Dividend News

■ ETF · Jul 19 High-Dividend ETFs Yielding Over 4%: A Data-Driven Look A screen of U.S. equity ETFs reveals several funds with dividend yields above 4%, led by Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF at 7.85%. ■ Increase · Jul 19 Goldman Sachs Q2 2026: Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike to $5.00, and $4B Buyback Goldman Sachs reported Q2 net income of $6,628M, raised its quarterly dividend to $5.00 per share, and executed $4,000M in buybacks amid multiple bond offerings. GS ■ ETF · Jul 19 HDV's Neutral Trend and Risk-Reward Setup: A Data-Driven Look HDV shows a mid-channel oscillation pattern with a 13.1:1 risk-reward ratio, targeting a 3.8% gain against 0.3% risk. Current sentiment is positive but neutrality persists in the mid-term. HDV ■ Increase · Jul 19 Ryder System (R) Boosts Dividend 11%, Emphasizes Shareholder Returns Ryder System increased its quarterly dividend by 11% to $1.01 per share, reinforcing its focus on cash returns through dividends and buybacks. R ■ Cut · Jul 19 Conagra Brands Cuts Dividend by 50% After S&P 500 Removal Conagra Brands slashed its quarterly dividend from $0.35 to $0.175 per share, reducing the yield from 10% to 5%, following a $2 billion impairment charge and removal from the S&P 500. CAG ■ ETF · Jul 19 VYM's $94.6B Portfolio: Dividend Kings Support Durable Income Stream Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) holds $94.6 billion in assets, with top holdings like Johnson & Johnson and Coca-Cola providing well-covered dividends. The fund delivered 21.6% total return over the past year. VYM ■ ETF · Jul 19 Capital Group Dividend Value ETF: Durable Cash Flow Focus CGDV targets companies with durable cash flows and strong balance sheets, offering a 1.2% yield with 9.54% CAGR dividend growth over three years. CGDV ■ Increase · Jul 19 Lindsay Corporation Boosts Dividend Amid CFO Departure Lindsay Corp increases quarterly dividend to $0.38 per share as CFO Sam Hinrichsen plans to resign in 2026, with transition support through year-end. LNN ■ Announcement · Jul 19 YieldMax Announces Distributions for BIGY, RNTY, and SOXY ETFs YieldMax declared distributions for its Target 12 ETFs BIGY, RNTY, and SOXY, with annualized distribution rates ranging from 12.82% to 16.04% as of May 4, 2026. BIGYRNTYSOXY ■ Analysis · Jul 18 Duke Energy (DUK) Raises Dividend to $1.085 Per Share Amid Steady Share Price Duke Energy increased its quarterly dividend to $1.085 per share, payable mid-September. The stock trades at $125.01, with a fair value estimate of $137.83 per analysts, though DCF suggests $97.20. DUK ■ Policy · Jul 18 Senate NDAA Proposal Would Ban Stock Buybacks and Dividends for Defense Contractors A provision in the Senate's FY2027 defense bill would prohibit defense contractors from repurchasing shares or paying dividends unless they invest in qualifying defense projects. ■ Analysis · Jul 18 Pfizer's $14.6B Dividend Payout Faces Patent Cliff Risks Pfizer paid $14.6 billion in dividends over 18 months, but upcoming patent expirations on key drugs and a high payout ratio raise questions about dividend sustainability. PFE ■ ETF · Jul 18 YieldMax to Close Four ETFs Including ABNY, DISO, FEAT, FIVY YieldMax ETFs announced the closure of four funds due to low investor demand, with final trading on June 15, 2026 and liquidation on June 18, 2026. DISO ■ Increase · Jul 18 Target Corporation Boosts Quarterly Dividend to $1.16 Target Corporation raises its quarterly dividend by 1.8% to $1.16 per share, marking the 55th consecutive annual increase. TGT ■ Announcement · Jul 18 CI Investment Grade Bond ETF Sets July 31 Dividend of CAD 0.0320 CI Investment Grade Bond ETF (TSX:FIG) declared a monthly dividend of CAD 0.0320 per share, payable July 31, 2026, with ex-date July 27. CSH ■ ETF · Jul 18 QDTE Offers Weekly Nasdaq-100 Payouts at 45% Distribution Rate The Roundhill Innovation-100 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF (QDTE) pays weekly distributions with a trailing yield near 45%, outpacing monthly payer JEPQ on income but with higher fees and volatility. ■ Increase · Jul 18 Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares Hikes Quarterly Dividend to $0.41 Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc. (OTCQX:TYCB) declared a $0.41 quarterly dividend, a 6.8% year-to-date increase, payable August 6, 2026. CTBI ■ Increase · Jul 18 Wells Fargo Q2 2026 Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike, and Bond Issuance Wells Fargo reported stronger-than-expected Q2 2026 earnings, announced an 11% dividend increase, and issued new senior unsecured notes across maturities from 2030 to 2046. WFC ■ Increase · Jul 18 Federal Realty Trust Declares 58th Annual Dividend Increase; $10,000 Investment Yields $366 Federal Realty Investment Trust raised its dividend for the 58th consecutive year, maintaining its status as the only REIT Dividend King. A $10,000 investment at current prices generates $366.12 in annual passive income. FCRT ■ Increase · Jul 18 PepsiCo Boosts Dividend 4% to $1.48, Extending 54-Year Increase Streak PepsiCo raises its quarterly dividend by 4% to $1.48 per share, marking the 54th consecutive annual increase. The dividend is payable September 30, 2026. PEP ■ Increase · Jul 18 J.M. Smucker Boosts Dividend by 2%, Extends Growth Streak to 25 Years J.M. Smucker Co. raises quarterly dividend to $1.12 per share, marking 25 consecutive years of dividend growth. SJM ■ Increase · Jul 18 Cummins Inc. Raises Quarterly Dividend by 10% to $2.20 Per Share Cummins Inc. increased its quarterly dividend by 10% to $2.20 per share, marking the 17th consecutive year of dividend growth. CMI ■ Increase · Jul 18 J.M. Smucker Co. (SJM) Raises Quarterly Dividend by 2% The J.M. Smucker Co. increased its quarterly dividend to $1.12 per share, marking the 25th consecutive fiscal year of dividend growth. SJM ■ Announcement · Jul 18 Bank of America Declares Preferred Stock Dividends for August and September 2026 Bank of America's Board of Directors authorized regular cash dividends on several series of preferred stock, payable in August and September 2026. BAC