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
First American Financial Raises Dividend 10.9% to $0.61
First American raised its quarterly dividend 10.9% to $0.61, supported by a 31% earnings payout ratio and stronger commercial title results.
CEMIG Cuts CIG-C Dividend 68.4% to $0.0135
CEMIG’s CIG-C payout falls to $0.0135 a share, while a 79% earnings payout ratio and variable payment history frame the cut’s full significance.
Seanergy Maritime Raises Quarterly Dividend 75.0% to $0.35
Seanergy Maritime lifted its quarterly dividend 75.0% to $0.35 as stronger Capesize earnings improved coverage while fleet investment continued.
New Jersey Resources Raises Dividend 5.3% to $0.50
New Jersey Resources lifted its quarterly dividend 5.3% to $0.50, extending a 31-year growth record as fiscal 2026 guidance strengthened again.
Bank First Raises Quarterly Dividend 9.09% to $0.60
Bank First Corporation increased its quarterly dividend from $0.55 to $0.60 per share, extending its growth streak to 12 consecutive years.
Lam Research (LRCX) Raises Dividend 26.9% to $0.33
Lam Research (LRCX) raised its quarterly dividend to $0.33 a share, extending an 11-year growth streak while its earnings payout ratio remains 18%.
DuPont Resets Quarterly Dividend to $0.60 After Reverse Split
DuPont's quarterly dividend is $0.60 after a reverse split, while a 130% earnings payout ratio contrasts with a B safety grade and 1.83% yield.
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund Raises Distribution
FFA increased its quarterly distribution by 9.54% to $0.425 per share, lifting its forward annual yield to 7.35%.
abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund Raises Quarterly Dividend
AEF increased its quarterly dividend by 13.04% to $0.26 per share, producing a 10.35% forward annual yield at the stated share price.
Adamas Trust Raises Quarterly Dividend 11.11%
Adamas Trust increased its quarterly dividend to $0.30 per share, giving the mortgage REIT a 13.45% forward yield at a share price of $8.80.
Horizon Kinetics Raises Quarterly Dividend 4.96%
Horizon Kinetics increased its quarterly dividend to $0.127 per share, giving the financial-services company a 2.01% forward yield.
SmartStop Self Storage Raises Monthly Dividend 3.03%
SmartStop Self Storage increased its monthly dividend to $0.136 per share, with the stock scheduled to trade ex-dividend on May 29, 2026.
Hamilton Beach Brands Raises Quarterly Dividend to $0.125
Hamilton Beach Brands increased its quarterly payout by 4.17%, extending its dividend-growth streak to seven consecutive years.
The First Bancorp Raises Quarterly Dividend to $0.38
The Maine-based bank increased its quarterly dividend by 2.7%, extending its dividend-growth streak to seven consecutive years.
Adams Natural Resources Fund Raises Quarterly Distribution
Adams Natural Resources Fund increased its quarterly distribution by 3.85% to $0.54 per share, giving PEO a 7.56% forward yield.
SmartStop Self Storage Raises Monthly Dividend 3.03%
SmartStop increased its monthly dividend to $0.136 per share, giving the stock a 4.91% forward annual yield at $32.66.
Mid Penn Bancorp Raises Quarterly Dividend 4.55%
Mid Penn Bancorp increased its quarterly dividend to $0.23 per share, giving the stock a 2.49% forward yield at $36.65.
California BanCorp Raises Quarterly Dividend 20%
California BanCorp increased its quarterly dividend to $0.12 per share, giving BCAL an annualized payout of $0.48 and a 2.2% forward yield.
Lamar Advertising Raises Quarterly Dividend to $1.65
Lamar Advertising increased its quarterly dividend by 3.13%, giving the shares a 4.49% forward annual yield at the stated price.
Stock Yards Bancorp Raises Dividend, Extends 16-Year Growth Streak
Stock Yards Bancorp increased its quarterly dividend to $0.33 per share, a 3.13% rise that extends its record of annual dividend growth to 16 consecutive years.
Sierra Bancorp Raises Quarterly Dividend to $0.27
Sierra Bancorp increased its quarterly dividend by 3.85% to $0.27 per share, giving the stock a 2.7% forward annual yield.
West Bancorporation Raises Quarterly Dividend 4%
West Bancorporation increased its quarterly dividend to $0.26 per share, giving WTBA a 3.54% forward annual yield.
Global Partners Raises Quarterly Distribution 1.96%
Global Partners increased its quarterly distribution to $0.78 per unit, extending its growth streak to five consecutive years.
Timberland Bancorp Raises Quarterly Dividend to $0.30
Timberland Bancorp increased its quarterly dividend by 3.45%, extending its growth streak to two consecutive years.
Midland States Bancorp Raises Quarterly Dividend 3.13%
Midland States Bancorp increased its quarterly dividend to $0.33 per share, extending its growth streak to nine years and providing a 3.93% forward yield.
First Mid Bancshares Raises Quarterly Dividend 4%
First Mid Bancshares increased its quarterly dividend to $0.26 per share, extending its growth streak to four consecutive years.
Southside Bancshares Raises Quarterly Dividend 2.78%
Southside Bancshares increased its quarterly dividend to $0.37 per share, giving the stock a 4.71% forward annual yield at the stated share price.
Karat Packaging Raises Quarterly Dividend 4.44% to $0.47
Karat Packaging increased its quarterly dividend to $0.47 per share, extending its dividend-growth streak to two consecutive years.
Horizon Kinetics Raises Quarterly Dividend to $0.13
Horizon Kinetics increased its quarterly dividend by 2.36%, giving HKHC shares a 2.01% forward annual yield at the stated share price.
Central Pacific Financial Raises Quarterly Dividend to $0.30
Central Pacific Financial increased its quarterly dividend by 3.45%, giving the shares a 3.19% forward annual yield at the stated share price.
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