Stocks Going Ex-Dividend on Thursday, December 3, 2026
8 dividends · declared dividends as of Nov 8, 2026; more may be announced
8 U.S.-listed stocks go ex-dividend on December 3, 2026. To receive these dividends, buy by the close on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, the last day to buy. The largest is Linde plc, paying $1.60 a share.
Key facts: ex-dividend dates on December 3, 2026
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- 8 U.S.-listed dividends go ex-dividend on Thursday, December 3, 2026: 8 stocks, by SmarterDividends' records.
- To receive a dividend with an ex-dividend date of December 3, 2026, an investor must buy the shares by the close on Wednesday, December 2, 2026; under T+1 settlement the record date is also December 3, 2026.
- The largest company going ex-dividend on December 3, 2026 is Linde plc (LIN), paying $1.60 per share on Dec 17, 2026.
- The highest-yielding stock going ex-dividend on December 3, 2026 with a dividend safety grade of C or better is Saratoga Investment Corp. (SAR), at a 23.15% forward yield (safety grade C).
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SmarterDividends, "Stocks Going Ex-Dividend on December 3, 2026," updated Nov 8, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/ex-dividend-dates/2026-12-03
Every dividend going ex on Thu, Dec 3
Largest companies first. “vs prior” compares each payment with the company's previous regular dividend.
| Stock | Dividend | vs prior | Pay date | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIN | $1.60 | same | Dec 17, 2026 | 1.24% |
| QCOM | $0.92 | same | Dec 17, 2026 | 2.22% |
| SU | $0.44 | same | Dec 17, 2026 | 2.74% |
| CI | $1.56 | same | Dec 17, 2026 | 2.13% |
| IMO | $0.63 | same | Jan 1, 2027 | 1.99% |
| JXN | $0.90 | same | Dec 17, 2026 | 2.73% |
| RYZ | $0.19 | same | Dec 17, 2026 | 2.72% |
| SAR | $0.25 | same | Dec 22, 2026 | 23.15% |
Ex-dividend dates on December 3, 2026: FAQ
Which stocks go ex-dividend on December 3, 2026?
8 U.S.-listed dividends go ex-dividend on Thursday, December 3, 2026. The largest companies are Linde plc (LIN), QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM), Suncor Energy Inc. (SU), The Cigna Group (CI), Imperial Oil Limited (IMO), Jackson Financial Inc. (JXN). 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 December 3, 2026?
By the market close on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Shares bought on December 3, 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, December 17, 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.