Dividend Announcements: May 30-June 5, 2026

In this article series, I summarize dividend announcements of the past week. Six stocks in my database announced dividend increases, including one stock I own, and one declared a special dividend. W. R. Berkley stands out with an 11.1% dividend increase, a 50¢ special dividend, and the highest quality score this week. Medtronic offers the most value, trading 9% below fair value, but its dividend growth is modest at 1.4%.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 13, 2026

Greif Hikes Product Prices on Higher Costs & Growing Demand

GEF will raise URB, tube and core, and protective packaging prices in July as input, raw material and transportation costs climb amid demand.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 11, 2026

Greif Announces Price Increase for Uncoated Recycled Paperboard, Tube and Core and Protective Packaging Products

DELAWARE, Ohio, June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in performance packaging products and services, announced today it is implementing a price increase of $60 per short ton for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) products and a minimum 6.5 percent increase on all tube and core and protective packaging products. The URB increase is effective with new orders and shipments on and after July 6, 2026.

GlobeNewsWire • Jun 10, 2026

Greif Rewards Shareholders With 10.7% Hike in Quarterly Dividend

GEF boosts its quarterly dividend 10.7%, supported by stronger free cash flow, lower leverage and a commitment to returning capital.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 3, 2026

Greif, Inc. Declares 10.7% Increase to Quarterly Dividend

DELAWARE, Ohio, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.62 per share on its Class A Common Stock, and $0.93 per share on its Class B Common Stock.

GlobeNewsWire • Jun 2, 2026

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Materials Stocks With Over 3% Dividend Yields

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.

Benzinga • May 5, 2026

Greif, Inc. (GEF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Greif, Inc. (GEF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Apr 29, 2026

Greif Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Results

DELAWARE, Ohio, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, today announced fiscal second quarter 2026 results. On June 30, 2025, we entered into a definitive agreement to divest our containerboard business, including our CorrChoice sheet feeder system (the “Containerboard Business”), in an all-cash transaction for $1.8 billion to Packaging Corporation of America.

GlobeNewsWire • Apr 28, 2026

Greif Commits to Science Based Targets Initiative and Releases 17th Annual Sustainability Report

DELAWARE, Ohio, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, today announced that it has formally committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), marking a significant milestone in the company's long-standing approach to climate action and emissions reduction. The company also released its 17th annual Sustainability Report, highlighting 2025 progress in advancing its responsible business practices and long-term value creation.

GlobeNewsWire • Apr 22, 2026

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Materials Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.

Benzinga • Apr 20, 2026