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
Principal Financial Raises Quarterly Dividend 2.4% to $0.84
Principal Financial raised its quarterly dividend 2.4% to $0.84, extending a 13-year growth streak with a 45% payout ratio and a 2.95% forward yield.
Ethan Allen Declares $3 Special Dividend
Ethan Allen’s $3-per-share special dividend goes ex-dividend Sept. 3, marking a sizable one-time return of capital.
NetEase Cuts Quarterly Dividend 33.3% to $0.48
NetEase cut its quarterly dividend 33.3% to $0.48 as earnings and operating cash flow fell despite stronger revenue and gross profit in the second quarter.
Broadridge Raises Quarterly Dividend 11.8% to $1.09
Broadridge lifted its quarterly dividend 11.8% to $1.09, extending an 18-year growth streak with a 41% payout ratio and a 2.67% forward yield.
Boise Cascade Raises Quarterly Dividend by 4.55%
Boise Cascade increased its quarterly dividend to $0.23 per share from $0.22, with the shares trading ex-dividend on Sept. 1, 2026.
Clearway Energy Raises Quarterly Dividend 1.5%
Clearway Energy increased its quarterly dividend to $0.475 per share, extending its dividend-growth streak to 6 consecutive years.
First Financial Bancorp. Raises Quarterly Dividend 4%
First Financial Bancorp. increased its quarterly dividend to $0.26 per share, extending its growth streak to two consecutive years.
Pangaea Logistics Doubles Quarterly Dividend to $0.10
Pangaea Logistics raised its quarterly dividend from $0.05 to $0.10 per share, giving the stock a 4.93% forward annual yield.
NETSTREIT Raises Quarterly Dividend to $0.225 a Share
NETSTREIT lifted its quarterly dividend by 2.27%, extending its dividend-growth streak to three consecutive years.
TransAlta Raises Quarterly Dividend 6.25%
TransAlta increased its quarterly dividend to $0.051 per share, extending its dividend-growth streak to six consecutive years.
Perdoceo Education Raises Quarterly Dividend 13.33%
Perdoceo Education increased its quarterly dividend to $0.17 per share, extending its dividend-growth streak to two consecutive years.
Martin Marietta Raises Quarterly Dividend 1.2% to $0.84
Martin Marietta lifted its quarterly dividend to $0.84, extending a 10-year growth streak as a major acquisition reshapes its cash priorities.
NBT Bancorp Raises Quarterly Dividend 8.1% to $0.40
NBT Bancorp lifted its quarterly dividend 8.1% to $0.40, extending a 14-year increase streak as earnings coverage and capital remained firm.
MGE Energy Raises Quarterly Dividend 7.0% to $0.508
MGE Energy lifted its quarterly dividend 7.0% to $0.508, extending its growth record as earnings coverage and utility investment support payouts.
Goldman Sachs Raises Quarterly Dividend 11.1% to $5.00
Goldman Sachs lifted its quarterly dividend 11.1% to $5.00, extending a 14-year growth streak as earnings coverage and capital stayed strong.
SS&C Technologies Raises Dividend 11.1% to $0.30
SS&C Technologies lifted its quarterly dividend to $0.30, extending a 10-year growth streak while its earnings payout ratio remained conservative at 31%.
McKesson Raises Quarterly Dividend 14.6% to $0.94
McKesson’s quarterly dividend rises 14.6% to $0.94, backed by a 9% earnings payout ratio and an A safety grade despite a below-sector yield.
Wendy’s Cuts Quarterly Dividend in Half to $0.07
Wendy’s reduced its quarterly dividend by 50% as the restaurant chain preserves capital for a business turnaround.
Regions Financial Raises Quarterly Dividend 13.2% to $0.30
Regions Financial raised its quarterly dividend 13.2% to $0.30, extending a 13-year growth streak while earnings and capital supported the payout.
Triple Flag Precious Metals Raises Quarterly Dividend
Triple Flag increased its quarterly dividend by 3.45% to $0.06 per share, extending its growth streak to three consecutive years.
Scholastic Raises Quarterly Dividend 25% to $0.25
Scholastic increased its quarterly dividend to $0.25 per share, lifting the annualized payout to $1.00 and the forward yield to 2.6%.
Cactus Raises Quarterly Dividend 7.14% to $0.15
Cactus increased its quarterly dividend to $0.15 per share, extending its dividend-growth streak to five consecutive years.
Union Pacific Raises Quarterly Dividend 2.9% to $1.42
Union Pacific lifted its quarterly dividend 2.9% to $1.42, extending its annual growth record as earnings and cash generation support coverage.
Ubiquiti Raises Quarterly Dividend 25.0% to $1.00
Ubiquiti raised its quarterly dividend 25.0% to $1.00 after record fiscal 2026 revenue, with a 20% earnings payout ratio supporting coverage.
Presidio Production Sets $0.338 Special Dividend
Presidio Production Company’s special dividend rises from $0.101 per share, carrying an Aug. 31 ex-dividend date.
Cboe Raises Quarterly Dividend 19.4% to $0.86
Cboe lifted its quarterly dividend 19.4% to $0.86, extending its company-reported growth run as record results strengthened earnings coverage.
Badger Meter Raises Dividend 10.0% to $0.44
Badger Meter lifted its quarterly dividend 10.0% to $0.44, extending its growth record as utility-water project deployments begin to recover.
Kroger Raises Quarterly Dividend 11.4% to $0.39
Kroger lifted its quarterly dividend 11.4% to $0.39 as current guidance points to durable free cash flow alongside slower sales growth in fiscal 2026.
Atmus Filtration Raises Quarterly Dividend 9.09%
Atmus Filtration increased its quarterly dividend to $0.06 per share, giving the stock a 0.49% forward annual yield.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund Raises Quarterly Dividend 4.17%
Adams Diversified Equity Fund increased its quarterly distribution to $0.50 per share, giving ADX a 7.72% forward annual yield.
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