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
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.
City Holding Raises Quarterly Dividend 14.9% to $1.00
City Holding lifted its quarterly dividend 14.9% to $1.00, extending a 14-year growth streak while keeping its earnings payout ratio at 37%.
Brady Raises Quarterly Dividend 2.0% to $0.25
Brady lifts its quarterly payout to $0.25, with a 23% earnings payout ratio as a major acquisition reshapes the industrial technology company.
Bank OZK Raises Quarterly Dividend 2.1% to $0.49
Bank OZK lifted its quarterly dividend 2.1% to $0.49 a share, extending a 27-year growth run as earnings and capital continue to cover the payout.
Danaos Raises Quarterly Dividend 11.1% to $1.00
Danaos lifted its quarterly dividend 11.1% to $1.00, payable October 22, as strong liquidity and contracted revenue support shareholder returns.
American Financial Group Raises Dividend 10.2% to $0.97
American Financial Group raised its quarterly dividend 10.2% to $0.97, with the higher payout due October 23, 2026, as underwriting profit improved.
Intuit Raises Quarterly Dividend 15.0% to $1.38
Intuit’s new $1.38 quarterly dividend lifts its forward yield to 1.70%, backed by a 29% earnings payout ratio and a 14-year growth streak through 2026.
JPMorgan Raises Quarterly Dividend 10.0% to $1.65
JPMorgan’s quarterly dividend rises to $1.65, extending 15 years of growth, while a 26% earnings payout ratio supports an A safety grade.
Republic Services Raises Quarterly Dividend 7.2% to $0.67
Republic Services raised its quarterly dividend 7.2% to $0.67, extending a 22-year growth streak as its stronger 2026 cash-flow outlook supports coverage.
Gentherm Declares $2.07 Special Dividend After Modine Deal
Gentherm’s $2.07 special dividend follows the Modine Performance Technologies deal, offering a 6.61% forward yield but no recurring commitment.
Philip Morris Raises Quarterly Dividend 8.8% to $1.60
Philip Morris lifted its quarterly payout 8.8% to $1.60, extending its annual growth record as earnings and cash-flow guidance support coverage.
Ingredion Raises Quarterly Dividend 1.2% to $0.83
Ingredion lifted its quarterly dividend 1.2% to $0.83, extending a 15-year growth streak as earnings coverage remains strong despite operating pressures.
Federal Realty Raises Quarterly Dividend 2.7% to $1.16
Federal Realty lifted its quarterly dividend 2.7% to $1.16, backed by stronger core operations, raised guidance and a long record of increases.
Encompass Health Raises Quarterly Dividend 10.5% to $0.21
Encompass Health raised its quarterly dividend 10.5% to $0.21 as earnings coverage remained wide, though its 0.69% yield trailed healthcare.
State Street Raises Quarterly Dividend 9.5% to $0.92
State Street's quarterly payout rises to $0.92, extending 15 years of growth, while a 30% earnings payout ratio underpins an A safety grade.
Campbell’s Cuts Quarterly Dividend 35.9% to $0.25
Campbell’s cuts its quarterly dividend 35.9% to $0.25, prioritizing debt reduction after weaker fiscal 2026 sales, earnings and cash generation.
Equity Bancshares Raises Dividend 22.2% to $0.22
Equity Bancshares raised its quarterly dividend 22.2% to $0.22 after stronger earnings, while a pending bank merger adds a fresh capital test.
W. P. Carey Raises Quarterly Dividend 1.1% to $0.95
W. P. Carey raised its quarterly dividend to $0.95, continuing a one-year growth streak while its 127% earnings payout ratio keeps coverage in focus.
TotalEnergies Raises Quarterly Dividend 4.8% to $1.021
TotalEnergies' quarterly dividend rises 4.8% to $1.021, offering a 4.83% forward yield as the board links payouts to cash-flow growth and deleveraging.
DiamondRock Hospitality Raises Quarterly Dividend 22.2% to $0.11
DiamondRock lifts its quarterly dividend to $0.11, a 22.2% increase, as stronger hotel earnings, free cash flow and raised guidance support the payout.
Terreno Realty Raises Quarterly Dividend 9.6% to $0.57
Terreno Realty raised its quarterly dividend 9.6% to $0.57, extending a 14-year growth streak as same-store NOI and rents advanced in the second quarter.
Mondelez Raises Quarterly Dividend 4.0% to $0.52
Mondelez lifts its quarterly dividend 4.0% to $0.52, taking annualized income to $2.08 as earnings coverage remains adequate but not loose.
Fifth Third Raises Quarterly Dividend 5.0% to $0.42
Fifth Third lifted its quarterly payout to $0.42, extending a 15-year growth streak as earnings coverage and capital generation remained firm after Comerica.
U.S. Bancorp Raises Quarterly Dividend 3.9% to $0.54
U.S. Bancorp raises its quarterly dividend 3.9% to $0.54, extending a 15-year growth streak with a 42% earnings payout ratio and 3.72% yield.
BancFirst Raises Quarterly Dividend 6.1% to $0.52
BancFirst lifted its quarterly dividend 6.1% to $0.52, extending a 32-year growth run while keeping the earnings payout ratio at 26% and its safety grade at A.
EastGroup Properties Raises Quarterly Dividend 12.9% to $1.75
EastGroup Properties lifted its quarterly dividend to $1.75, extending a 14-year growth streak as leasing and property income remained firm.
Goldman Sachs BDC Pays $0.32 Base Dividend After $0.03 Supplement
GSBD's latest $0.32 base dividend follows a $0.03 supplemental payment, while a 265% earnings payout ratio keeps coverage in focus for investors.
Illinois Tool Works Raises Quarterly Dividend 6.8% to $1.72
Illinois Tool Works raised its quarterly dividend 6.8% to $1.72, as stronger cash flow and higher guidance supported another annual increase.
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