Special Dividend News
One-off special and bonus dividends companies are paying out beyond their regular schedule.
Key facts: recent dividend changes
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- In the 30 days to Oct 16, 2026, 50 U.S.-listed companies raised their regular dividend and 1 cut it, by ex-dividend date. That is 50.0 increases for every cut.
- As of Oct 16, 2026, 106 U.S.-listed stocks in SmarterDividends' data have raised their dividend for 25 or more consecutive years.
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SmarterDividends, "Special Dividends," updated Oct 16, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/news/special-dividends
Goldman Sachs BDC Pays $0.32 Base Dividend After $0.03 Supplement
GSBD's latest $0.32 base dividend follows a $0.03 supplemental payment, while a 265% earnings payout ratio keeps coverage in focus for investors.
DuPont Resets Quarterly Dividend to $0.60 After Reverse Split
DuPont's quarterly dividend is $0.60 after a reverse split, while a 130% earnings payout ratio contrasts with a B safety grade and 1.83% yield.
Gold.com Declares $1.20 Special Dividend
Gold.com’s $1.20-per-share special dividend went ex-dividend Sept. 16, supplementing its regular quarterly payout.
TORM Special Dividend Jumps 242.9% to $2.40
TORM’s $2.40 special dividend reflects record tanker earnings, while a 12.85% forward yield and C safety grade show the payout remains variable.
Ethan Allen Declares $3 Special Dividend
Ethan Allen’s $3-per-share special dividend goes ex-dividend Sept. 3, marking a sizable one-time return of capital.
Presidio Production Sets $0.338 Special Dividend
Presidio Production Company’s special dividend rises from $0.101 per share, carrying an Aug. 31 ex-dividend date.
Petrobras Sets $0.53 Special Dividend, Up 270.6%
Petrobras’ $0.53 special dividend lifts the payment 270.6%, as strong second-quarter cash flow supports a still-variable payout profile for PBR investors.
Dorchester Minerals Declares $1.273 Special Distribution
Dorchester Minerals declared a $1.273-per-unit special quarterly distribution, up about 168% from its previous payout.
Okeanis Eco Tankers Raises Dividend 162.5% to $5.25
Okeanis Eco Tankers' $5.25 special payout is up 162.5%, backed by record quarterly profit but paired with an unsafe dividend-safety grade for income investors.
Pegasystems Sets $0.083 Special Dividend, Up 176.7%
Pegasystems’ $0.083 special dividend stems from a shareholder-litigation settlement, while its regular quarterly dividend remains $0.03 per share.
Host Hotels Pays $0.92 Dividend After Four Seasons Sales
Host Hotels paid a $0.92 dividend including a special distribution after asset sales; its $0.80 annual rate yields 3.61% and carries a C safety grade.
Tri-Continental Sets Special Quarterly Dividend
Tri-Continental Corporation’s special quarterly dividend is 0.829 per share, with the shares trading ex-dividend on June 16, 2026.
CVR Partners Declares Special Quarterly Distribution
CVR Partners declared a special quarterly distribution of $4 per unit, with an ex-dividend date of May 11, 2026, after stronger first-quarter fertilizer results.
SandRidge Energy Declares Special Dividend
SandRidge Energy set a special dividend of $0.33 per share, with the stock trading ex-dividend on May 20, 2026.
Ardmore Shipping Sets Special Quarterly Dividend
Ardmore Shipping set a special quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share, with shares trading ex-dividend on May 29, 2026.
Teekay Tankers Lifts Dividend Payment 400.0% to $1.25
Teekay Tankers' $1.25 special-dividend payment lifted the prior $0.25 rate 400.0%, as strong spot earnings funded returns alongside fleet renewal.
Credicorp Sets $14.276 Special Dividend, Up 879.1%
Credicorp's $14.276 per-share payment lifts the rate 879.1%, while a 54% earnings payout and C safety grade point to borderline coverage for investors.
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