Monies Disbursed to Bonds
Get the lowdown on the latest dividend payouts from major Russian companies for 2024, with a forecasted increase of 3% over last year's total dividends. Here are the top picks:
- NOVATEK - Recommended dividends of RR 82.15 per share (including interim payments of RR 35.50), which translates to an estimated payout of around RR 24.6 billion (based on approximately 299.6 million shares outstanding). NOVATEK leads the pack in per-share terms.
- SFI Holding - Plans a total payout of RR 14.9 billion in 2024.
- Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK) - Already paid out an impressive RR 27.87 billion for H1 2024 (equivalent to RR 2.494 per share). Full-year 2024 data is yet to be confirmed.
- Polyus - Plans to pay RR 730 per pre-split share (RR 73 post-split), though the total payout volume remains to be seen (approximately RR 19.8 billion based on 271 million shares post-split).
- Rosneft - Has recommended a final 2024 dividend of RR 14.68 per share. The total payout amount depends on the number of shares outstanding (not provided in sources).
Keep in mind that these numbers are subject to changes as final shares outstanding, splits, and other factors are confirmed. Happy investing!
Worth noting, most companies are expected to finalize 2024 payouts in Q2 2025, with NOVATEK's payment deadline set for June 6, 2025. MMK's H1 2024 payout likely occurred in early 2025.
Leading companies in terms of volume payout include:
- MMK - With RR 27.87 billion confirmed for H1, MMK tops the list.
- SFI Holding (RR 14.9 billion) and NOVATEK (estimated RR 24.6 billion) are significant players. However, methodological differences in reporting (e.g., NOVATEK's per-share vs. SFI's total) make a direct comparison tricky.
- Polyus re-entered dividends after a multi-year hiatus, with important but unquantified total payments.
Note: Aggregate figures across all major Russian companies are unavailable from the provided data. Crack open those piggy banks!
- Sberbank, a top Russian company, is also expected to announce its dividend payout for 2025.
- By 2025, it's forecasted that Sberbank might distribute dividends in rubles, with a possible increase of up to 3%.
- If Sberbank follows the trend, their 2025 dividend payout could potentially be significant, considering the payout volumes announced by other major Russian companies in 2024.
- With companies like NOVATEK, MMK, SFI Holding, and Rosneft already making substantial dividend payouts, a potential increase from Sberbank could attract more investors in the business sector.


