Australia dividends through the macroeconomy lens

• ASX200 companies are expected to declare US$65.2 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2022, staying above the pre-pandemic level of US$56.6 billion in FY 2019.

• The prolonged commodity and energy boom and fewer pandemic-related restrictions are the major factors in sustaining the dividend level.

• Mining, energy, agricultural business, and investment banks are among the biggest winners from the supply chain disruption.

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