Stocks Going Ex-Dividend on Friday, December 18, 2026
1 dividend · declared dividends as of Oct 19, 2026; more may be announced
1 U.S.-listed stock go ex-dividend on December 18, 2026. To receive these dividends, buy by the close on Thursday, December 17, 2026, the last day to buy. The largest is Merrill Lynch Depositor Inc., paying $0.76 a share.
Key facts: ex-dividend dates on December 18, 2026
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- 1 U.S.-listed dividend go ex-dividend on Friday, December 18, 2026: 1 stock, by SmarterDividends' records.
- To receive a dividend with an ex-dividend date of December 18, 2026, an investor must buy the shares by the close on Thursday, December 17, 2026; under T+1 settlement the record date is also December 18, 2026.
- The largest company going ex-dividend on December 18, 2026 is Merrill Lynch Depositor Inc. (IPB), paying $0.76 per share on Jan 1, 2027.
- The highest-yielding stock going ex-dividend on December 18, 2026 with a dividend safety grade of C or better is Merrill Lynch Depositor Inc. (IPB), at a 6.03% forward yield (safety grade B).
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SmarterDividends, "Stocks Going Ex-Dividend on December 18, 2026," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/ex-dividend-dates/2026-12-18
Every dividend going ex on Fri, Dec 18
Largest companies first. “vs prior” compares each payment with the company's previous regular dividend.
| Stock | Dividend | vs prior | Pay date | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPB | $0.76 | same | Jan 1, 2027 | 6.03% |
Ex-dividend dates on December 18, 2026: FAQ
Which stocks go ex-dividend on December 18, 2026?
1 U.S.-listed dividend go ex-dividend on Friday, December 18, 2026. The largest companies are Merrill Lynch Depositor Inc. (IPB). 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 18, 2026?
By the market close on Thursday, December 17, 2026, the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Shares bought on December 18, 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 Friday, January 1, 2027; 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.