Dividend News

■ Increase · Aug 20 · detected in our data FEPI declares $0.2050 per share weekly distribution, 0.99% above last week REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF (FEPI) declared a weekly distribution of $0.2050 per share, up 0.99% from the previous week. FEPI ■ Cut · Aug 20 · detected in our data BTCI cuts its monthly dividend 2.63% to $0.629 per share BTCI reduces its monthly dividend to $0.629 per share, a 2.63% cut from the previous $0.646, with ex-date Aug. 19, 2026. BTCI ■ Increase · Aug 20 · detected in our data HDV raises its quarterly dividend 20.7% to $0.105 per share iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.105, up 20.7% from prior $0.087, with ex-date Aug 19, 2026. HDV ■ Cut · Aug 20 · detected in our data YMAG declares $0.1060 weekly distribution, 5.4% below last week YMAG's new weekly distribution is $0.1060 per share, down 5.36% from the previous payment, with ex-dividend date Aug 19, 2026. YMAG ■ Increase · Aug 20 · detected in our data EE raises quarterly dividend 12.5% to $0.09 per share Excelerate Energy increases its quarterly dividend by 12.5% to $0.09 per share, with ex-dividend date Aug. 19, 2026. EE ■ Increase · Aug 20 · detected in our data CSL raises quarterly dividend 13.64% to $1.25 per share Carlisle Companies (CSL) increases its quarterly dividend by 13.64% to $1.25, marking 24 consecutive years of growth. CSL ■ ETF · Aug 19 High-Yield Dividend ETFs for Inflation Hedging: 5 Funds Over 5% With inflation concerns rising due to oil price spikes, these five dividend ETFs offer yields above 5%, providing potential income protection. VYM ■ Announcement · Aug 19 Telus Cuts Dividend by 55% to Focus on Debt Reduction Telus reduced its quarterly dividend from $0.4184 to $0.1875 per share, a 55% cut, aiming to save $2.7 billion by 2028 for deleveraging. TU ■ Increase · Aug 19 Imperial Equities Raises Quarterly Dividend by 50% Imperial Equities Inc. (TSXV: IEI) increases annual dividend from $0.08 to $0.12 per share, effective Q1 2027. ■ ETF · Aug 19 Fidelity High Dividend ETF (FDVV): A Balanced Approach to Dividend Income Fidelity High Dividend ETF offers a middle-ground yield, combining high dividend yield with dividend growth potential. This article examines its strategy and fit for income-focused portfolios. FDVVVYMI ■ Announcement · Aug 19 State Farm Announces $5 Billion Dividend to Auto Policyholders State Farm will distribute $5 billion in dividends to eligible auto policyholders, the largest in its history, with payments averaging $100 per vehicle. ■ Announcement · Aug 19 McDonald's Nears Dividend King Status with 50-Year Streak McDonald's is one dividend increase away from becoming a Dividend King, with a 49-year streak and a 5% raise in 2026. MCD ■ Increase · Aug 19 MDU Resources Raises Dividend, Sets New Payout Target MDU Resources Group increased its quarterly dividend to $0.145 per share and set a new payout ratio target of 55%-65% of earnings, effective October 1, 2026. MDU ■ ETF · Aug 19 WisdomTree MidCap Dividend ETF (DON) Offers 2.26% Yield from Mid-Cap Stocks DON pays monthly dividends from mid-cap holdings, yielding 2.26% annually. The fund provides diversification away from large-cap tech giants. ■ ETF · Aug 19 SCHD Outperforms Nasdaq in 2025 as Value Rotation Drives Gains The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) returned 27% YTD, beating the Nasdaq 100's 19%, as value stocks outperformed growth. SCHD ■ Increase · Aug 19 EVN Reports Record Profits, Raises Dividend 62%, Sets 60% Payout Policy Evolution Mining's FY26 results show record profits and cash flow, enabling a 62% dividend increase and a new 60% payout policy. EVN ■ Announcement · Aug 19 Realty Income Declares 674th Consecutive Monthly Dividend Realty Income (NYSE: O) declared its 674th consecutive monthly dividend of $0.2710 per share, payable September 15, 2026. O ■ Cut · Aug 19 · detected in our data NVIT declares $0.2460 per share weekly distribution, 0.81% below last week YieldMax NVDA ETF (NVIT) declares weekly distribution of $0.2460, slightly lower than last week's $0.2480. NVIT ■ Increase · Aug 19 · detected in our data TEST declares $0.178 weekly distribution, 2.89% above last week TEST's new weekly distribution of $0.1780 per share is 2.89% higher than the previous payment, with ex-dividend date Aug 18, 2026. TEST ■ Cut · Aug 19 · detected in our data MSST declares $0.1060 weekly distribution, 5.36% lower than last week MSST's new weekly distribution is $0.1060, down 5.36% from last week's $0.1120, with ex-date 2026-08-18. MSST ■ Increase · Aug 19 · detected in our data RGA raises quarterly dividend 5.38% to $0.98 per share Reinsurance Group of America increases its quarterly dividend by 5.38% to $0.98, marking the 14th consecutive annual increase. RGA ■ Increase · Aug 19 · detected in our data LSTR raises quarterly dividend 10% to $0.44 per share Landstar System (LSTR) increases its quarterly dividend by 10% to $0.44, with ex-dividend date Aug 18, 2026. LSTR ■ Increase · Aug 18 Main Street Capital's Base Monthly Dividend: 12 Increases Since 2021 Main Street Capital has raised its base monthly dividend 12 times since 2021 and never cut it since 2007, with a current yield of 5.4%. BDC ■ Analysis · Aug 18 Chimera's CIM-A Preferred Share Trades at Premium Despite Lower Yield Chimera Investment's CIM-A preferred share offers a 9.27% stripped yield but trades at 110.7% of its buy target, while CIM-B provides a 10.24% yield near its target.