Dividend News

■ REIT · Aug 21 W. P. Carey Raises 2026 AFFO Guidance, Adds 45 Properties in Q2 W. P. Carey increased its 2026 AFFO guidance and added 45 properties in Q2, with occupancy at 98.5% and dividend coverage at 143%. WPC ■ Announcement · Aug 21 Medtronic Declares Q2 FY2027 Dividend of $0.72 Per Share Medtronic's board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.72 per share, payable Oct. 16, 2026, to shareholders of record Sept. 25, 2026. MDT ■ Increase · Aug 21 Costco Raises Quarterly Dividend by 13.1% to $1.47 Costco Wholesale increased its quarterly dividend by 13.1%, now paying $1.47 per share, with an annual rate of $5.88. A $10,000 investment yields about $61 annually. COST ■ Cut · Aug 21 · detected in our data AMZY declares $0.085 weekly distribution, 36.6% lower than last week AMZY's weekly distribution drops to $0.085 per share, ex-date Aug 20, reflecting variable payout. AMZY ■ Cut · Aug 21 · detected in our data MSFO declares $0.1410 per share weekly distribution, 37% below last week MSFO's weekly distribution drops to $0.1410 per share, ex-date Aug 20, reflecting variable nature. MSFO ■ Increase · Aug 21 · detected in our data SMCY declares $0.105 per share weekly distribution, 52% above last week YieldMax SMCI Option Income Str ETF (SMCY) declared a weekly distribution of $0.1050 per share, up 52.17% from the previous week. SMCY ■ Cut · Aug 21 · detected in our data BABO declares $0.081 per share weekly distribution, 19% below last week YieldMax BABA Option Income Strategy ETF (BABO) declares $0.081 per share weekly distribution, down 19% from prior week. BABO ■ Increase · Aug 21 · detected in our data NVDY declares $0.12 per share weekly distribution, 21.2% above last week YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF (NVDY) declares $0.12 per share weekly distribution, up 21.2% from prior week. NVDY ■ Cut · Aug 21 · detected in our data PYPY declares $0.295 weekly distribution, 44% lower than last week Yieldmax PYPL Option Income Strategy ETF (PYPY) declares $0.295 per share weekly distribution, down 44.23% from previous. PYPY ■ Increase · Aug 21 · detected in our data SBSI raises its quarterly dividend 2.78% to $0.37 per share Southside Bancshares increases its quarterly dividend to $0.37 per share, a 2.78% raise, with ex-dividend date of August 20, 2026. SBSI ■ Increase · Aug 21 · detected in our data CNP raises its quarterly dividend 4.35% to $0.24 per share CenterPoint Energy (CNP) increases its quarterly dividend by 4.35% to $0.24, with ex-dividend date Aug. 20, 2026. CNP ■ Cut · Aug 21 · detected in our data MSTY Declares $0.1620 Weekly Distribution, Down 10.5% from Prior Week MSTY declares $0.1620 per share weekly distribution, ex-date Aug 20, 2026. MSTY ■ Increase · Aug 21 · detected in our data ResMed (RMD) Raises Quarterly Dividend 10% to $0.66, Extending 13-Year Growth Streak ResMed (RMD) increases its quarterly dividend by 10% to $0.66, marking the 13th consecutive annual raise. RMD ■ Announcement · Aug 20 MetLife Declares Preferred Stock Dividends for Q3 2026 MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) announced preferred stock dividends payable September 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 31, 2026. MET ■ ETF · Aug 20 LVHI ETF: 4.5% Yield with Currency Hedge for Rising Rates Franklin Intl Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF offers a 4.5% yield and currency hedging, potentially outperforming unhedged peers if rates rise. LVHI ■ ETF · Aug 20 Morningstar Highlights Dividend ETFs as Defensive Options Amid Market Uncertainty Morningstar suggests dividend ETFs could offer stability as markets hover at highs, citing their potential to cushion declines. ■ Increase · Aug 20 AIA Group H1 2026: Record VONB, OPAT, and 10% Dividend Increase AIA Group reported record growth in VONB and OPAT for H1 2026, with a 10% dividend hike and strong performance across key markets. AAGIY ■ Increase · Aug 20 Tapestry (TPR) Falls 14% Despite Q4 Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike, and Buyback Completion Tapestry's Q4 2026 results showed higher sales and net income, a 16% dividend increase, and a completed buyback, yet the stock dropped 14.3%. TPR ■ Increase · Aug 20 Bank7 Corp. Raises Quarterly Dividend by 11.11% to $0.30 Bank7 Corp. increases quarterly dividend to $0.30 per share, marking its seventh consecutive annual increase. BSVN ■ Announcement · Aug 20 Equifax Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.56 per Share Equifax's board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.56 per share, payable Sept. 15, 2026, to shareholders of record Aug. 31, 2026. The company has paid dividends for over a century. EFX ■ Announcement · Aug 20 WesBanco Declares Quarterly Dividends on Common and Preferred Stock WesBanco's board declared a $0.38 quarterly common dividend and a preferred dividend of $0.4609 per depositary share, both payable Oct. 1. WSBC ■ Increase · Aug 20 SS&C Technologies Raises Dividend, Wins $1B AI Fund Mandate SS&C Technologies increased its annual dividend to $1.20 per share and secured a fund administration contract from Lexington Capital Management covering over $1 billion in assets. SSNC ■ Announcement · Aug 20 State Farm Issues $5 Billion Dividend to Auto Policyholders State Farm is distributing $5 billion in dividends to auto policyholders, with average refunds of $100 per vehicle. ■ Increase · Aug 20 Badger Meter (BMI) Raises Dividend by 10% to $0.44 Quarterly Badger Meter increases quarterly dividend 10% to $0.44, lifting annual rate to $1.76, alongside a $150M buyback authorization. BMI