Atmus Filtration Raises Quarterly Dividend 9.09%

Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ATMU) raised its quarterly dividend to $0.06 per share from $0.055, an increase of 9.09%. The shares traded ex-dividend on Aug. 27, 2026.

The new rate equates to an annualized dividend of $0.24 per share. Based on a share price of $48.82, Atmus has a forward annual dividend yield of 0.49%.

The increase extends the filtration company’s dividend-growth record to one consecutive year. Atmus has not previously cut its dividend, according to the supplied dividend history. Its dividend safety score is 67 out of 100, corresponding to a B grade.

Business context

Atmus makes filtration and media products for on- and off-highway equipment under the Fleetguard brand. It also serves commercial and industrial heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, data-center and power-generation markets through Koch Filter. The company completed its acquisition of Koch Filter in January 2026, creating an Industrial Solutions segment alongside its established Power Solutions business. Atmus second-quarter filing

The dividend increase follows a quarter in which Atmus reported record sales and raised its full-year outlook. Management attributed the sales improvement primarily to the Koch Filter acquisition, pricing, favorable currency movements and higher volumes. Chief Executive Steph Disher said the company remained focused on its four-pillar growth strategy and long-term shareholder value. Atmus second-quarter results

Atmus became fully independent from Cummins in March 2024, less than a year after its shares began trading publicly. Atmus separation announcement Its latest annual filing said the aftermarket generated most of its sales, providing a recurring revenue base through replacement and repair demand. Atmus 2025 annual report

What it means for income investors

The higher distribution modestly increases the cash income attached to each share, but the 0.49% forward yield remains relatively low for investors primarily seeking current income. The event is more notable as the first year in Atmus’s consecutive dividend-growth record. With a market capitalization of $3.98 billion, Atmus remains a comparatively recent standalone dividend payer whose distribution history is shorter than those of long-established industrial companies.