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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Southwest Gas Raises Quarterly Dividend 4.0% to $0.645
Southwest Gas raises its quarterly dividend 4.0% to $0.645, extending a 33-year growth streak while its 64% earnings payout supports an A safety grade.
Gerdau Raises Quarterly Dividend 89.5% to $0.036
Gerdau lifted its quarterly dividend 89.5% to $0.036 a share as profit improved, while its uneven payment history keeps coverage in focus.
Flowco Raises Quarterly Dividend 12.5% to $0.09
Flowco raised its quarterly dividend to $0.09, a 12.5% increase, as cash generation improved and the earnings payout ratio remained at 25% for investors.
MSA Safety Raises Quarterly Dividend 1.9% to $0.54
MSA Safety lifted its quarterly dividend 1.9% to $0.54, backed by stronger cash generation, a 26% payout ratio and an A safety grade for shareholders.
Pitney Bowes Raises Quarterly Dividend 11.1% to $0.10
Pitney Bowes lifted its quarterly dividend 11.1% to $0.10 as stronger earnings, cash flow and debt reduction supported the higher payout rate.
Mechanics Bancorp Raises Quarterly Dividend 75.0% to $0.70
Mechanics Bancorp lifted its quarterly dividend 75.0% to $0.70, backed by an asset sale, but its 101% payout ratio keeps coverage in sharp focus.
DHT Holdings Raises Quarterly Dividend 56.1% to $0.64
DHT’s quarterly payout rose to $0.64 as stronger tanker earnings lifted ordinary net income, but its variable policy and D safety grade signal volatility.
Enact Holdings Raises Quarterly Dividend 14.3% to $0.24
Enact lifted its quarterly dividend 14.3% to $0.24, backed by an 18% earnings payout ratio, while its 2.01% yield trails the 5.70% sector median.
Cullen/Frost Raises Quarterly Dividend 3.0% to $1.03
Cullen/Frost raised its quarterly dividend 3.0% to $1.03, extending a 31-year growth streak while earnings and capital support the higher payout.
Nicolet Bankshares Raises Quarterly Dividend 12.5% to $0.36
Nicolet Bankshares lifted its quarterly dividend 12.5% to $0.36 as MidWestOne integration advanced and earnings kept the payout well covered.
HNI Raises Quarterly Dividend 2.9% to $0.35
HNI lifted its quarterly dividend 2.9% to $0.35, extending a 35-year growth streak as Steelcase integration reshapes earnings and cash priorities.
ICL Group Raises Quarterly Dividend 12.8% to $0.053
ICL Group lifted its quarterly dividend 12.8% to $0.053 a share after stronger first-quarter results, while its payout ratio currently stands at 79%.
Hafnia Raises Quarterly Dividend 63.6% to $0.288
Hafnia lifted its quarterly dividend 63.6% to $0.288 as stronger tanker earnings, asset sales and lower leverage supported a larger payout.
Eastern Bankshares Raises Quarterly Dividend 15.4% to $0.15
Eastern Bankshares lifted its quarterly dividend 15.4% to $0.15, backed by a 30% earnings payout ratio, improving results and an A safety grade.
F.N.B. Raises Quarterly Dividend 8.3% to $0.13
F.N.B. lifts its quarterly dividend to $0.13 a share, ending a long flat stretch while earnings coverage and capital support the higher payout.
Apple Raises Quarterly Dividend 3.9% to $0.27
Apple raised its quarterly dividend 3.9% to $0.27 a share, extending its 22-year growth streak with a 12% earnings payout ratio and a 0.32% yield.
MetLife Raises Quarterly Dividend, Extending Growth Streak
MetLife increased its quarterly dividend to $0.593 per share, marking its 12th consecutive year of dividend growth.
KKR Raises Quarterly Dividend 5.4% to $0.195
KKR raised its quarterly dividend 5.4% to $0.195 as recurring earnings strengthened, while its 24% payout ratio left ample coverage for investors.
Equinor Raises Quarterly Dividend 5.4% to $0.39
Equinor lifts its quarterly dividend to $0.39, while a 41% earnings payout ratio and C safety grade point to adequate but limited coverage.
Bunge Raises Quarterly Dividend 2.9% to $0.72, Extends 23-Year Streak
Bunge lifted its quarterly dividend 2.9% to $0.72, extending 23 years of growth, with a 61% payout ratio and a 2.58% forward yield versus 3.21% for its sector.
Marriott Raises Quarterly Dividend 9.0% to $0.73
Marriott lifts its quarterly dividend to $0.73, a 9.0% increase, as earnings growth and cash generation support another step-up in the payout.
Penske Automotive Raises Dividend 1.4% to $1.42
Penske Automotive lifted its quarterly dividend to $1.42, extending a 14-year growth streak while earnings coverage and valuation remain in focus.
Sun Life Raises Quarterly Dividend 3.4% to $0.695
Sun Life lifted its quarterly dividend 3.4% to $0.695 a share, extending a 10-year growth streak while its 3.47% yield trails the sector median.
Principal Financial Raises Quarterly Dividend 2.5% to $0.82
Principal Financial lifted its quarterly dividend to $0.82, backed by a 45% earnings payout ratio, a 13-year growth streak and an A safety grade.
Qualcomm Raises Quarterly Dividend 3.4% to $0.92
Qualcomm lifted its quarterly dividend 3.4% to $0.92, extending a 22-year growth run as earnings coverage and a 95 safety score remain strong.
Oppenheimer Holdings Raises Quarterly Dividend
Oppenheimer Holdings lifted its quarterly dividend to $0.20 per share from $0.18, extending its dividend growth streak to 30 years.
Tetra Tech Raises Quarterly Dividend 10.8% to $0.072
Tetra Tech raised its quarterly dividend 10.8% to $0.072 a share, backed by strong cash generation, while its forward yield remains below its sector.
FactSet Raises Quarterly Dividend 5.5% to $1.16
FactSet lifted its quarterly dividend 5.5% to $1.16, extending its growth record while retaining an A safety grade and a 29% earnings payout.
Cabot Raises Quarterly Dividend 5.1% to $0.473
Cabot lifts its quarterly payout to $0.473, extending a 40-year growth streak as cash flow and liquidity support continued shareholder returns.
Advanced Drainage Systems Raises Dividend 11.1% to $0.20
Advanced Drainage Systems raised its quarterly dividend 11.1% to $0.20, extending an 11-year growth streak with a 13% earnings payout ratio.
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