Dividend News

■ Increase · Aug 17 Delek Logistics Partners Raises Distribution for 54th Straight Quarter Delek Logistics Partners increased its quarterly distribution to $1.135 per share, marking the 54th consecutive quarterly raise. The company also announced a 4 million share offering at $50 per share. ■ ETF · Aug 16 HDV, FDL, DTD Outperform S&P 500 in 2026 with Yields Up to 3% High-dividend ETFs HDV, FDL, and DTD have beaten the S&P 500 in 2026, with yields near 3%, as rotation into dividend sectors drives gains. HDVFDLSPY ■ Announcement · Aug 16 Southside Bancshares (SBSI) Ex-Dividend Date Approaching: Key Details Southside Bancshares (SBSI) will trade ex-dividend on August 20, with a $0.37 per share payout on September 3. The company's trailing yield is 4.4%, and its payout ratio is 57%. SBSI ■ Cut · Aug 16 Two BDCs Face Likely Dividend Cuts: A Data Review Several BDCs have cut dividends recently; two well-known names may follow. This article reviews their financials and payout sustainability. MAIN ■ Increase · Aug 16 Old Republic International (ORI) Raises Quarterly Dividend to $0.315 Old Republic International increased its quarterly dividend to $0.315, implying a full-year payout of $1.26. The stock trades near fair value estimates. ORI ■ Increase · Aug 16 Delek Logistics Partners Raises Distribution for 54th Consecutive Quarter Delek Logistics Partners increased its quarterly distribution to $1.135 per share, marking the 54th consecutive quarterly raise. The company also announced a dilutive share offering, impacting its stock price. ■ ETF · Aug 16 Five Monthly-Paying ETFs Offer Yields from 7% to 14% for 2027 These five ETFs provide monthly income via covered calls, preferred stocks, or high-yield bonds, with distribution rates ranging from roughly 7% to 14%. QQQIJEPQGPIQ ■ Increase · Aug 16 National Health Investors Q2 2026 Results and Dividend Increase National Health Investors reported higher Q2 2026 revenue and net income, and raised its quarterly dividend to $0.94 per share, signaling confidence in cash flow. NHI ■ Increase · Aug 16 OUTFRONT Media Q2 2026 Results, Dividend Hike, and Jets Deal: A Data Review OUTFRONT Media reported Q2 2026 sales of $522.5M, net income of $77.5M, raised its quarterly dividend to $0.33, and signed a multi-year ad deal with the New York Jets. OUT ■ ETF · Aug 16 BIGY vs MSTY: Diversified Option Income ETF Targets 12% Yield YieldMax's BIGY ETF offers a 12% income target from 50 blue chips, contrasting with MSTY's 68% decline and reduced payouts. MSTYBIGY ■ ETF · Aug 16 SCHD vs. FDVV: Comparing Two Dividend ETFs Schwab's SCHD offers lower costs and higher yield with defensive sectors, while Fidelity's FDVV leans into tech for growth. Here's how they stack up. SCHDFDVV ■ ETF · Aug 16 FDV ETF: Fee Drag and Quality Concerns Limit Appeal Federated Hermes US Strategic Dividend ETF (FDV) underperforms peers due to high fees and lower-quality holdings, with a 3.05% yield but weak growth metrics. FDVFDVVSCHDVIG ■ Analysis · Aug 16 Home Depot vs. Lowe's: Dividend Growth and Valuation Compared Home Depot and Lowe's have both raised dividends for 17 straight years. Lowe's offers faster dividend growth and a lower P/E, while Home Depot has a higher yield. HDLOW ■ ETF · Aug 15 FDL ETF: Yield-First Strategy Faces Structural Challenges First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund ETF (FDL) holds a defensive stance but may lag in bull markets due to its yield-focused, quarterly rebalancing approach. FDLSPY ■ Analysis · Aug 15 Home Depot vs. Lowe's: Dividend Growth and Valuation Compared Home Depot and Lowe's have both raised dividends for 17 straight years. Lowe's offers faster dividend growth and a lower P/E, while Home Depot has a higher yield. HDLOW ■ ETF · Aug 15 BIGY vs MSTY: Diversified YieldMax Fund Targets 12% Without Single-Stock Risk YieldMax's BIGY spreads option income across 50 blue chips, offering a 12% target yield with less volatility than single-stock MSTY. YMAXMSTYBIGY ■ Increase · Aug 15 Dover (DOV) Dividend Raised for 71st Year Amid Share Price Pullback Dover (DOV) increased its quarterly dividend to $0.525, marking 71 years of growth, while shares have pulled back from recent highs. DOV ■ Announcement · Aug 15 Empire State Realty OP Declares Q3 2026 Dividends; Units Trade at Discount Empire State Realty OP (ESBA) declared Q3 2026 dividends, with units trading at $4.60, down 26.4% YTD. P/S ratio of 1.7x vs peer average 4x, and DCF fair value estimate of $13.78. ESBA ■ Announcement · Aug 15 Roundhill MSFT WeeklyPay ETF Sets Ex-Dividend Date for August 2026 MSFW will trade ex-dividend on August 17, 2026, with a $0.26357 per share payout to shareholders of record that day. MSFT ■ Announcement · Aug 15 AMETEK Declares Q3 2026 Dividend of $0.34 Per Share AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share, payable Sept. 30 to shareholders of record as of Sept. 15. AME ■ ETF · Aug 15 Palantir's 31.5% Gain vs. YieldMax PLTY's 28.9%: Covered Call Impact Palantir stock rose 31.5% in a month, but the YieldMax PLTR Option Income ETF gained only 28.9% due to its covered call strategy, which caps upside in exchange for income. PLTRYPLIPLTY ■ Announcement · Aug 15 Old Republic (ORI) Raises Dividend, Appoints New E&S COO Old Republic International increased its quarterly dividend to $0.315 per share, implying a full-year payout of $1.26, and appointed John Paulk as COO of its Excess & Surplus unit. ORI ■ Announcement · Aug 15 First BanCorp (FBP) Raises Quarterly Dividend by 11.1% First BanCorp increased its quarterly dividend by 11.1% to $0.20, pushing its yield above industry average. The bank's earnings are projected to grow, but regional concentration remains a risk. FBP ■ Increase · Aug 15 EnerSys (ENS) Q1 2027: Record Profit, Dividend Hike, and Buyback Completion EnerSys reported record Q1 earnings, raised its dividend by 10%, and completed a $208.95M buyback. The company also issued Q2 sales guidance of $955M-$995M. ENS