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JPMorgan Lifts Dividend 10% After Earnings Beat Estimates
JPMorgan Chase raised its quarterly dividend to $1.65 a share after second-quarter earnings and revenue beat estimates. The payment is due October 31, ahead of the bank's October 13 earnings call.
Northpointe Raises Quarterly Dividend 20% to 3 Cents
Northpointe Bancshares raised its quarterly dividend to 3 cents per share from 2.5 cents. Shareholders of record on October 15, 2026, are scheduled to receive the payment on November 4.
Santander Raises Interim Dividend 10% After Record Profit
Santander approved an interim dividend of EUR 0.127 per share, payable from November 2, after first-half underlying profit rose 15%. Its NYSE-traded shares remain below their 52-week high ahead of the October results.
Regions Raises Its Dividend; KeyCorp Keeps Its Payout Flat
Regions raised its quarterly dividend to $0.30, while KeyCorp kept its payment at $0.205. The yield gap is small, but KeyCorp's rising nonperforming assets and multiyear freeze are risks for income investors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Juroku Financial Group tests investor nerves with special dividend as stock runs hot
Juroku Financial Group bumps up its interim dividend after a sharp rally, but investors are wary as the stock trades above its cash flow value and core returns lag top banks.
Grupo Cibest stock climbs as special dividend and loan growth fuel rally
Grupo Cibest shares are trading above analyst targets after a special dividend and a surge in syndicated loans push the Latin American bank's market cap near $23 billion
QCR Holdings dividend hike puts stock near year highs
QCR Holdings stock is trading close to its 52-week peak after a 50 percent dividend increase and a fresh analyst rating but faces questions about valuation as earnings outpace revenue growth
Fifth Third Bancorp boosts dividend payout for eleventh consecutive year
Fifth Third Bancorp raises its quarterly common dividend to $0.42 per share for Q3 2026 and announces upcoming preferred stock payments, extending its streak of annual increases and highlighting its financial resilience
Tom Lee's Fall 2026 Stock Picks Highlight AI and Banking Risks
Veteran strategist Tom Lee updates his buy list for fall 2026, spotlighting Arista Networks, JPMorgan Chase, and Lumentum Holdings, while warning investors about valuation risks in Robinhood and the importance of sector diversification
Italy's MPS thinks three takeovers are better than one
Italy's Monte dei Paschi di Siena is exploring multiple acquisition targets as it seeks to strengthen its position in the European banking sector, raising questions about consolidation risks and the impact on shareholders
Morgan Stanley Sees Opportunity as Schwab Stock Falls After Record Quarter
Charles Schwab posted record earnings and raised its revenue outlook, yet shares slipped as investors focused on positioning rather than fundamentals. Morgan Stanley is doubling down on its bullish view as Schwab's business mix shifts beyond interest rates
Goldman Sachs Doubles Down With 11% Dividend Hike After Fed Test
Goldman Sachs is raising its quarterly dividend to $5 per share after passing the Federal Reserve's latest stress test, signaling confidence in its capital strength as other major banks also boost payouts