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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 1, 2026, SmarterDividends tracks 2,956 U.S.-listed stocks, ETFs and funds that pay a dividend.
- As of Oct 1, 2026, the median forward dividend yield among U.S.-listed dividend-paying stocks with a market value of at least $500 million is 2.65%.
- As of Oct 1, 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 1, 2026, 81 U.S.-listed companies raised their regular dividend and 4 cut it, by ex-dividend date. That is 20.3 increases for every cut.
- In the seven days from Oct 1, 2026, 131 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 1, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/
Latest Dividend 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%.
Dividend Aristocrats — 20+ Years of Growth
KOThe Coca-Cola Company2.43%55 yr
JNJJohnson & Johnson1.97%55 yr
PEPPepsiCo, Inc.4.61%53 yr
EMREmerson Electric Co.1.39%53 yr
CLColgate-Palmolive Company2.45%52 yr
WMTWalmart Inc.0.91%50 yrHTOHTOH2O America2.87%45 yr
EDConsolidated Edison, Inc.3.42%44 yrHighest Yield
PMTPennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust19.83%Real Estate
PSECProspect Capital Corporation19.67%Financial Services
PDIPIMCO Dynamic Income Fund19.04%Financial Services
PLTKPlaytika Holding Corp.18.69%Communication Services
IGRCBRE Global Real Estate Income Fund18.41%Financial Services
FSKFS KKR Capital Corp.18.28%Financial Services
DXDynex Capital, Inc.18.01%Real Estate
MFAMFA Financial, Inc.17.98%Real EstateTop Dividend Growers
JNJJohnson & Johnson1.97%55 yrKOThe Coca-Cola Company2.43%55 yrPEPPepsiCo, Inc.4.61%53 yrEMREmerson Electric Co.1.39%53 yrCLColgate-Palmolive Company2.45%52 yrWMTWalmart Inc.0.91%50 yrHTOHTOH2O America2.87%45 yrEDConsolidated Edison, Inc.3.42%44 yr