Pershing Square's (PSH LN) Ackman says he is not cutting the current dividend, but will grow the dividend at 2% per annum over time

Ackman's statement on maintaining the current dividend while targeting a 2% annual growth signals a commitment to shareholder returns, which is generally supportive for stock sentiment.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 7 Apr 2026, 14:38 UTCOn the live feed at 14:18 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Pershing Square's (PSH LN) Ackman says he is not cutting the current dividend, but will grow the dividend at 2% per annum over time

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Pershing Square's (PSH LN) Ackman says he would finance the deal for UMG (UMG NA) in part by selling Universal's stake in Spotify (SPOT)

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For investors, this indicates stability and potentially attractive yields in a volatile market, aligning with broader trends of companies focusing on returning capital to shareholders amid economic uncertainty.

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