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16 December 2025

What to expect from FTSE 100 dividends in 2026

Investors could potentially enjoy a 3.4% yield from the FTSE 100 in 2026, according to the market consensus forecast for dividend payments next year. That compares with a 3.2% yield for 2025.

This is one of the key findings from the latest edition of the AJ Bell Dividend Dashboard, which looks at...

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