Wealthy entrepreneur slots investments in mere eight equities, pocketing $7 million in monthly dividends.
Bill Ackman's Top Dividend-Generating Holdings
Billionaire Bill Ackman, the founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, has a portfolio worth over $10 billion that includes eight companies generating substantial dividend income. Here are the top dividend-generating holdings in Ackman's portfolio as of Q2 2025.
- Brookfield Corporation (BN) – With a 18.5% share in Ackman's portfolio, Brookfield Corporation is valued at around $2.55 billion. This major asset manager, known for its steady cash flows and dividends from real assets and infrastructure, is a significant contributor to Ackman's dividend income.
- Restaurant Brands International (QSR) – Holding 11.1% of the portfolio, Restaurant Brands International, the owner of brands like Burger King and Tim Hortons, is valued at $1.52 billion. This company generates strong free cash flow supporting dividends, making it another key dividend-generating holding.
- Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (HHH) – With a 9.3% share in the portfolio, Howard Hughes Holdings, a real estate asset management company, is valued at $1.27 billion. Its real assets and operations likely provide dividend income, making it a significant contributor to Ackman's dividend income.
- Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) – Hilton, a large hotel chain that pays dividends, holds 5.9% of the portfolio and is valued at $807 million. Its dividends contribute to Ackman's annual dividend income.
Although Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) and Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL & GOOG) are large positions in Ackman's portfolio, historically they do not pay dividends. Uber Technologies (UBER) is sizeable but also non-dividend paying.
Forbes estimates Ackman's wealth to be around $9 billion. If Ackman holds his current number of shares, the total dividends from all his stocks for the year would amount to over $83.9 million. Hypothetically, Ackman could make almost $21 million every quarter, almost $7 million per month, and almost $230,000 per day from dividends.
Recent additions to Ackman's portfolio include Brookfield and Nike, which he added in the second quarter of this year. The eight companies in Ackman's portfolio, excluding Chipotle Mexican and Howard Hughes, are dividend payers.
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Investing in brokerage firms, Brookfield Corporation (BN) and Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (HHH), contribute to the finance sector in Bill Ackman's dividend-generating holdings. Additionally, Restaurant Brands International (QSR) and Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) bring in substantial dividends from the business sector, particularly from the hospitality industry.
