Jane Quinn
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A Dividend Cut Can Hit Retirees Twice
A dividend suspension can cut retirement cash flow just as the stock falls. SDY and VYM spread exposure across dividend payers; SPYI gets much of its distribution from options instead.
Sun Life's 3.4% Yield Is Backed by Earnings Coverage
Sun Life reported C$2.02 in underlying earnings per share against a C$0.96 quarterly dividend. That put its payout ratio at about 48%, though current coverage does not guarantee future payments.
JPMorgan Raises Dividend as Analysts See More Upside
JPMorgan raised its quarterly dividend 10% to $1.65. Sixteen of 28 analysts rate the stock a Buy, but the October earnings report will test whether results support the payout.
KNOT Offshore Partners Raises Distribution as Coverage Comes Into Question
KNOT Offshore Partners raised its quarterly payout to $0.10 per common unit. But the declared annual rate and the forecast analysis use different distribution figures, complicating the income outlook.
Fifth Third Raises Its Dividend With Capital Below Target
Fifth Third lifted its quarterly dividend to $0.42, a 5% increase, even as its capital ratio remained below target after the $12.70 billion Comerica acquisition. Earnings cover the payout, but capital and credit risks still matter.
Santander Raises Dividend as Shares Stay 10% Below Their Peak
Banco Santander raised its 2026 interim cash dividend by 10% to 12.7 euro cents per share after first-half underlying profit rose to EUR 7.328 billion. The payment is scheduled for November 2, and the shares were 10.44% below their 52-week high on October 2.
City Lodge Raises Dividend as Profit Falls
City Lodge Hotels raised its final dividend to 11 cents after revenue grew 10% and adjusted earnings per share rose 20%. Annual profit still fell 5%, as investors weigh the bigger payout against higher costs.
Conagra's Dividend Cut Leaves Q1 Earnings With Little Room to Slip
Conagra's Q1 fiscal 2027 earnings beat market expectations, but organic sales fell and the shares stayed under pressure. The lower dividend gives the company more cash to reduce debt. Now it must steady operations and stay within its full-year outlook.
Texas Instruments Raises Dividend as Earnings Test Nears
Texas Instruments raised its quarterly dividend to $1.52 per share, extending its annual run of increases to 23 years. The October 27 earnings report will give investors a fresh measure of the company's growth.
GE HealthCare Raises Dividend as Margins Face Pressure
GE HealthCare's 14.3% quarterly dividend increase lifts the cash payment to shareholders. But orders are growing faster than revenue, adjusted margins have slipped, and Patient Care Solutions remains under review.
T-Mobile Raises Dividend as AI Network Upgrades Face a Churn Test
T-Mobile US is raising its quarterly dividend 15% to $1.17 per share as it expands AI network upgrades nationwide. Higher bills and rival promotions could put customer retention under pressure.
Genco Shipping & Trading's 80-Cent Payout Depends on Freight Rates
Genco moved from a $6.8 million loss in Q2 2025 to $16.6 million in profit in Q2 2026, then declared a $0.80-per-share dividend. Management expects payouts above $1 in each of the next two quarters, but those payments depend on freight rates and available cash.
Korean REIT ETF Uses Building Sale Proceeds to Boost Payouts
Hanwha Asset Management plans four months of larger PLUS K-REITs ETF payouts, funded by a property sale. The temporary increase also carries a risk of a larger-than-usual ex-dividend price adjustment.
VICI Raises Its Dividend as Shares Slide 24%
VICI Properties raised its quarterly dividend to $0.46, while its shares fell nearly 24% over the past year. Lease income supports the payout, but a change in Caesars' ownership could affect future lease terms.
Conagra's Dividend Cut Adds Pressure to Its Stock
Conagra shares fell 5.56% to $13.33 on September 30, 2026. Adjusted earnings beat estimates, but sales volumes fell and the full-year outlook still points to lower organic sales.
WeTouch Needs More Time to Process Special Dividend
WeTouch says it needs more time to verify records and process its special cash dividend, which is capped at $500,000. Eligible shareholders remain those recorded on August 17, 2026.
PepsiCo Raises Its Dividend as Cash Flow Cushion Narrows
PepsiCo raised its dividend 4% as net income fell to $8.295 billion and operating cash flow slipped 3.36%. Fiscal 2025 free cash flow barely exceeded dividends, and planned 2026 buybacks will make another call on cash.
Three Chemical Stocks Kept Raising Their Dividends
Dow and LyondellBasell cut quarterly dividends as the chemical downturn squeezed payouts. Linde, Ecolab and Sherwin-Williams raised theirs, backed by contracts, repeat demand and pricing power.
China Feihe's Special Dividend Tests Investor Confidence as Earnings Weaken
China Feihe has declared a special dividend of HK$0.2905 per share, totaling about HK$2.559 billion. Its interim net profit fell 12.7% year on year, raising questions about the company's ability to sustain cash returns as earnings weaken.
RBC Shares Slip as Dividend Hike Meets a Technical Test
Royal Bank of Canada lifted its quarterly dividend to C$1.76 and announced two new note offerings. Its shares still fell 0.59% to C$283.39, below key short-term averages as investors weigh the stock's next move.
F&M Bancorp Raises Its Dividend for the 32nd Straight Year
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp raised its regular quarterly dividend to 24 cents per share and added a one-time cent for America's 250th anniversary. The combined payment is due October 20, 2026.
Motus lifts dividend to ZAR 7.10 as profit climbs
Motus raised its fiscal 2026 dividend 29% to ZAR 7.10 as pretax profit reached ZAR 4,005 million. The final ZAR 4.10 payment has a September 29, 2026, cum-dividend deadline.
First United's Dividend Raise Puts Earnings Momentum to the Test
First United raised its quarterly dividend 7.7% to $0.28 per share after another adjusted earnings beat. Shares are up roughly 17% this year, and reported insider selling gives income investors more to weigh.
First American Raises Dividend 11% as Housing Volumes Stay Soft
First American raised its quarterly dividend to $0.61 per share. But subdued home-price growth and mortgage-rate pressure keep transaction volumes central to the company's income outlook.
IRS ETF Ruling Puts AB's High Yield Under Scrutiny
The IRS says some structured ETF transfers of appreciated securities trigger taxable events. For AllianceBernstein investors, the ruling comes alongside a 9.94% yield and a payout ratio above earnings.
Cybertech Pairs ₹24 in Dividends With a Share Buyback
Cybertech's anniversary package includes a ₹20 special dividend, its ₹4 annual payout and a buyback at ₹170 per share. Revenue rose 2.7% as the company continued investing in AI offerings and talent.
Mondelez Raises Dividend After Earnings Beat
Mondelez will pay $0.52 per share on October 14 after raising its dividend by 4%. Quarterly earnings topped estimates, while differing payout ratio figures and a CEO share sale add context for investors.
Clorox Lifts Dividend as Earnings and Debt Squeeze Cash
Clorox raised its quarterly dividend by one cent as earnings weakened and debt remained high after acquisitions. With an 85% payout ratio and shares near a 52-week low, cash flow will be the key test.
McDonald's Raises Dividend as Shares Near a 52-Week Low
McDonald's raised its quarterly dividend by 4% to $1.93, or $7.72 annualized, as shares fell 21.1% this year and U.S. foot traffic weakened. Franchise rents and royalties support the payout, but higher interest costs and soft sales remain risks.
Four Infrastructure ETFs Raise Monthly Payouts for September
Infrastructure Capital raised monthly distributions for QVOL, BNDS, SCAP and ICAP. The new payments are due September 30, but QVOL's targeted annual rate is neither a yield nor a guaranteed return.
