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Seven top U.S. companies pay $114B in annual dividends, led by Microsoft, ExxonMobil, and JPMorgan Chase.
Seven major U.S. companies—Microsoft, ExxonMobil, JPMorgan Chase, Apple, Chevron, Johnson & Johnson, and Procter & Gamble—are collectively paying $114 billion in annual dividends, according to The Motley Fool.
These industry leaders, spanning tech, energy, finance, and consumer goods, have delivered strong long-term returns, with dividend stocks outperforming non-payers by more than double since 1973.
Microsoft leads with $27.05 billion in payouts, fueled by cloud and software revenue, while ExxonMobil, JPMorgan Chase, and Apple each distribute over $15 billion annually, supported by stable earnings and strong financial positions.
The firms also maintain large share repurchase programs, underscoring their commitment to returning capital to investors.
Siete de las principales compañías estadounidenses pagan $ 114B en dividendos anuales, liderados por Microsoft, ExxonMobil y JPMorgan Chase.