Stocks Going Ex-Dividend on Monday, December 21, 2026
11 dividends · declared dividends as of Nov 8, 2026; more may be announced
11 U.S.-listed stocks go ex-dividend on December 21, 2026. To receive these dividends, buy by the close on Friday, December 18, 2026, the last day to buy. The largest is DTE Energy Company, paying $1.25 a share.
Key facts: ex-dividend dates on December 21, 2026
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- 11 U.S.-listed dividends go ex-dividend on Monday, December 21, 2026: 11 stocks, by SmarterDividends' records.
- To receive a dividend with an ex-dividend date of December 21, 2026, an investor must buy the shares by the close on Friday, December 18, 2026; under T+1 settlement the record date is also December 21, 2026.
- The largest company going ex-dividend on December 21, 2026 is DTE Energy Company (DTE), paying $1.25 per share on Jan 15, 2027.
- The highest-yielding stock going ex-dividend on December 21, 2026 with a dividend safety grade of C or better is Gladstone Commercial Corporation (GOODN), at a 8.54% forward yield (safety grade B).
- 1 stock going ex-dividend on December 21, 2026 paid more than their previous regular dividend, including DTE Energy Company (DTE).
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SmarterDividends, "Stocks Going Ex-Dividend on December 21, 2026," updated Nov 8, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/ex-dividend-dates/2026-12-21
Every dividend going ex on Mon, Dec 21
Largest companies first. “vs prior” compares each payment with the company's previous regular dividend.
| Stock | Dividend | vs prior | Pay date | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTE | $1.25 | +6.9% | Jan 15, 2027 | 3.45% |
| HLNE | $0.60 | same | Jan 7, 2027 | 2.68% |
| GOOD | $0.10 | same | Dec 31, 2026 | 11.82% |
| PWRL | $0.0812 | same | Dec 30, 2026 | 8.80% |
| GLAD | $0.15 | same | Dec 31, 2026 | 9.29% |
| LAND | $0.0467 | −0.6% | Dec 31, 2026 | 7.99% |
| GAIN | $0.0800 | same | Dec 31, 2026 | 6.46% |
| GOODN | $0.14 | same | Dec 31, 2026 | 8.54% |
| GOODO | $0.13 | same | Dec 31, 2026 | 8.47% |
| LANDO | $0.13 | same | Dec 31, 2026 | 7.86% |
| LANDP | $0.13 | same | Dec 31, 2026 | 7.96% |
Ex-dividend dates on December 21, 2026: FAQ
Which stocks go ex-dividend on December 21, 2026?
11 U.S.-listed dividends go ex-dividend on Monday, December 21, 2026. The largest companies are DTE Energy Company (DTE), Hamilton Lane Incorporated (HLNE), Gladstone Commercial Corporation (GOOD), Powerlaw Corp. (PWRL), Gladstone Capital Corporation (GLAD), Gladstone Land Corporation (LAND). 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 21, 2026?
By the market close on Friday, December 18, 2026, the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Shares bought on December 21, 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.