Dividend Increase News
Companies raising their dividends — the latest hikes, with the size of each raise and the growth streak behind it.
Key facts: recent dividend changes
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- In the 30 days to Oct 23, 2026, 40 U.S.-listed companies raised their regular dividend and 1 cut it, by ex-dividend date. That is 40.0 increases for every cut.
- As of Oct 23, 2026, 106 U.S.-listed stocks in SmarterDividends' data have raised their dividend for 25 or more consecutive years.
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SmarterDividends, "Dividend Increases," updated Oct 23, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/news/dividend-increases
RPM International Raises Dividend 5.6%, Extends 53-Year Streak
RPM International lifted its quarterly dividend 5.6% to $0.57, extending a 53-year record as earnings coverage and cash flow remain solid despite mixed demand.
Northpointe Bancshares Raises Quarterly Dividend 20.0% to $0.03
Northpointe lifts its quarterly dividend 20.0% to $0.03 per share, while a 4% earnings payout ratio signals ample reported profit coverage.
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Raises Dividend Payment 8.7% to $0.25
FMAO's third-quarter payment rises 8.7% to $0.25, including a special dividend, while earnings and capital reinforce its long payout record.
Glacier Bancorp Raises Quarterly Dividend 6.1% to $0.35
Glacier Bancorp lifted its quarterly dividend 6.1% to $0.35, while a 68% earnings payout ratio and B safety grade frame the payment's coverage.
InterDigital Raises Quarterly Dividend 7.1% to $0.75
InterDigital raised its quarterly dividend 7.1% to $0.75, backed by a 32% earnings payout ratio, stronger licensing momentum and higher guidance.
Quaker Chemical Raises Dividend 4.3% to $0.53
Quaker Chemical raised its quarterly dividend 4.3% to $0.53, extending an 18-year growth streak as stronger earnings support coverage.
Accenture Raises Quarterly Dividend 4.9% to $1.71
Accenture lifted its quarterly dividend 4.9% to $1.71, offering a 2.98% forward yield while its safety score remains in the borderline range.
City Holding Raises Quarterly Dividend 14.9% to $1.00
City Holding lifted its quarterly dividend 14.9% to $1.00, extending a 14-year growth streak while keeping its earnings payout ratio at 37%.
Brady Raises Quarterly Dividend 2.0% to $0.25
Brady lifts its quarterly payout to $0.25, with a 23% earnings payout ratio as a major acquisition reshapes the industrial technology company.
Bank OZK Raises Quarterly Dividend 2.1% to $0.49
Bank OZK lifted its quarterly dividend 2.1% to $0.49 a share, extending a 27-year growth run as earnings and capital continue to cover the payout.
Danaos Raises Quarterly Dividend 11.1% to $1.00
Danaos lifted its quarterly dividend 11.1% to $1.00, payable October 22, as strong liquidity and contracted revenue support shareholder returns.
American Financial Group Raises Dividend 10.2% to $0.97
American Financial Group raised its quarterly dividend 10.2% to $0.97, with the higher payout due October 23, 2026, as underwriting profit improved.
Intuit Raises Quarterly Dividend 15.0% to $1.38
Intuit’s new $1.38 quarterly dividend lifts its forward yield to 1.70%, backed by a 29% earnings payout ratio and a 14-year growth streak through 2026.
JPMorgan Raises Quarterly Dividend 10.0% to $1.65
JPMorgan’s quarterly dividend rises to $1.65, extending 15 years of growth, while a 26% earnings payout ratio supports an A safety grade.
Republic Services Raises Quarterly Dividend 7.2% to $0.67
Republic Services raised its quarterly dividend 7.2% to $0.67, extending a 22-year growth streak as its stronger 2026 cash-flow outlook supports coverage.
Philip Morris Raises Quarterly Dividend 8.8% to $1.60
Philip Morris lifted its quarterly payout 8.8% to $1.60, extending its annual growth record as earnings and cash-flow guidance support coverage.
Ingredion Raises Quarterly Dividend 1.2% to $0.83
Ingredion lifted its quarterly dividend 1.2% to $0.83, extending a 15-year growth streak as earnings coverage remains strong despite operating pressures.
Federal Realty Raises Quarterly Dividend 2.7% to $1.16
Federal Realty lifted its quarterly dividend 2.7% to $1.16, backed by stronger core operations, raised guidance and a long record of increases.
Encompass Health Raises Quarterly Dividend 10.5% to $0.21
Encompass Health raised its quarterly dividend 10.5% to $0.21 as earnings coverage remained wide, though its 0.69% yield trailed healthcare.
State Street Raises Quarterly Dividend 9.5% to $0.92
State Street's quarterly payout rises to $0.92, extending 15 years of growth, while a 30% earnings payout ratio underpins an A safety grade.
Equity Bancshares Raises Dividend 22.2% to $0.22
Equity Bancshares raised its quarterly dividend 22.2% to $0.22 after stronger earnings, while a pending bank merger adds a fresh capital test.
W. P. Carey Raises Quarterly Dividend 1.1% to $0.95
W. P. Carey raised its quarterly dividend to $0.95, continuing a one-year growth streak while its 127% earnings payout ratio keeps coverage in focus.
TotalEnergies Raises Quarterly Dividend 4.8% to $1.021
TotalEnergies' quarterly dividend rises 4.8% to $1.021, offering a 4.83% forward yield as the board links payouts to cash-flow growth and deleveraging.
DiamondRock Hospitality Raises Quarterly Dividend 22.2% to $0.11
DiamondRock lifts its quarterly dividend to $0.11, a 22.2% increase, as stronger hotel earnings, free cash flow and raised guidance support the payout.
Terreno Realty Raises Quarterly Dividend 9.6% to $0.57
Terreno Realty raised its quarterly dividend 9.6% to $0.57, extending a 14-year growth streak as same-store NOI and rents advanced in the second quarter.
Mondelez Raises Quarterly Dividend 4.0% to $0.52
Mondelez lifts its quarterly dividend 4.0% to $0.52, taking annualized income to $2.08 as earnings coverage remains adequate but not loose.
Fifth Third Raises Quarterly Dividend 5.0% to $0.42
Fifth Third lifted its quarterly payout to $0.42, extending a 15-year growth streak as earnings coverage and capital generation remained firm after Comerica.
U.S. Bancorp Raises Quarterly Dividend 3.9% to $0.54
U.S. Bancorp raises its quarterly dividend 3.9% to $0.54, extending a 15-year growth streak with a 42% earnings payout ratio and 3.72% yield.
BancFirst Raises Quarterly Dividend 6.1% to $0.52
BancFirst lifted its quarterly dividend 6.1% to $0.52, extending a 32-year growth run while keeping the earnings payout ratio at 26% and its safety grade at A.
EastGroup Properties Raises Quarterly Dividend 12.9% to $1.75
EastGroup Properties lifted its quarterly dividend to $1.75, extending a 14-year growth streak as leasing and property income remained firm.
Illinois Tool Works Raises Quarterly Dividend 6.8% to $1.72
Illinois Tool Works raised its quarterly dividend 6.8% to $1.72, as stronger cash flow and higher guidance supported another annual increase.
First American Financial Raises Dividend 10.9% to $0.61
First American raised its quarterly dividend 10.9% to $0.61, supported by a 31% earnings payout ratio and stronger commercial title results.
Seanergy Maritime Raises Quarterly Dividend 75.0% to $0.35
Seanergy Maritime lifted its quarterly dividend 75.0% to $0.35 as stronger Capesize earnings improved coverage while fleet investment continued.
New Jersey Resources Raises Dividend 5.3% to $0.50
New Jersey Resources lifted its quarterly dividend 5.3% to $0.50, extending a 31-year growth record as fiscal 2026 guidance strengthened again.
Bank First Raises Quarterly Dividend 9.09% to $0.60
Bank First Corporation increased its quarterly dividend from $0.55 to $0.60 per share, extending its growth streak to 12 consecutive years.
Lam Research (LRCX) Raises Dividend 26.9% to $0.33
Lam Research (LRCX) raised its quarterly dividend to $0.33 a share, extending an 11-year growth streak while its earnings payout ratio remains 18%.
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund Raises Distribution
FFA increased its quarterly distribution by 9.54% to $0.425 per share, lifting its forward annual yield to 7.35%.
abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund Raises Quarterly Dividend
AEF increased its quarterly dividend by 13.04% to $0.26 per share, producing a 10.35% forward annual yield at the stated share price.
Adamas Trust Raises Quarterly Dividend 11.11%
Adamas Trust increased its quarterly dividend to $0.30 per share, giving the mortgage REIT a 13.45% forward yield at a share price of $8.80.
Horizon Kinetics Raises Quarterly Dividend 4.96%
Horizon Kinetics increased its quarterly dividend to $0.127 per share, giving the financial-services company a 2.01% forward yield.
SmartStop Self Storage Raises Monthly Dividend 3.03%
SmartStop Self Storage increased its monthly dividend to $0.136 per share, with the stock scheduled to trade ex-dividend on May 29, 2026.
Hamilton Beach Brands Raises Quarterly Dividend to $0.125
Hamilton Beach Brands increased its quarterly payout by 4.17%, extending its dividend-growth streak to seven consecutive years.
The First Bancorp Raises Quarterly Dividend to $0.38
The Maine-based bank increased its quarterly dividend by 2.7%, extending its dividend-growth streak to seven consecutive years.
Adams Natural Resources Fund Raises Quarterly Distribution
Adams Natural Resources Fund increased its quarterly distribution by 3.85% to $0.54 per share, giving PEO a 7.56% forward yield.
SmartStop Self Storage Raises Monthly Dividend 3.03%
SmartStop increased its monthly dividend to $0.136 per share, giving the stock a 4.91% forward annual yield at $32.66.
Mid Penn Bancorp Raises Quarterly Dividend 4.55%
Mid Penn Bancorp increased its quarterly dividend to $0.23 per share, giving the stock a 2.49% forward yield at $36.65.
California BanCorp Raises Quarterly Dividend 20%
California BanCorp increased its quarterly dividend to $0.12 per share, giving BCAL an annualized payout of $0.48 and a 2.2% forward yield.
Lamar Advertising Raises Quarterly Dividend to $1.65
Lamar Advertising increased its quarterly dividend by 3.13%, giving the shares a 4.49% forward annual yield at the stated price.
Stock Yards Bancorp Raises Dividend, Extends 16-Year Growth Streak
Stock Yards Bancorp increased its quarterly dividend to $0.33 per share, a 3.13% rise that extends its record of annual dividend growth to 16 consecutive years.
Sierra Bancorp Raises Quarterly Dividend to $0.27
Sierra Bancorp increased its quarterly dividend by 3.85% to $0.27 per share, giving the stock a 2.7% forward annual yield.
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