The Allianz stock delights its shareholders with an impressive dividend payment for the 2024 financial year. At 15.40 euros per share, investors are seeing an increase in the dividend payout of about 12 percent compared to the previous year. Overall, Allianz plans to distribute 5.75 billion euros, which corresponds to an increase of approximately 16.63 percent over the previous total payout.
Dividend Yield and Payout Policy
This generous payout leads to a dividend yield of about 5.20 percent, based on a share price of 372.40 euros on the day of the annual general meeting. Although this yield is slightly below that of the previous year, the increase signals a robust payout policy. Allianz aims to continuously distribute about 60 percent of its annual surplus as dividends and has managed to increase the dividend nine times in the past ten years. Additionally, share buybacks amounting to two billion euros are planned for the current year.
Strategic Importance for Investors
For investors, this reliable and steadily increasing dividend policy of Allianz’s stock represents a particularly attractive investment option within the DAX-40. The combination of stable business development and a reliable payout strengthens confidence in Allianz’s ability to generate sustainable returns. Such measures not only increase the attractiveness of the stock but also establish it as one of the most profitable options in the German stock market.