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, 116 U.S.-listed companies raised their regular dividend and 2 cut it, by ex-dividend date. That is 58.0 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
Lockheed Martin Raises Quarterly Dividend 4.4% to $3.60
Lockheed Martin lifted its quarterly dividend 4.4% to $3.60, with stronger sales, cash generation and backlog supporting its 24th straight annual raise.
Mueller Water Raises Quarterly Dividend 14.3% to $0.08
Mueller Water lifts its quarterly dividend to $0.08 as stronger cash generation and a broader capital-return plan support an 11-year growth streak.
A. O. Smith Raises Dividend 5.6% to $0.38, Extends 33-Year Streak
A. O. Smith lifted its quarterly dividend 5.6% to $0.38, extending a 33-year growth streak while soft demand and China remain in focus for investors.
Prosperity Bancshares Raises Quarterly Dividend 6.7% to $0.64
Prosperity Bancshares raises its quarterly dividend 6.7% to $0.64, extending a 26-year growth streak with a 41% payout ratio and A safety grade.
Selective Insurance Raises Dividend 11.6% to $0.48
Selective Insurance raised its quarterly dividend 11.6% to $0.48, extending its growth record as underwriting profitability and investment income improved.
Ally Financial Raises Dividend 16.7% to $0.35
Ally Financial raised its quarterly dividend to $0.35, ending a three-year pause as stronger earnings and capital provide room for a higher payout.
Citizens Financial Group Raises Dividend 13.0% to $0.52
Citizens Financial lifts its quarterly dividend to $0.52, with a 3.18% forward yield, as stronger earnings and capital returns support the increase.
T-Mobile Raises Quarterly Dividend 14.7% to $1.17
T-Mobile lifted its quarterly dividend 14.7% to $1.17, with a 3.19% forward yield, as cash flow growth supported continued capital returns for shareholders.
Southern Copper Raises Quarterly Dividend 19.6% to $1.30
Southern Copper lifted its quarterly cash payout 19.6% as record earnings and operating cash flow offset weaker copper output and rising project spending.
Western Digital Raises Dividend 16.7% to $0.175
Western Digital lifted its quarterly payout 16.7% to $0.175 as stronger demand and cash generation supported another step in its rebuilt dividend.
Interactive Brokers Raises Quarterly Dividend 70.5% to $0.15
Interactive Brokers lifted its quarterly payout 70.5% to $0.15 as profit, client balances and accounts expanded, with payment due December 14, 2026.
Texas Instruments Raises Dividend 7.0% to $1.52
Texas Instruments raises its quarterly dividend 7.0% to $1.52 as cash flow improves, extending its increase streak while earnings coverage stays tight.
Waste Connections Raises Quarterly Dividend 10.0% to $0.385
Waste Connections raised its quarterly dividend 10.0% to $0.385, with a 31% earnings payout ratio, an A safety grade and a 0.82% forward yield.
Hubbell Raises Quarterly Dividend 7.0% to $1.52
Hubbell lifted its quarterly dividend 7.0% to $1.52, extending an 18-year growth streak while its 33% earnings payout signals ample coverage.
Microsoft Raises Quarterly Dividend 7.7% to $0.98
Microsoft lifted its quarterly dividend 7.7% to $0.98, with a 20% earnings payout ratio, even as heavy AI investment weighs on cash conversion.
Comfort Systems USA Raises Dividend 11.1% to $1.00
Comfort Systems USA lifted its quarterly dividend 11.1% to $1.00, extending a 13-year growth streak while the forward yield remained at 0.32%.
Brown & Brown Raises Dividend 9.1%, Extends Growth Streak
Brown & Brown lifts its quarterly payout to $0.18, backed by a 20% earnings payout ratio and a dividend-growth record spanning 33 years.
Lincoln Electric Raises Dividend 10.1% to $0.87
Lincoln Electric’s quarterly dividend rises to $0.87, with payment due January 15, 2027, as strong cash generation supports continued capital returns.
West Pharmaceutical Raises Dividend 18.2% to $0.26
West Pharmaceutical Services lifted its quarterly dividend 18.2% to $0.26, extending a 33-year growth streak with an 11% earnings payout ratio.
KNOT Offshore Partners Raises Quarterly Dividend 33.3% to $0.10
KNOT Offshore Partners lifted its quarterly payout 33.3% to $0.10, extending a 2026 recovery while earnings coverage remains tight at a 93% payout ratio.
GE HealthCare Raises Quarterly Dividend 14.3% to $0.04
GE HealthCare raised its quarterly dividend 14.3% to $0.04, payable November 13, while a 3% earnings payout supports a B safety grade for GEHC shareholders.
Argan Raises Quarterly Dividend 40.0% to $0.70
Argan lifted its quarterly dividend 40.0% to $0.70, backed by record fiscal second-quarter results, robust power demand and a 16% payout ratio.
RPM International Raises Dividend 5.6%, Extends 53-Year Streak
RPM International lifted its quarterly dividend 5.6% to $0.57, extending a 53-year record as earnings coverage and cash flow remain solid despite mixed demand.
Powerlaw Initiates Dividend at $0.97 a Year
Powerlaw starts a $0.081-per-share dividend, equal to $0.97 annually, after portfolio realizations created cash for distributions and reinvestment.
Northpointe Bancshares Raises Quarterly Dividend 20.0% to $0.03
Northpointe lifts its quarterly dividend 20.0% to $0.03 per share, while a 4% earnings payout ratio signals ample reported profit coverage.
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Raises Dividend Payment 8.7% to $0.25
FMAO's third-quarter payment rises 8.7% to $0.25, including a special dividend, while earnings and capital reinforce its long payout record.
Glacier Bancorp Raises Quarterly Dividend 6.1% to $0.35
Glacier Bancorp lifted its quarterly dividend 6.1% to $0.35, while a 68% earnings payout ratio and B safety grade frame the payment's coverage.
InterDigital Raises Quarterly Dividend 7.1% to $0.75
InterDigital raised its quarterly dividend 7.1% to $0.75, backed by a 32% earnings payout ratio, stronger licensing momentum and higher guidance.
Quaker Chemical Raises Dividend 4.3% to $0.53
Quaker Chemical raised its quarterly dividend 4.3% to $0.53, extending an 18-year growth streak as stronger earnings support coverage.
Accenture Raises Quarterly Dividend 4.9% to $1.71
Accenture lifted its quarterly dividend 4.9% to $1.71, offering a 2.98% forward yield while its safety score remains in the borderline range.
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