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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 2, 2026, SmarterDividends tracks 2,949 U.S.-listed stocks, ETFs and funds that pay a dividend.
- As of Oct 2, 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 2, 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 2, 2026, 84 U.S.-listed companies raised their regular dividend and 4 cut it, by ex-dividend date. That is 21.0 increases for every cut.
- In the seven days from Oct 2, 2026, 137 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 2, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/
Latest Dividend News
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.
Dividend Aristocrats — 20+ Years of Growth
KOThe Coca-Cola Company2.46%55 yr
JNJJohnson & Johnson2.02%55 yr
PEPPepsiCo, Inc.4.67%53 yr
EMREmerson Electric Co.1.43%53 yr
CLColgate-Palmolive Company2.48%52 yr
WMTWalmart Inc.0.95%50 yrHTOHTOH2O America2.86%45 yr
EDConsolidated Edison, Inc.3.44%44 yrHighest Yield
PSECProspect Capital Corporation20.00%Financial Services
CIMChimera Investment Corporation18.89%Real Estate
PDIPIMCO Dynamic Income Fund18.86%Financial Services
PLTKPlaytika Holding Corp.18.69%Communication Services
FSKFS KKR Capital Corp.18.56%Financial Services
QFINQfin Holdings, Inc.18.51%Financial Services
IGRCBRE Global Real Estate Income Fund18.37%Financial Services
MFAMFA Financial, Inc.18.34%Real EstateTop Dividend Growers
JNJJohnson & Johnson2.02%55 yrKOThe Coca-Cola Company2.46%55 yrPEPPepsiCo, Inc.4.67%53 yrEMREmerson Electric Co.1.43%53 yrCLColgate-Palmolive Company2.48%52 yrWMTWalmart Inc.0.95%50 yrHTOHTOH2O America2.86%45 yrEDConsolidated Edison, Inc.3.44%44 yr