2.4万亿元！A股年度现金分红总额创新高 9家现金分红超500亿元

Core Insights - The total cash dividends of A-shares in 2024 reached a historical high of 2.4 trillion yuan, marking a 9% increase compared to 2023 [1] - The number of companies consistently paying dividends has increased, with 2,447 out of 4,445 companies listed for over three years having paid dividends for three consecutive years, a 12% increase from 2023 [2] - The evaluation of cash dividends by the China Listed Companies Association emphasizes compliance, continuity, and multi-dimensional assessment [3] Group 1: Cash Dividends Overview - The total cash dividends for A-share listed companies in 2024 amounted to 2.4 trillion yuan, an increase of 9% year-on-year [1] - Nine companies distributed over 50 billion yuan in cash dividends, while 33 companies exceeded 10 billion yuan, and 61 companies surpassed 5 billion yuan in dividends [1] Group 2: Dividend Consistency and Yield - The number of companies with continuous dividends has risen, with 2,447 companies maintaining dividends for three years, and 1,681 companies for five years, reflecting a growth of 12% and 6% respectively [2] - A total of 466 companies have an average dividend yield exceeding 3% over the past three years, with 133 companies yielding over 5%, and the average yield for the top companies is 6.73% [2] Group 3: Evaluation Criteria for Dividends - The cash dividend ranking is based on objective data, considering factors such as total cash dividends, payout ratios, and dividend yields [3] - The evaluation process includes compliance checks, emphasizing the importance of continuous and stable dividends, and encourages companies to share long-term growth benefits with investors [3] - The ranking combines absolute and relative metrics to incentivize companies of different sizes and stages to develop a dividend-paying habit [3]