.04 per share.

  • Last trading date - 08 April 2026

  • Payment date - 14 May 2026

 

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