These 5 Dividend Kings Raised Their Payouts The Most Over The Last Year

Altria (NYSE:MO | MO Price Prediction) sends its latest quarterly check of $1.11 per share to shareholders on October 9, 2026. The prior rate was $1.06, so the raise works out to 4.7%.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 6, 2026

3 Low-Rated Stocks Analysts May Be Underestimating Ahead of Q3 Earnings

Analyst ratings are frequently used to identify stocks to buy or sell. However, it's important to understand the psychology behind analysts' ratings.

MarketBeat • Oct 6, 2026

Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week October 4

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 • Oct 2, 2026

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 29, 2026

Best Dividend Aristocrats For October 2026

The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF trails SPY YTD, but 20 individual Aristocrats are outperforming the ETF. Dividend growth among Aristocrats in 2026 averages 4.43%, with notable increases from Nordson (14.63%) and McDonald's (3.76%) in the past month. 36 Aristocrats currently screen as potentially undervalued, each with an estimated long-term annualized return of at least 10%.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 28, 2026

Best Dividend Kings: September 2026

Dividend Kings are underperforming SPY in September, with a -4.22% average return versus SPY's marginal gain. Despite aggregate weakness, 29 Dividend Kings appear both undervalued and offer a long-term expected return of at least 10%. Recent dividend increases and higher projected earnings growth have modestly improved the Kings' average dividend growth rate to 4.49%.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 26, 2026

The Dividend Kings Ranked By Quality Scores (September 2026)

Dividend Kings have a 50+ year track record of increasing dividends, showcasing resilience through economic challenges. I rank the Dividend Kings using my 9F Quality Scores, blending qualitative and quantitative factors for a robust, investment-grade assessment. ADP stands out as the best total-return candidate. It is undervalued, high-quality, and offering a strong projected dividend growth rate and Adjusted Chowder Number.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 18, 2026

Illinois Tool Works: Consistent Execution Leads To Organic Growth

Illinois Tool Works is a global industrial conglomerate with strong organic growth, high operating margins, and a disciplined capital allocation strategy. ITW is a Dividend King with a 59-year streak of increases, excellent dividend safety, and a forward yield of ~2.57%, currently trading just below fair value. Management guides for 4–5% revenue and 7–11% EPS growth in 2026, supported by innovation, price increases, and bolt-on acquisitions.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 14, 2026

Illinois Tool Exhibits Strong Prospects Despite Persisting Headwinds

ITW gains from broad-based segment growth, strong new-product demand and efficiency initiatives, while automotive and foodservice remain weak.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 11, 2026

Now at Lowe's: Paslode Universal Heavy-Duty Stapling Program

New staplers, hammer tackers and universal staples reach pros through select stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com. GLENVIEW, Ill.

PRNewsWire • Sep 9, 2026