Dividend Increases & Cuts This Week
Updated Oct 15, 2026 · refreshed every morning from confirmed dividend data
In the seven days to Oct 15, 2026, U.S.-listed companies made 7 dividend increases, 0 cuts, 0 special dividends and 0 new dividends. The biggest raise was DAC at 11.1%. Below: every change by ex-dividend date, declared changes still ahead, and this week's largest ex-dividend dates.
Key facts: dividend changes this week
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- In the seven days to Oct 15, 2026, SmarterDividends recorded 7 dividend increases, 0 dividend cuts, 0 special dividends and 0 new dividends among U.S.-listed stocks, by ex-dividend date.
- The largest dividend increase in the seven days to Oct 15, 2026 was Danaos Corporation (DAC), which raised its regular dividend 11.1% to $1.00 per share.
- Brady Corporation (BRC) extended its dividend-growth streak to 33 years, by SmarterDividends' count, with an increase going ex-dividend on Oct 9, 2026.
- Over the 30 days to Oct 15, 2026, SmarterDividends recorded 57 dividend increases and 2 dividend cuts among U.S.-listed stocks.
- Among the largest U.S. dividend payers, Diageo plc (DEO) is the next to go ex-dividend, on Oct 16, 2026; buyers must own the shares by the close on Oct 15, 2026 to receive it.
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SmarterDividends, "Dividend Increases & Cuts This Week," updated Oct 15, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/dividend-changes-this-week
Dividend changes in the last 7 days
| Stock | Change | Ex-date | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDCC | Increase | Oct 14, 2026 | $0.70 → $0.75 | up 7.1% |
| ACN | Increase | Oct 13, 2026 | $1.63 → $1.71 | up 4.9% |
| OZK | Increase | Oct 13, 2026 | $0.48 → $0.49 | up 2.1% |
| DAC | Increase | Oct 13, 2026 | $0.90 → $1.00 | up 11.1% |
| BRC | Increase | Oct 9, 2026 | $0.25 → $0.25 | up 2.0% |
| EBF | Increase | Oct 9, 2026 | $0.25 → $0.26 | up 5.2% |
| FMAO | Increase | Oct 9, 2026 | $0.23 → $0.25 | up 8.7% |
Biggest ex-dividend dates in the next 7 days
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| Stock | Last day to buy | Ex-date | Dividend | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABBV | Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $1.73 | 2.52% |
| ABT | Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.63 | 2.46% |
| BBD | Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.0040 | 3.90% |
| BBDO | Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.0030 | 3.85% |
| DAL | Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.22 | 1.08% |
| EME | Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.40 | 0.21% |
| FCX | Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.15 | 0.83% |
| MAA | Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $1.53 | 5.26% |
| DEO | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 | $0.80 | 3.67% |
| EOG | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 | $1.02 | 2.66% |
| SNX | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 | $0.48 | 0.70% |
| WSM | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 | $0.76 | 1.27% |
| WSO | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 | $3.30 | 4.53% |
| CAT | Oct 16, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 | $1.63 | 0.84% |
| DOC | Oct 16, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 | $0.10 | 6.43% |
| GGG | Oct 16, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 | $0.30 | 1.48% |
| UDR | Oct 16, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 | $0.15 | 5.12% |
| CL | Oct 19, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 | $0.53 | 2.36% |
| CRS | Oct 19, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 | $0.20 | 0.21% |
| DELL | Oct 19, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 | $0.63 | 0.44% |
| RPM | Oct 19, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 | $0.54 | 2.32% |
| LOW | Oct 20, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 | $1.25 | 2.65% |
| APA | Oct 21, 2026 | Oct 22, 2026 | $0.25 | 2.08% |
| BSBR | Oct 21, 2026 | Oct 22, 2026 | $0.11 | 6.01% |
| CVS | Oct 21, 2026 | Oct 22, 2026 | $0.67 | 3.04% |
Earlier this month (8 to 30 days ago)
The 40 largest companies of 55 changes, every cut included. Full lists: increases · cuts.
| Stock | Change | Ex-date | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTU | Increase | Oct 8, 2026 | $1.20 → $1.38 | up 15.0% |
| JPM | Increase | Oct 6, 2026 | $1.50 → $1.65 | up 10.0% |
| GBCI | Increase | Oct 6, 2026 | $0.33 → $0.35 | up 6.1% |
| MRP | Increase | Oct 5, 2026 | $0.77 → $0.79 | up 2.6% |
| PM story | Increase | Oct 2, 2026 | $1.47 → $1.60 | up 8.8% |
| RSG story | Increase | Oct 2, 2026 | $0.63 → $0.67 | up 7.2% |
| THRM story | New dividend | Oct 2, 2026 | $2.07 | — |
| STT story | Increase | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.84 → $0.92 | up 9.5% |
| EHC story | Increase | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.19 → $0.21 | up 10.5% |
| FRT story | Increase | Oct 1, 2026 | $1.13 → $1.16 | up 2.6% |
| INGR story | Increase | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.82 → $0.83 | up 1.2% |
| CPB story | Cut | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.39 → $0.25 | down 35.9% |
| TTE story | Increase | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.97 → $1.02 | up 4.8% |
| USB story | Increase | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.52 → $0.54 | up 3.9% |
| MDLZ story | Increase | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.50 → $0.52 | up 4.0% |
| ITW story | Increase | Sep 30, 2026 | $1.61 → $1.72 | up 6.8% |
| FITB story | Increase | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.40 → $0.42 | up 5.0% |
| WPC story | Increase | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.94 → $0.95 | up 1.1% |
| EGP story | Increase | Sep 30, 2026 | $1.55 → $1.75 | up 12.9% |
| TRNO story | Increase | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.52 → $0.57 | up 9.6% |
| JOYY | Increase | Sep 30, 2026 | $1.50 → $1.55 | up 3.3% |
| BANF story | Increase | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.49 → $0.52 | up 6.1% |
| NHI | Increase | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.92 → $0.94 | up 2.2% |
| DRH story | Increase | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.0900 → $0.11 | up 22.2% |
| FAF story | Increase | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.55 → $0.61 | up 10.9% |
| NJR story | Increase | Sep 24, 2026 | $0.48 → $0.50 | up 5.3% |
| LRCX story | Increase | Sep 23, 2026 | $0.26 → $0.33 | up 26.9% |
| BFC story | Increase | Sep 23, 2026 | $0.55 → $0.60 | up 9.1% |
| LAMR story | Increase | Sep 21, 2026 | $1.60 → $1.65 | up 3.1% |
| SYBT story | Increase | Sep 21, 2026 | $0.32 → $0.33 | up 3.1% |
| ENS story | Increase | Sep 18, 2026 | $0.26 → $0.29 | up 9.5% |
| VICI story | Increase | Sep 17, 2026 | $0.45 → $0.46 | up 2.2% |
| TSM story | Increase | Sep 16, 2026 | $0.96 → $1.11 | up 15.9% |
| MO story | Increase | Sep 15, 2026 | $1.06 → $1.11 | up 4.7% |
| PECO story | Increase | Sep 15, 2026 | $0.11 → $0.12 | up 6.5% |
| UCB story | Increase | Sep 15, 2026 | $0.25 → $0.26 | up 4.0% |
| CBU story | Increase | Sep 15, 2026 | $0.47 → $0.49 | up 4.3% |
| WOR story | Increase | Sep 15, 2026 | $0.19 → $0.20 | up 5.3% |
| EFSC story | Increase | Sep 15, 2026 | $0.34 → $0.35 | up 2.9% |
| FDUS story | Cut | Sep 15, 2026 | $0.62 → $0.50 | down 19.4% |
Dividend changes this week: FAQ
Which companies raised their dividend this week?
In the seven days to Oct 15, 2026, 7 companies raised their regular dividend, including InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC), Accenture plc (ACN), Bank OZK (OZK), Danaos Corporation (DAC), Brady Corporation (BRC). The full list is in the table above, by ex-dividend date.
Did any company cut its dividend this week?
No dividend cuts among U.S.-listed stocks went ex-dividend in the seven days to Oct 15, 2026. Cuts are rarer than raises: over the past 30 days we recorded 2 cuts against 57 increases.
How does SmarterDividends detect dividend increases and cuts?
Every day we compare each company's newest regular dividend with the one before it. A higher per-share rate is an increase, a lower one a cut; one-off payments are classed as specials and a company's first-ever payment as a new dividend. Monthly and weekly payers whose amounts vary slightly are only flagged on a sustained change. Changes are dated by ex-dividend date.
Is a dividend increase a reason to buy a stock?
Not on its own. A raise shows the board's confidence in cash flow, but the price may already reflect it. Check the payout ratio, the dividend safety grade and the valuation on the stock's page before deciding. Nothing here is investment advice.
How can I get alerts when a stock I own raises or cuts its dividend?
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Changes are detected from each company's declared regular dividend and dated by ex-dividend date. For information only, not investment advice.