Stocks Going Ex-Dividend on Thursday, October 22, 2026
6 dividends · declared dividends as of Oct 18, 2026; more may be announced
6 U.S.-listed stocks go ex-dividend on October 22, 2026. To receive these dividends, buy by the close on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the last day to buy. The largest is CVS Health Corporation, paying $0.67 a share.
Key facts: ex-dividend dates on October 22, 2026
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- 6 U.S.-listed dividends go ex-dividend on Thursday, October 22, 2026: 6 stocks, by SmarterDividends' records.
- To receive a dividend with an ex-dividend date of October 22, 2026, an investor must buy the shares by the close on Wednesday, October 21, 2026; under T+1 settlement the record date is also October 22, 2026.
- The largest company going ex-dividend on October 22, 2026 is CVS Health Corporation (CVS), paying $0.67 per share on Nov 5, 2026.
- The highest-yielding stock going ex-dividend on October 22, 2026 with a dividend safety grade of C or better is Dynex Capital, Inc. (DX), at a 18.66% forward yield (safety grade C).
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SmarterDividends, "Stocks Going Ex-Dividend on October 22, 2026," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/ex-dividend-dates/2026-10-22
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Ex-dividend dates on October 22, 2026: FAQ
Which stocks go ex-dividend on October 22, 2026?
6 U.S.-listed dividends go ex-dividend on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The largest companies are CVS Health Corporation (CVS), Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. (BSBR), APA Corporation (APA), Argan, Inc. (AGX), Dynex Capital, Inc. (DX), LTC Properties, Inc. (LTC). The full list with amounts and pay dates is in the table above.
When do I need to buy to get dividends going ex on October 22, 2026?
By the market close on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Shares bought on October 22, 2026 or later trade without the dividend. Since the U.S. moved to T+1 settlement in May 2024, the record date falls on the ex-date itself.
When are these dividends paid?
Each company sets its own payment date, usually one to four weeks after the ex-date. The most common pay date for this group is Thursday, November 5, 2026; the table lists each stock's date.
Past days come from recorded payments; upcoming days list dividends companies have declared, so more can be added before the date. For information only, not investment advice.