Stocks Going Ex-Dividend on Thursday, December 17, 2026
15 dividends · declared dividends as of Nov 8, 2026; more may be announced
15 U.S.-listed stocks go ex-dividend on December 17, 2026. To receive these dividends, buy by the close on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, the last day to buy. The largest is Ares Management Corporation, paying $1.35 a share.
Key facts: ex-dividend dates on December 17, 2026
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- 15 U.S.-listed dividends go ex-dividend on Thursday, December 17, 2026: 15 stocks, by SmarterDividends' records.
- To receive a dividend with an ex-dividend date of December 17, 2026, an investor must buy the shares by the close on Wednesday, December 16, 2026; under T+1 settlement the record date is also December 17, 2026.
- The largest company going ex-dividend on December 17, 2026 is Ares Management Corporation (ARES), paying $1.35 per share on Dec 31, 2026.
- The highest-yielding stock going ex-dividend on December 17, 2026 with a dividend safety grade of C or better is Herzfeld Credit Income Fund, Inc. (HERZ), at a 15.01% forward yield (safety grade C).
- 3 stocks going ex-dividend on December 17, 2026 paid more than their previous regular dividend, including Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF), F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. (FG), Utah Medical Products, Inc. (UTMD).
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SmarterDividends, "Stocks Going Ex-Dividend on December 17, 2026," updated Nov 8, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/ex-dividend-dates/2026-12-17
Every dividend going ex on Thu, Dec 17
Largest companies first. “vs prior” compares each payment with the company's previous regular dividend.
| Stock | Dividend | vs prior | Pay date | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARES | $1.35 | same | Dec 31, 2026 | 4.03% |
| PR | $0.16 | same | Dec 31, 2026 | 2.94% |
| FNF | $0.54 | +3.8% | Dec 31, 2026 | 4.74% |
| RYN | $0.26 | same | Dec 31, 2026 | 4.83% |
| MCY | $0.32 | same | Dec 31, 2026 | 1.54% |
| GEF | $0.62 | same | Dec 31, 2026 | 3.25% |
| OLED | $0.50 | same | Dec 31, 2026 | 2.26% |
| FG | $0.26 | +4.0% | Dec 31, 2026 | 4.45% |
| EVC | $0.0500 | same | Dec 31, 2026 | 2.22% |
| CNNE | $0.15 | same | Dec 31, 2026 | 3.39% |
| NMFC | $0.25 | same | Dec 31, 2026 | 16.03% |
| OXLC | $0.20 | same | Dec 31, 2026 | 24.34% |
| UTMD | $0.32 | +1.6% | Jan 5, 2027 | 1.75% |
| OXSQ | $0.0350 | same | Dec 31, 2026 | — |
| HERZ | $0.17 | same | Dec 31, 2026 | 15.01% |
Ex-dividend dates on December 17, 2026: FAQ
Which stocks go ex-dividend on December 17, 2026?
15 U.S.-listed dividends go ex-dividend on Thursday, December 17, 2026. The largest companies are Ares Management Corporation (ARES), Permian Resources Corporation (PR), Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF), Rayonier Inc. (RYN), Mercury General Corporation (MCY), Greif, Inc. (GEF). 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 17, 2026?
By the market close on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Shares bought on December 17, 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 31, 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.