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 29, 2026, 118 U.S.-listed companies raised their regular dividend and 2 cut it, by ex-dividend date. That is 59.0 increases for every cut.
- As of Oct 29, 2026, 106 U.S.-listed stocks in SmarterDividends' data have raised their dividend for 25 or more consecutive years.
- As of Oct 29, 2026, SmarterDividends tracks 2,949 U.S.-listed stocks, ETFs and funds that pay a dividend.
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RingCentral Raises Quarterly Dividend 66.7% to $0.125
RingCentral’s quarterly payout rises to $0.125 after stronger cash generation, though its 0.35% forward yield remains below the sector median.
DHT Holdings Raises Quarterly Dividend 90.6% to $1.22
DHT’s quarterly payout rises to $1.22 after record tanker earnings, while its variable policy and D safety grade underscore income volatility.
Excelerate Energy Raises Quarterly Dividend 12.5% to $0.09
Excelerate Energy lifted its quarterly dividend 12.5% to $0.09, extending a young growth record while earnings coverage remains conservative.
Flowco Declares $0.14 Special Dividend, 55.6% Above Regular Rate
Flowco’s $0.14 payout is a one-time special dividend, 55.6% above its $0.09 regular rate, following strong second-quarter cash generation in 2026.
Star Bulk Raises Quarterly Dividend 80.0% to $0.90
Star Bulk raised its quarterly payout to $0.90 after stronger freight rates lifted cash flow, while its variable record keeps income stability in focus.
Gerdau Raises Quarterly Dividend 25.0% to $0.045
Gerdau lifted its quarterly ADR dividend 25.0% to $0.045 as stronger second-quarter earnings improved coverage despite heavy capital investment.
Matson Raises Quarterly Dividend 5.6% to $0.38
Matson lifted its quarterly dividend to $0.38, extending its annual growth run as stronger China-service earnings supported capital returns.
Home BancShares Raises Dividend 9.5% to $0.23
Home BancShares lifted its quarterly dividend to $0.23 after record revenue and an acquisition, while its 34% payout ratio supports an A safety grade.
American States Water Raises Dividend 8.3% to $0.546
American States Water lifted its quarterly payout 8.3% to $0.546, extending its record as a 55% earnings payout ratio supports dividend coverage.
Ryder Raises Quarterly Dividend 11.0% to $1.01
Ryder lifted its quarterly dividend 11.0% to $1.01, extending 21 years of growth as earnings coverage remains strong despite a premium valuation.
Aberdeen India Fund Cuts Quarterly Distribution by 5.13%
Aberdeen India Fund reduced its quarterly distribution to $0.37 per share from $0.39, with an ex-dividend date of Aug. 24, 2026.
Landstar Raises Quarterly Dividend 10.0% to $0.44
Landstar lifted its quarterly dividend 10.0% to $0.44, extending an 11-year growth streak as earnings coverage and its balance sheet support the payout.
Darden Restaurants Raises Quarterly Dividend 8.0% to $1.62
Darden lifted its quarterly dividend 8.0% to $1.62, taking the annual rate to $6.48 as restaurant sales and cash generation strengthened in fiscal 2026.
Royal Bank of Canada Raises Dividend 4.1% to $1.249
Royal Bank of Canada raised its quarterly dividend 4.1% to $1.249, supported by a 41% payout ratio and 10 straight years of dividend growth.
Penske Automotive Raises Dividend 1.4% to $1.44
Penske Automotive lifted its quarterly dividend 1.4% to $1.44, extending a 14-year growth streak with a 40% payout and 2.75% forward yield.
J.M. Smucker Raises Quarterly Dividend 1.8% to $1.12
J.M. Smucker lifted its quarterly dividend 1.8% to $1.12, extending its fiscal-year growth record as cash flow improved and guidance rose for fiscal 2027.
Duke Energy Raises Quarterly Dividend 1.9% to $1.085
Duke Energy lifted its quarterly dividend to $1.085, extending a 21-year growth streak while earnings coverage remains at a 64% payout ratio.
Warner Music Group Raises Quarterly Dividend 5.3% to $0.20
Warner Music Group lifted its quarterly dividend to $0.20 a share, extending a 5-year growth streak as cash generation and margins improved.
Lithia Motors Raises Quarterly Dividend 22.8% to $0.70
Lithia Motors lifted its quarterly dividend 22.8% to $0.70, extending a 15-year growth run while keeping its earnings payout ratio at 7%.
Chemed Raises Quarterly Dividend 16.7% to $0.70
Chemed lifted its quarterly dividend 16.7% to $0.70, extending a 17-year growth streak as VITAS performance supported stronger 2026 guidance.
Sysco Raises Dividend 1.8% to $0.55, Extends 38-Year Streak
Sysco’s quarterly payout rises to $0.55 a share, extending 38 years of growth as cash flow strengthens and a major acquisition now moves ahead.
Delta Air Lines Raises Quarterly Dividend 14.4% to $0.215
Delta lifted its quarterly dividend 14.4% to $0.215, while a 12% earnings payout ratio supports coverage and the safety grade remains a borderline C.
Lowe’s Raises Quarterly Dividend 4.2% to $1.25
Lowe’s raises its quarterly payout 4.2% to $1.25, extending a 30-year growth run while a 41% earnings payout ratio supports an A safety grade.
Enterprise Products Raises Quarterly Distribution 1.8% to $0.56
Enterprise Products lifts its quarterly distribution to $0.56, supported by stronger cash generation, as the forward yield now stands at 5.87%.
Blackstone Raises Quarterly Dividend 11.2% to $1.29
Blackstone lifted its quarterly payout to $1.29, but its variable policy, 111% earnings payout ratio and C safety grade keep coverage in focus.
Synchrony Financial Raises Dividend 13.3% to $0.34
Synchrony Financial lifted its quarterly dividend 13.3% to $0.34, extending a four-year growth streak while retaining a low 12% earnings payout.
Citigroup Raises Quarterly Dividend 11.7% to $0.67
Citigroup’s quarterly dividend rises 11.7% to $0.67, backed by stronger earnings, capital resilience and a third year of payout growth since 2023.
Wells Fargo Raises Quarterly Dividend 11.1% to $0.50
Wells Fargo raised its quarterly dividend 11.1% to $0.50, backed by stronger earnings and capital, though its 2.44% yield trails its sector median.
Howmet Aerospace Raises Quarterly Dividend 16.7% to $0.14
Howmet Aerospace lifted its quarterly dividend 16.7% to $0.14, extending a 3-year growth streak as aerospace demand and cash generation strengthened.
FTAI Aviation Raises Quarterly Dividend 11.1% to $0.50
FTAI Aviation lifted its quarterly dividend 11.1% to $0.50 as engine-maintenance growth supported a faster payout cadence and a 33% payout ratio.
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