Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week August 16

A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers. Companies which changed their dividends. Companies with upcoming ex-dividend dates.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 14, 2026

Stop Chasing Yield: 2 Dividend Stocks I Want Now

Carlisle Companies offers a 1.3% yield, 50 years of dividend growth, and robust buybacks, supported by a low payout ratio and Vision 2030 targets. CSL's business is resilient due to commercial remodeling demand, with management targeting $40 EPS by 2030 and a potential doubling of the stock in 5–7 years. Pfizer yields 6.4% but faces near-term EPS declines. Dividend growth is paused until at least 2028 as the company rebuilds its drug pipeline.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 11, 2026

I've Got Royalty on the Brain

And how could I not? After exploring Brighton Beach and Bristol, and then Cornwall all the way to St. Ives and Penzance, I wrapped up my Great Britain trip with a couple days in London.

ETF Trends • Aug 8, 2026

Carlisle Companies Increases Dividend for 50th Consecutive Year

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSE: CSL) today announced that its Board of Directors approved a 14% increase in the Company's regular quarterly dividend from $1.10 to $1.25 per share, or to $5 per share on an annualized basis. The dividend is payable on September 1, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 19, 2026. With this increase, Carlisle joins the elite group of “Dividend Kings,” U.S. public companies that have raised their.

Business Wire • Aug 6, 2026

Carlisle Launches "Made with America" Video Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSE:CSL) today launched “Made with America,” a video celebrating America's 250th anniversary and Carlisle's own 109-year history as an American manufacturer contributing to the nation's storied growth and resilience. Since its founding in 1917, Carlisle has contributed to American innovation, strengthened infrastructure, created jobs, and delivered long-term value while helping power the nation's growth. Throughout its histor.

Business Wire • Aug 5, 2026

Carlisle Companies Publishes 2025 Corporate Sustainability Report

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSE:CSL) today announced the publication of its 2025 Corporate Sustainability Report, showcasing continued progress against its three-pillar sustainability strategy of manufacturing energy efficient products, reducing emissions, and diverting landfill waste. Rooted in more than a century of innovation and powered by the Carlisle Operating System (COS), the company continues to demonstrate its ability to create shareholder valu.

Business Wire • Jul 31, 2026

CSL Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Record Sales, Outlook Raised

Carlisle tops Q2 earnings and revenue estimates, posts record sales and raises its 2026 outlook as organic growth supported both reporting segments.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 30, 2026

Carlisle Companies Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Carlisle Companies NYSE: CSL reported record second-quarter revenue and adjusted earnings per share as reroofing demand, commercial execution and strategic growth initiatives offset continued weakness in new construction markets and rising input costs.

MarketBeat • Jul 30, 2026

Carlisle Companies Incorporated (CSL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Carlisle Companies Incorporated (CSL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Jul 30, 2026

Carlisle Companies Reports Second Quarter Results

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSE:CSL) today announced its second quarter 2026 financial results. Record revenue of $1.6 billion, up 8% year-over-year Record diluted EPS of $6.36 and record adj. EPS of $7.03, up 12% year-over-year Operating margin of 22.4% and adj. EBITDA margin of 26.2% Repurchased $250 million of shares, increasing share repurchase target to $1.2 billion for 2026 Increasing FY 2026 revenue outlook to mid-single-digit growth with flat ad.

Business Wire • Jul 29, 2026