Brookfield Reports 11% Rise in Distributable Earnings to $5.4B, Raises Dividend 17%
Brookfield Corporation reported distributable earnings before realizations of $5.4 billion for 2025, an 11% year-over-year increase driven by $112 billion of asset management inflows and $91 billion of monetizations. The board raised the quarterly dividend 17% to $0.07 and repurchased over $1 billion of shares.
1. Record Distributable Earnings Growth
For the year ended December 31, 2025, Brookfield delivered distributable earnings before realizations of $5.4 billion, up 11% from 2024. Consolidated net income reached $3.2 billion, and distributable earnings per share increased to $2.27, reflecting resilient cash flows across its operating businesses.
2. Dividend Increase and Share Repurchases
The board approved a 17% increase in the quarterly common dividend to $0.07 per share, payable March 31, 2026, to shareholders of record March 17. During 2025, Brookfield repurchased over $1 billion of its common shares, underscoring confidence in its cash generation.
3. Asset Management Performance
Asset Management recorded $112 billion of fundraising inflows, boosting fee-bearing capital by 12% to $603 billion. Fee-related earnings rose 22% to $3.0 billion, supported by final closes of its energy transition and opportunistic real estate flagship funds.
4. Wealth Solutions and Operating Businesses
Wealth Solutions distributable earnings climbed 24% to $1.7 billion, backed by $20 billion of annuity sales and $143 billion of insurance assets, while underwriting profits improved 73%. Operating Businesses generated $1.6 billion of distributable earnings, driven by strong fundamentals and asset quality.