New Dividend Initiation News
Companies that just started paying a dividend — fresh income streams as they launch.
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, "New Dividends," updated Oct 23, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/news/dividend-initiations
New DividendPWRL·Oct 21, 2026
Powerlaw Initiates Dividend at $0.97 a Year
Powerlaw starts a $0.081-per-share dividend, equal to $0.97 annually, after portfolio realizations created cash for distributions and reinvestment.
New DividendTHRM·Oct 3, 2026
Gentherm Declares $2.07 Special Dividend After Modine Deal
Gentherm’s $2.07 special dividend follows the Modine Performance Technologies deal, offering a 6.61% forward yield but no recurring commitment.
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