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).
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
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
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
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
Sources – EasyEquities.
Author: Cay-Low Mbedzi
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