David Beckham rakes in £28m payout from his business empire after hit Netflix documentary about former England footballer and fashion icon wife Victoria boosts profits By LAUREN HADEED Published: 13:32 EST, 30 December 2024 | Updated: 13:33 EST, 30 December 2024 e-mail 27 View comments David Beckham has bagged nearly £29 million of payouts after his Netflix show proved a hit. Brand Beckham more than doubled profits in 2023, thanks to the documentary, which followed the former England captain and his wife Victoria. Beckham's huge £28.
8m dividend came after he sold a chunk of his business empire - which includes deals with firms such as Stella Artois and Ninja - two years ago. He now owns 45pc after selling the remaining 55pc slice to buyout group Authentic Brands, which also owns UK fashion chain Ted Baker . In total, there were significant payouts with £22.
6 million of dividends paid to shareholders over 2023 and a further £40.5 million at the start of 2024. His brands saw sales climb to £72.
3m, 2pc higher than 2022 while profits soared to £28.9 million - more than doubling from £12.8 million in 2022.
David and Victoria Beckham pictured in episode four of their hit Netflix documentary The Beckhams pictured at Christmas - L-R is Cruz, Romeo, Brooklyn, Harper, David, Victoria and Nicola Peltz Fan frenzy for Posh and Becks has rocketed since Beckham, the series produced by David's Studio 99 TV firm, was one of the most popular shows on the streaming service across the wo.