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 • Aug 24, 2026

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

Buy, Sell, or Hold These 4 Dividend Kings After Earnings: BDX, ED, EMR, PH

Four Dividend Kings - Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX), Consolidated Edison (ED), Emerson Electric (EMR), and Parker-Hannifin (PH) - reported earnings last week.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 13, 2026

Consolidated Edison Q2 Earnings Top Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y

ED tops Q2 earnings and revenue estimates as higher electric and gas rate bases lift results, while reaffirming 2026 earnings guidance and investment plans.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 7, 2026

Consolidated Edison beats profit estimates on strong power demand

New York-based utility Consolidated Edison beat analysts' estimates for second-quarter profit on Thursday, helped by robust demand ​for power.

Reuters • Aug 6, 2026

Consolidated Edison Reports Higher Profit, Revenue

The New York-based utility company posted a second-quarter profit of $308 million, up from $246 million a year earlier.

WSJ • Aug 6, 2026

CON EDISON REPORTS 2026 SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS

NEW YORK, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported 2026 second quarter net income for common stock of $308 million or $0.83 a share compared with $246 million or $0.68 a share in the 2025 second quarter. Adjusted earnings (non-GAAP) were $308 million or $0.83 a share in the 2026 period compared with $240 million or $0.67 a share in the 2025 period.

PRNewsWire • Aug 6, 2026

Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Con Ed (ED) Q2 Earnings

The headline numbers for Con Ed (ED) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 7, 2026

Consolidated Edison (ED) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates

Consolidated Edison (ED) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.83 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.74 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.67 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 7, 2026

Consolidated Edison: I'm Expecting Double-Digit Annual Returns For The Long Term

Consolidated Edison offers long-term stability and predictable returns, supported by its regulated monopoly in New York City utilities. ED targets mid-8% rate base growth and has secured a 9.4% allowed ROE through 2029, underpinning visible earnings growth. With a 3.2% dividend yield and prudent payout ratio, ED is positioned for 10%+ annual total returns over the long haul.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 6, 2026