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
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.
Crescent Capital BDC Cuts Quarterly Dividend to $0.03
Crescent Capital BDC’s latest dividend event marks a reduction from its prior quarterly payout, with the new rate set at $0.03 per share.
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.
SLR Investment Cuts Quarterly Dividend to $0.31, a -24.4% Change
SLR Investment cut its quarterly payout to $0.31, a -24.4% change, as lower rates, muted deal activity and tighter private-credit spreads pressured earnings.
Flowers Foods Cuts Quarterly Dividend
Flowers Foods reduced its quarterly dividend to $0.125 per share, ending a 23-year growth streak and resetting the payout ahead of the June 12, 2026, ex-dividend date.
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.
Embraer Cuts Dividend 81.6% to $0.009 Per Share
Embraer’s $0.009 payout marks an 81.6% cut, while later 2026 distributions and stronger cash flow show why the single payment needs context.
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.
Rocky Brands Raises Quarterly Dividend to $0.17
Rocky Brands increased its quarterly dividend to $0.17 per share, extending its dividend-growth streak to 12 consecutive years.
Frontline Raises Quarterly Dividend 50.5% to $1.55
Frontline's $1.55 quarterly payout reflects its variable policy tied to adjusted profit, while an 11.31% yield comes with an uneven payment history.
Star Bulk Raises Quarterly Dividend 35.1% to $0.50
Star Bulk lifted its quarterly dividend 35.1% to $0.50 as stronger dry-bulk earnings and a full-payout policy increased shareholder cash returns.
Gaming and Leisure Properties Raises Dividend 5.1% to $0.82
GLPI raises its quarterly dividend 5.1% to $0.82, extending a 5-year growth streak, while a 92% earnings payout leaves a limited coverage cushion.
First Financial Bankshares Raises Dividend 15.8% to $0.22
First Financial Bankshares raised its quarterly dividend 15.8% to $0.22, extending a 32-year growth streak while keeping its earnings payout at 42%.
Nasdaq Raises Quarterly Dividend 14.8% to $0.31
Nasdaq lifted its quarterly dividend 14.8% to $0.31, extending a 13-year growth streak while first-quarter cash flow supported shareholder returns.
Chubb Raises Quarterly Dividend 5.1%, Extends 33-Year Streak
Chubb raised its quarterly dividend to $1.02 a share, a 5.1% increase, as a 14% earnings payout and strong underwriting support coverage for investors.
Ingram Micro Raises Quarterly Dividend to $0.084 a Share
Ingram Micro lifted its quarterly dividend from $0.082 to $0.084 a share, with the increased payout tied to a May 12, 2026 ex-dividend date.
Clearway Energy Raises Quarterly Dividend to $0.468
Clearway Energy increased its quarterly dividend to $0.468 per share, extending its dividend-growth streak to 6 consecutive years.
Royce Small-Cap Trust Raises Quarterly Dividend to 31 Cents
Royce Small-Cap Trust lifted its quarterly dividend after a prior cut in 2023, extending its current growth streak to two years.
Victory Capital Raises Quarterly Dividend to 50 Cents
Victory Capital lifted its quarterly dividend to $0.50 per share, extending its dividend-growth streak to six years.
HomeTrust Bancshares Raises Quarterly Dividend to 15 Cents
HomeTrust Bancshares increased its quarterly dividend to $0.15 per share, extending its dividend growth streak to seven years.
Artesian Resources Raises Quarterly Dividend
Artesian Resources lifted its quarterly dividend to $0.32 per share, extending its dividend-growth streak to 31 consecutive years.
SmartFinancial Raises Quarterly Dividend to 9 Cents
SmartFinancial increased its quarterly dividend to $0.09 per share, extending its dividend-growth streak to six consecutive years.
Origin Bancorp Raises Quarterly Dividend to $0.25
Origin Bancorp increased its quarterly dividend to $0.25 per share, extending its dividend-growth streak to seven years.
Dorian LPG Raises Quarterly Dividend to $1.00
Dorian LPG increased its quarterly dividend to $1.00 a share, lifting the payout from $0.70 for shareholders tied to the May 18, 2026 ex-dividend date.
Nordic American Tankers Raises Quarterly Dividend
Nordic American Tankers lifted its quarterly dividend to $0.22 per share from $0.17, with the shares trading ex-dividend on June 10, 2026.
Simon Property Group Raises Quarterly Dividend to $2.25
Simon Property Group increased its quarterly dividend to $2.25 a share, extending a five-year growth streak after a prior cut in 2020.
Royce Micro-Cap Trust Raises Quarterly Dividend
Royce Micro-Cap Trust increased its quarterly dividend to $0.21 per share, extending a two-year growth streak after a 2023 cut.
Movado Group Raises Quarterly Dividend After Earnings Improvement
Movado Group increased its quarterly dividend to $0.40 a share, extending its dividend growth streak to 13 years.
BW LPG Raises Quarterly Dividend 17.5% to $0.67
BW LPG lifted its quarterly dividend to $0.67 after stronger shipping earnings, while a variable payout record and D safety grade temper the yield.
CNO Financial Raises Quarterly Dividend 5.9% to $0.18
CNO Financial lifted its quarterly dividend 5.9% to $0.18, extending its annual growth streak while earnings and capital remained supportive.
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