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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SmarterDividends, "Dividend News," updated Oct 29, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/news
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.
PPG Industries Raises Quarterly Dividend 4.2% to $0.74
PPG lifts its quarterly payout to $0.74, extending a 42-year growth streak as operating cash flow improves and full-year guidance holds steady.
Welltower Raises Quarterly Dividend 14.9% to $0.85
Welltower raised its quarterly dividend 14.9% to $0.85 as senior-housing growth improved cash flow, while its 1.48% yield trails real estate peers.
Cintas Raises Quarterly Dividend 15.6% to $0.52
Cintas raised its quarterly dividend 15.6% to $0.52, backed by a 37% earnings payout ratio, while its 1.08% yield trails the industrials median.
Equinox Gold Raises Quarterly Dividend 53.3% to $0.023
Equinox Gold raised its quarterly dividend 53.3% to $0.023, supported by a 5% earnings payout ratio as the Orla merger expands its operating base.
CF Industries Raises Quarterly Dividend 20.0% to $0.60
CF Industries raised its quarterly dividend 20.0% to $0.60, with a 15% earnings payout ratio and a 1.99% forward yield supporting the increase.
Marsh Raises Quarterly Dividend 10.0% to $0.99
Marsh raised its quarterly dividend to $0.99, extending a 16-year growth streak while its earnings payout remains moderate and yield trails peers.
Unum Raises Quarterly Dividend 9.8% to $0.505
Unum raised its quarterly dividend 9.8% to $0.505 a share, extending a 17-year growth streak while the earnings payout ratio now stands at 43%.
SouthState Raises Quarterly Dividend 10.0% to $0.66
SouthState lifted its quarterly dividend 10.0% to $0.66, extending a 14-year growth streak while second-quarter earnings and capital remained solid.
Fastenal Raises Quarterly Dividend 8.3% to $0.26
Fastenal lifted its quarterly dividend to $0.26, extending a 14-year growth streak as strong sales supported a payout ratio of 79% of earnings.
Zions Raises Quarterly Dividend 6.7% to $0.48
Zions lifts its quarterly dividend 6.7% to $0.48, backed by a 23% earnings payout ratio and an A safety grade after stronger results and capital.
Reinsurance Group of America Raises Dividend 5.4%
RGA lifted its quarterly dividend 5.4% to $0.98, extending a 16-year growth streak as strong results and a 16% payout ratio support coverage.
ResMed Raises Quarterly Dividend 10.0% to $0.66
ResMed lifts its quarterly dividend to $0.66, extending a 13-year growth streak as earnings coverage remains strong and the yield trails healthcare.
Littelfuse Raises Quarterly Dividend 6.7% to $0.80
Littelfuse raised its quarterly dividend 6.7% to $0.80, extending a 15-year growth streak with a 60% earnings payout ratio and A safety grade.
Cummins Raises Quarterly Dividend 10.0% to $2.20
Cummins lifted its quarterly dividend 10.0% to $2.20, supported by a 41% earnings payout ratio, stronger results and an A safety grade.
PNC Raises Quarterly Dividend 17.7% to $2.00
PNC raised its quarterly dividend 17.7% to $2.00, extending a 15-year growth streak while an A safety grade signals strong earnings coverage.
Caterpillar Raises Quarterly Dividend 8.0% to $1.63
Caterpillar lifted its quarterly dividend 8.0% to $1.63, extending a 32-year growth streak with a 26% earnings payout ratio and an A safety grade.
BNY Raises Quarterly Dividend 18.9% to $0.63
BNY raised its quarterly dividend 18.9% to $0.63 as stronger earnings and a minimum stress-capital buffer supported the 15th straight annual increase.
Morgan Stanley Raises Quarterly Dividend 15.0% to $1.15
Morgan Stanley lifted its quarterly dividend 15.0% to $1.15, backed by record quarterly results, excess capital and a renewed buyback authorization.
MSC Income Fund Cuts Per-Payment Dividend to $0.11
MSC Income Fund’s new distribution is 69.44% below the prior payment, though the company linked the smaller check to a change in payment cadence.
Mesabi Trust Cuts Quarterly Distribution to $0.05
Mesabi Trust reduced its quarterly distribution by 79.17%, with the units carrying a July 30, 2026, ex-dividend date.
Essential Utilities Raises Dividend 5.3% to $0.361
Essential Utilities lifted its quarterly dividend 5.3% to $0.361, extending a 34-year growth streak as it prepares for an American Water merger.
Community Healthcare Trust Cuts Quarterly Dividend 31.25%
Community Healthcare Trust reduced its quarterly dividend to $0.33 per share from $0.48, ending a 10-year growth streak.
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.
CEMIG ADR Dividend Falls 10.4% to $0.043
CEMIG’s CIG dividend fell 10.4% to $0.043, while its 7.00% forward yield and 80% earnings payout ratio frame income and coverage for ADR holders.
Comfort Systems USA Raises Quarterly Dividend 12.5% to $0.90
Comfort Systems USA lifted its quarterly payout to $0.90, extending a 13-year growth streak as earnings coverage and cash generation strengthened.
Conagra Brands (CAG) Cuts Dividend 50.0% to $0.175
Conagra Brands (CAG) cut its quarterly dividend 50.0% to $0.175, redirecting cash toward debt reduction, brand support and supply-chain investment.
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.
Casey's Raises Dividend 14.0% to $0.65, Extends 27-Year Streak
Casey's raised its quarterly dividend 14.0% to $0.65 as earnings climbed, extending its growth record while keeping the earnings payout at 11%.
SSR Mining Restarts Dividend at $0.03, a 57.1% Cut
SSR Mining restored its quarterly payout at $0.03, 57.1% below the prior rate, after asset sales reshaped it into an Americas-focused miner.
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