Best Dividend Kings: August 2026

Dividend Kings are outperforming the S&P 500 YTD, with a 14.98% total return versus SPY's 12.89%. Thirty Dividend Kings are beating SPY, and 25 appear both potentially undervalued and offer ≥10% annualized return potential. Dividend growth among Kings accelerated, with the average rate rising to 4.12% and several notable increases announced.

Seeking Alpha • 18 hours ago

Cincinnati Financial Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

CINCINNATI, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cincinnati Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CINF) announced that at today's regular meeting, the board of directors declared a 94 cents-per-share regular quarterly cash dividend. The dividend is payable October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 23, 2026.

PRNewsWire • Aug 21, 2026

ESNT vs. CINF: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Investors interested in stocks from the Insurance - Property and Casualty sector have probably already heard of Essent Group (ESNT) and Cincinnati Financial (CINF). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 20, 2026

CINF Outperforms Industry: What Should Investors Do Now?

Cincinnati Financial's disciplined underwriting, agency-led growth and rising investment income support long-term growth despite catastrophe risks.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 7, 2026

Why Cincinnati Financial (CINF) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Cincinnati Financial (CINF) have what it takes?

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 3, 2026

Cincinnati Financial: The Equity Portfolio Saved Q2, But Commercial Lines Need Attention

Cincinnati Financial Corporation reported strong Q2 net income driven by $1.3B in pre-tax investment gains, primarily from its sizable equity portfolio. Operating EPS declined to $1.43 as catastrophe losses and weaker Commercial Lines underwriting offset rising recurring investment income. Commercial Lines produced a 104.1% Q2 combined ratio and remained unprofitable for H1, with deterioration extending beyond catastrophe losses.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 29, 2026

Cincinnati Financial Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Cincinnati Financial NASDAQ: CINF reported second-quarter 2026 net income of nearly $1.3 billion, aided by an $882 million after-tax increase in the fair value of equity securities still held. Non-GAAP operating income declined to $224 million from $311 million a year earlier as the insurer maintained pricing discipline amid what management described as a softening property-casualty market.

MarketBeat • Jul 28, 2026

Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Jul 28, 2026

CINF Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y on Premium Growth

Cincinnati Financial's Q2 results reflected premium growth and higher investment income, but elevated catastrophe losses hurt underwriting and earnings.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 28, 2026

Cincinnati Financial Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Results

CINCINNATI, July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cincinnati Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CINF) today reported: Second-quarter 2026 net income of $1.255 billion, or $8.05 per share, compared with $685 million, or $4.34 per share, in the second quarter of 2025, after recognizing an $882 million second-quarter 2026 after-tax increase in the fair value of equity securities still held. Second-quarter 2026 non-GAAP operating income* of $224 million, or $1.43 per share, compared with $311 million, or $1.97 per share, in the second quarter of last year.

PRNewsWire • Jul 27, 2026