Dividend Increases & Cuts: Week of July 20, 2026
Ex-dividend dates July 20–24, 2026
In the week of July 20, 2026, U.S.-listed companies had 8 dividend increases, 0 cuts, 0 special dividends and 0 new or resumed dividends going ex-dividend. The biggest raise was ILPT at 100.0%.
Key facts: dividend changes, week of July 20, 2026
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- In the week of July 20, 2026 (ex-dividend dates July 20–24, 2026), SmarterDividends recorded 8 dividend increases, 0 dividend cuts, 0 special dividends and 0 new or resumed dividends among U.S.-listed stocks.
- The largest percentage dividend increase going ex-dividend in the week of July 20, 2026 was Industrial Logistics Properties Trust (ILPT), up 100.0% from $0.0500 to $0.10 per share.
- The largest company to raise its dividend in the week of July 20, 2026 was Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), which lifted its regular dividend 8.0% to $1.63 per share.
- No regular dividend cuts among U.S.-listed stocks went ex-dividend in the week of July 20, 2026, by SmarterDividends' records.
- 208 U.S.-listed dividends went ex-dividend in the week of July 20, 2026; the busiest day was Fri, Jul 24 with 75.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "Dividend Increases & Cuts: Week of July 20, 2026," updated Jul 26, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/dividend-changes/2026-07-20
Every dividend change, July 20–24, 2026
| Stock | Change | Ex-date | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT story | Increase | Jul 20, 2026 | $1.51 → $1.63 | up 8.0% |
| PNC story | Increase | Jul 20, 2026 | $1.70 → $2.00 | up 17.6% |
| ILPT story | Increase | Jul 20, 2026 | $0.0500 → $0.10 | up 100.0% |
| CMRE story | Increase | Jul 21, 2026 | $0.12 → $0.13 | up 8.7% |
| LOW story | Increase | Jul 22, 2026 | $1.20 → $1.25 | up 4.2% |
| LEVI story | Increase | Jul 22, 2026 | $0.14 → $0.16 | up 14.3% |
| MRSH story | Increase | Jul 23, 2026 | $0.90 → $0.99 | up 10.0% |
| UNM story | Increase | Jul 24, 2026 | $0.46 → $0.51 | up 9.8% |
Ex-dividend dates this week, day by day
Every U.S.-listed stock and ETF going ex-dividend each day, with amounts and pay dates.
Largest companies going ex-dividend this week
| Stock | Ex-date | Dividend | Pay date | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT | Mon, Jul 20 | $1.63 | Aug 19, 2026 | 0.89% |
| PNC | Mon, Jul 20 | $2.00 | Aug 5, 2026 | 3.68% |
| CL | Mon, Jul 20 | $0.53 | Aug 14, 2026 | 2.25% |
| ZTS | Mon, Jul 20 | $0.53 | Sep 1, 2026 | 2.67% |
| DELL | Tue, Jul 21 | $0.63 | Jul 31, 2026 | 0.56% |
| CARR | Tue, Jul 21 | $0.24 | Aug 10, 2026 | 1.75% |
| LOW | Wed, Jul 22 | $1.25 | Aug 5, 2026 | 2.53% |
| APA | Wed, Jul 22 | $0.25 | Aug 21, 2026 | 2.03% |
| CVS | Thu, Jul 23 | $0.67 | Aug 3, 2026 | 2.88% |
| MRSH | Thu, Jul 23 | $0.99 | — | 2.10% |
| COST | Fri, Jul 24 | $1.47 | Aug 7, 2026 | 0.59% |
| PG | Fri, Jul 24 | $1.09 | Aug 17, 2026 | 2.73% |
| PFE | Fri, Jul 24 | $0.43 | Sep 1, 2026 | 5.81% |
| GEHC | Fri, Jul 24 | $0.0350 | Aug 14, 2026 | 0.23% |
| NVT | Fri, Jul 24 | $0.21 | Aug 7, 2026 | 0.59% |
Week of July 20, 2026: FAQ
Which companies raised their dividend the week of July 20, 2026?
8 U.S.-listed companies had a dividend increase going ex-dividend between July 20–24, 2026, including Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW), Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH), The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (PNC), Unum Group (UNM). The table above lists every one with its old and new amount.
Did any company cut its dividend the week of July 20, 2026?
No dividend cuts among U.S.-listed stocks went ex-dividend between July 20–24, 2026, by SmarterDividends' records.
How are these changes dated?
By ex-dividend date: the first day the stock trades without the new dividend. A company usually announces a change a few weeks earlier, so news of a raise can come before the week it appears here.
Changes are detected from each company's declared regular dividend and dated by ex-dividend date. For information only, not investment advice.