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The State of Dividends — Q3 2026
Every raise and cut across the listed dividend universe, valuation against fair value, and safety grades by sector. Free, ungated and citable.
The dividend market today
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 3, 2026, SmarterDividends tracks 2,950 U.S.-listed stocks, ETFs and funds that pay a dividend.
- As of Oct 3, 2026, the median forward dividend yield among U.S.-listed dividend-paying stocks with a market value of at least $500 million is 2.70%.
- As of Oct 3, 2026, 106 U.S.-listed stocks in SmarterDividends' data have raised their dividend for 25 or more consecutive years.
- In the 30 days to Oct 3, 2026, 85 U.S.-listed companies raised their regular dividend and 4 cut it, by ex-dividend date. That is 21.3 increases for every cut.
- In the seven days from Oct 3, 2026, 115 U.S.-listed dividend payers tracked by SmarterDividends have an ex-dividend date.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "SmarterDividends: Dividend Tracker & Dividend Stock Research," updated Oct 3, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/
Latest Dividend News
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.
Dividend Aristocrats — 20+ Years of Growth
KOThe Coca-Cola Company2.46%55 yr
JNJJohnson & Johnson2.07%55 yr
PEPPepsiCo, Inc.4.71%53 yr
EMREmerson Electric Co.1.40%53 yr
CLColgate-Palmolive Company2.51%52 yr
WMTWalmart Inc.0.95%50 yrHTOHTOH2O America2.92%45 yr
EDConsolidated Edison, Inc.3.39%44 yrHighest Yield
CIMChimera Investment Corporation19.21%Real Estate
QFINQfin Holdings, Inc.19.18%Financial Services
PDIPIMCO Dynamic Income Fund18.70%Financial Services
IGRCBRE Global Real Estate Income Fund18.69%Financial Services
MFAMFA Financial, Inc.18.60%Real Estate
PLTKPlaytika Holding Corp.18.43%Communication Services
DXDynex Capital, Inc.18.41%Real Estate
FSKFS KKR Capital Corp.18.36%Financial ServicesTop Dividend Growers
KOThe Coca-Cola Company2.46%55 yrJNJJohnson & Johnson2.07%55 yrPEPPepsiCo, Inc.4.71%53 yrEMREmerson Electric Co.1.40%53 yrCLColgate-Palmolive Company2.51%52 yrWMTWalmart Inc.0.95%50 yrHTOHTOH2O America2.92%45 yrEDConsolidated Edison, Inc.3.39%44 yr