ASX 200 dividend data.
Gross yield snapshot, upcoming ex-dividend dates, and payout frequency breakdown for the S&P/ASX 200. All tables shown directly on the page. Data as of Apr 2026.
Benchmark snapshot
Data as of Apr 2026Australian equities have historically offered relatively high gross dividend yields compared to many other developed markets. This is partly attributable to the dividend imputation (franking credit) system, which incentivises companies to pay out franked dividends. The gross yield shown here uses trailing declared dividends and does not account for franking offsets, which vary by investor and tax residency.
About the S&P/ASX 200
The S&P/ASX 200 is Australia's leading large-cap equity benchmark, tracking approximately 200 companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). It covers roughly 80% of Australian equity market capitalisation across sectors including financials, materials, energy, real estate, healthcare, and consumer staples.
Australian equities have historically offered relatively high gross dividend yields compared to many other developed markets. This is partly attributable to the dividend imputation (franking credit) system, which incentivises companies to pay out franked dividends. The gross yield shown here uses trailing declared dividends and does not account for franking offsets, which vary by investor and tax residency.
Questions about ASX 200 dividends
What is the ASX 200 dividend yield right now?
The S&P/ASX 200 gross dividend yield is 4.16% as of Apr 2026. This is a trailing gross figure calculated from declared dividends across the benchmark. It is a descriptive snapshot, not a return forecast.
How many ASX 200 companies pay dividends?
181 out of 201 companies in the S&P/ASX 200 paid a dividend in the last twelve months as of Apr 2026, representing 90% of the benchmark.
What is the median dividend yield in the ASX 200?
The median dividend yield across S&P/ASX 200 companies is 3.28% as of Apr 2026. The median is useful because it is less influenced by a small number of very high yielding stocks than the gross benchmark average.