Key facts
- David Beckham received a $51 million (£39 million) dividend from his business empire.
- DRJB Holdings, the commercial company for Beckham's brands, saw revenues rise 20% to $110.5 million last year.
- Pre-tax profits for DRJB Holdings increased 46% to a record $65.7 million.
- Beckham appeared in approximately a dozen ad campaigns during the FIFA World Cup.
- David Beckham sold a 55% stake in his businesses to Authentic Brands for £200 million in 2022.
- DRJB Holdings is jointly owned by Authentic Brands Group and Footwork Productions, controlled by David Beckham.
David Beckham has received a $51 million (£39 million) dividend from his business empire, DRJB Holdings, which achieved record profits driven by brand partnerships during the FIFA World Cup. The commercial company for Beckham's brands saw revenues surge by a fifth to $110.5 million last year, up from $92.3 million in 2024. Pre-tax profits climbed 46% to a record $65.7 million.
Beckham participated in approximately a dozen advertising campaigns during the tournament, collaborating with brands such as Lenovo, McDonald's, Bank of America, Verizon, and PepsiCo's Lay's. His involvement in World Cup work contributed significantly to the company's financial performance.
DRJB Holdings, which includes divisions like DB Ventures for brand partnerships and Seven Global for licensing agreements, is jointly owned by Authentic Brands Group and Footwork Productions, controlled by David Beckham. In 2022, Beckham sold a 55% stake in his businesses to Authentic Brands for £200 million, retaining a 45% share of the dividends.
Corey Salter, chief executive of entertainment at Authentic Brands, described Beckham as "one of the most powerful global brands in sport, lifestyle, entertainment and much more," highlighting the effectiveness of the team within Authentic in driving profitable growth.