Dividend News
The latest dividend news — increases, cuts, special dividends and new initiations across the market. Every story is backed by the underlying dividend data and updated daily. For the full list in one table, see dividend increases & cuts this week.
Key facts: recent dividend changes
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- In the 30 days to Oct 28, 2026, 117 U.S.-listed companies raised their regular dividend and 2 cut it, by ex-dividend date. That is 58.5 increases for every cut.
- As of Oct 28, 2026, 106 U.S.-listed stocks in SmarterDividends' data have raised their dividend for 25 or more consecutive years.
- As of Oct 28, 2026, SmarterDividends tracks 2,949 U.S.-listed stocks, ETFs and funds that pay a dividend.
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FirstCash Raises Quarterly Dividend 9.5% to $0.46
FirstCash lifted its quarterly dividend 9.5% to $0.46, backed by a 19% earnings payout ratio and a nine-year growth streak, while its yield trails the sector.
Bread Financial Raises Dividend 8.7% to $0.25
Bread Financial lifted its quarterly payout to $0.25 as stronger earnings, improving credit metrics and disciplined capital management supported the move.
Seacoast Banking Raises Quarterly Dividend 5.3% to $0.20
Seacoast Banking lifts its quarterly dividend to $0.20, extending a 5-year growth streak as earnings coverage and bank capital remain solid for shareholders.
Avient Raises Quarterly Dividend 2.7% to $0.2825
Avient's quarterly payout rises to $0.2825 a share, with a 2.74% forward yield, a 59% earnings payout ratio and an A safety grade for investors.
Brixmor Raises Quarterly Dividend 7.1% to $0.33
Brixmor’s quarterly payout rises to $0.33 as record occupancy, stronger property income and higher guidance support management’s cash-flow confidence.
Enterprise Financial Services Raises Dividend 2.9% to $0.36
The regional bank lifted its quarterly payout to $0.36 as loan and deposit growth supported capital returns despite higher credit costs in 2026.
EQT Raises Quarterly Dividend 3.0% to $0.17
EQT’s quarterly dividend rises 3.0% to $0.17, with a 1.24% forward yield and a 15% earnings payout ratio supporting a B safety grade for investors.
Murphy USA Raises Quarterly Dividend 10.8% to $0.72
Murphy USA raises its quarterly dividend 10.8% to $0.72, extending a 5-year growth streak with a 7% earnings payout ratio and a 0.53% forward yield.
Armstrong World Industries Raises Dividend 10.0% to $0.373
Armstrong World Industries lifted its quarterly dividend to $0.373, extending its annual increase record as earnings coverage remains substantial.
Silicon Motion Raises Quarterly Dividend 15.0% to $0.575
Silicon Motion raised its quarterly dividend 15.0% to $0.575 per share, lifting the annual rate to $2.30 with a 23% earnings payout.
Zurn Elkay Raises Dividend 18.2% to $0.13, Extends 5-Year Streak
Zurn Elkay lifted its quarterly payout to $0.13, backed by a 26% earnings payout ratio, stronger cash flow and a 5-year dividend growth streak.
Matador Resources Raises Dividend 16.7% to $0.4375
Matador raises its quarterly dividend 16.7% to $0.4375, backed by a 25% payout ratio, while its 2.91% yield trails the Energy sector median.
Liberty Energy Raises Dividend 11.1% to $0.10
Liberty Energy lifted its quarterly payout to $0.10 as completions improved, while a 150% earnings payout ratio keeps coverage in focus for investors.
First BanCorp Raises Quarterly Dividend 25.0% to $0.25
First BanCorp’s quarterly payout rises to $0.25 a share, lifting the annual rate to $1.00, with earnings coverage and capital supporting the increase.
Standex Raises Dividend 5.9% to $0.36, Extends 16-Year Streak
Standex lifted its quarterly dividend 5.9% to $0.36, extending a 16-year growth streak with a 15% earnings payout ratio and an A safety grade.
Lithia Motors Raises Quarterly Dividend 7.1% to $0.75
Lithia Motors lifted its quarterly dividend 7.1% to $0.75, extending a 15-year growth streak with broad earnings coverage and a below-sector yield.
Pinnacle West Raises Quarterly Dividend 1.7% to $0.925
Pinnacle West lifted its quarterly dividend 1.7% to $0.925, extending its 14-year growth record while earnings coverage remains solid for investors.
TransUnion Raises Quarterly Dividend 8.0% to $0.135
TransUnion raised its quarterly dividend 8.0% to $0.135, while a 13% earnings payout ratio and an A safety grade signal ample coverage for the payment.
Principal Financial Raises Dividend 1.2% to $0.85
Principal Financial raised its quarterly dividend to $0.85, extending a 13-year growth streak, with a 3.05% yield and an A safety grade from SmarterDividends.
The Hartford Raises Quarterly Dividend 11.7% to $0.67
The Hartford lifted its quarterly payout to $0.67 as strong earnings and investment income supported a 13th straight year of dividend growth.
Rollins Raises Quarterly Dividend 9.3% to $0.20
Rollins lifts its quarterly dividend 9.3% to $0.20, with a 2.32% forward yield, as cash flow improves but earnings coverage remains moderate.
Cheniere Partners Raises Quarterly Distribution 8.5% to $0.89
CQP’s quarterly payout rises 8.5% to $0.89 per unit as stronger LNG margins support a larger variable distribution and a 4.93% forward yield.
Penske Automotive Raises Dividend 1.4% to $1.46
Penske Automotive lifted its quarterly dividend to $1.46, extending its growth record as a planned take-private deal moves toward a shareholder vote.
American Electric Power Raises Dividend 2.1% to $0.97
AEP lifted its quarterly dividend 2.1% to $0.97, extending a 16-year growth streak as the utility advances a $78 billion capital plan.
Phillips 66 Raises Quarterly Dividend 4.7% to $1.33
Phillips 66 lifted its quarterly dividend to $1.33, extending a 13-year growth run as earnings coverage remains strong despite a yield below the Energy median.
Starbucks Raises Quarterly Dividend 1.6% to $0.63
Starbucks lifted its quarterly dividend 1.6% to $0.63, extending its annual growth record while an earnings payout ratio of 143% tests coverage.
Huntington Ingalls Raises Dividend 2.2% to $1.41
Huntington Ingalls lifts its quarterly payout to $1.41, extending a 12-year growth streak with a 33% earnings payout ratio and a 2.01% forward yield.
First Citizens Raises Quarterly Dividend 7.1% to $2.25
First Citizens raised its quarterly dividend 7.1% to $2.25, while a 4% earnings payout ratio and A safety grade point to ample coverage for the regional bank.
McDonald's Raises Quarterly Dividend 3.8% to $1.93
McDonald's lifts its quarterly dividend 3.8% to $1.93, backed by an A safety grade, while its shares trade above fair value after a 20.3% loss.
Lockheed Martin Raises Quarterly Dividend 4.4% to $3.60
Lockheed Martin lifted its quarterly dividend 4.4% to $3.60, with stronger sales, cash generation and backlog supporting its 24th straight annual raise.
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