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
Houlihan Lokey Raises Quarterly Dividend 16.7% to $0.70
Houlihan Lokey lifted its quarterly dividend 16.7% to $0.70, with a 42% earnings payout ratio, an A safety grade and a yield below its sector median.
Viper Energy Raises Quarterly Dividend 30.8% to $0.68
Viper Energy lifted its quarterly payout to $0.68, a 30.8% increase reflecting its base-plus-variable framework and stronger first-quarter operations.
Southern Company Raises Quarterly Dividend 2.7% to $0.76
Southern Company’s quarterly dividend rises 2.7% to $0.76, extending a 43-year growth streak while offering a 3.64% forward yield and a 72% payout ratio.
Apollo Raises Quarterly Dividend 10.4% to $0.563
Apollo lifted its quarterly dividend to $0.563 a share, supported by record fee earnings, while its 74% payout ratio keeps coverage in focus.
IDEX Raises Quarterly Dividend 2.8% to $0.73
IDEX raises its quarterly dividend 2.8% to $0.73, extending a 30-year growth streak as stronger orders and higher guidance support the payout.
Johnson & Johnson Raises Dividend 3.1%, Extends 64-Year Streak
Johnson & Johnson lifts its quarterly payout to $1.34, extending a 64-year company-reported streak as sales growth supports dividend coverage.
PepsiCo Raises Quarterly Dividend to $1.48 a Share
PepsiCo increased its quarterly dividend to $1.48 a share, extending its dividend growth streak to 53 consecutive years.
Equitable Holdings Raises Dividend 11.1% to $0.30
Equitable Holdings lifted its quarterly dividend 11.1% to $0.30, extending its 7-year growth streak as earnings coverage remained adequate overall.
Western Digital Raises Quarterly Dividend 20.0% to $0.15
Western Digital lifted its quarterly payout 20.0% to $0.15 as stronger results and cash flow supported a larger post-separation capital return.
American Water Raises Dividend 8.1% to $0.895, Extends Streak
American Water lifted its quarterly dividend 8.1% to $0.895, extending a 17-year growth streak while its earnings payout ratio stands at 59%.
TE Connectivity Raises Quarterly Dividend 9.9% to $0.78
TE Connectivity's dividend rises 9.9% to $0.78, extending an 18-year growth streak with a 28% payout and 1.46% forward yield for TEL investors.
PACCAR Raises Quarterly Dividend 6.1%, Extends 15-Year Streak
PACCAR lifted its quarterly dividend 6.1% to $0.35, extending a 15-year growth streak while a 28% earnings payout ratio supports current coverage.
Evercore Raises Quarterly Dividend 5.9% to $0.89
Evercore lifted its quarterly dividend 5.9% to $0.89 after record first-quarter revenue, extending its dividend growth streak to 18 straight years.
RB Global Dividend Rises 6.9% to $0.31
RB Global’s quarterly dividend rose 6.9% to $0.31, backed by a 53% earnings payout ratio and an A safety grade despite a below-sector yield.
Interactive Brokers Raises Dividend 10.0% to $0.088
Interactive Brokers lifted its quarterly dividend 10.0% to $0.088, while a 13% earnings payout ratio and A safety grade indicate strong coverage.
FTAI Aviation Raises Quarterly Dividend 12.5% to $0.45
FTAI Aviation lifted its quarterly dividend to $0.45, backed by cash generation, while its 1.08% forward yield trails the Industrials median.
Avery Dennison Raises Dividend 6.4% to $1.00, Extends 15-Year Streak
Avery Dennison lifted its quarterly dividend 6.4% to $1.00, extending a 15-year growth streak with a 42% earnings payout and an A safety grade.
Comfort Systems USA Raises Dividend 14.3% to $0.80
Comfort Systems USA lifted its quarterly dividend to $0.80 as record first-quarter revenue, cash flow and backlog supported another double-digit increase.
KLA Raises Quarterly Dividend 21.1% to $2.30
KLA lifted its quarterly dividend to $2.30 before a ten-for-one stock split, extending 20 years of growth with a 22% earnings payout ratio.
RTX Raises Quarterly Dividend 7.4% to $0.73
RTX raised its quarterly dividend 7.4% to $0.73, extending a 55-year growth streak, with a 49% earnings payout ratio and a 1.52% forward yield.
Applied Materials Raises Quarterly Dividend 15.2% to $0.53
Applied Materials lifts its quarterly dividend to $0.53, backed by a 16% earnings payout ratio and a 20-year growth streak, with a 0.45% yield.
Northrop Grumman Raises Quarterly Dividend 6.9% to $2.47
Northrop Grumman lifted its quarterly dividend 6.9% to $2.47, extending a 43-year growth streak with a 30% payout ratio and an A safety grade.
TJX Raises Quarterly Dividend 12.9% to $0.48
TJX lifted its quarterly dividend 12.9% to $0.48, extending a 29-year growth streak as earnings coverage and cash generation remained firm overall.
W.W. Grainger Raises Quarterly Dividend 10.2% to $2.49
Grainger's quarterly dividend rises to $2.49, while a 24% earnings payout and A safety grade point to ample coverage despite a below-sector yield.
Paychex Raises Quarterly Dividend 10.2% to $1.19
Paychex lifted its quarterly dividend 10.2% to $1.19, extending 37 years of growth while a 90% earnings payout leaves a narrow coverage cushion.
Watts Water Raises Quarterly Dividend 21.2% to $0.63
Watts Water lifted its quarterly dividend 21.2% to $0.63, extending a 25-year growth streak while retaining a low 19% earnings payout ratio.
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