5 High-Yield Dividends That Pay You Soon (But You Must Act Now)

Five dividend stocks go ex-dividend within the next three trading days, but their yields tell only part of the story. The coverage behind those payouts ranges from rock-solid to genuinely alarming, and the clock is already running.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 2, 2026

Rent-A-Center/Acima Leasing/Brigit Data Breach: Ademi LLP Investigates Claims for Possible Damages Suffered by Customers

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ademi LLP is investigating potential data privacy claims arising from a data breach involving lease to own company Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD), which operates as Rent-a-Center/Acima Leasing and Brigit. We are investigating whether Unbound maintained reasonable safeguards to protect personal information.

GlobeNewsWire • Oct 1, 2026

Upbound Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.39 for the Fourth Quarter of 2026

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Upbound Group, Inc. (“Upbound” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: UPBD), a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved consumers, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.39 for the fourth quarter of 2026. The dividend will be paid on October 27, 2026, to the Company's common stockholders of record as of the close of business.

Business Wire • Sep 24, 2026

Upbound Group Names Scott Young as Chief Operating Officer and Dev Chakraborty as Head of Brigit

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Upbound Group, Inc. (“Upbound” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: UPBD), a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved consumers, today announced two additions to its executive leadership team. Scott Young has joined as Chief Operating Officer, a newly created role that will unify business segments under a single leader, and Dev Chakraborty has joined as Senior Vice Presid.

Business Wire • Sep 22, 2026

Can UPBD Turn Brigit Growth and Acima Margin Gains Into a Rebound?

Upbound Group, Inc. UPBD delivered second-quarter 2026 results that were stable at the consolidated level but sharply divided by segment. Revenues increased 0.5% year over year to $1.16 billion, while adjusted EBITDA declined 4.6% to $127 million as softer consumer demand and higher costs weighed on the lease-to-own businesses.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 4, 2026

Is UPBD a Value Opportunity or a Trap Amid Persistent Demand Risks?

UPBD looks cheap with an 8% dividend yield and stronger cash flow, but soft demand, fraud losses and execution risks keep the value case in check.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 4, 2026

UPBD Q2 Earnings Call Highlights Brigit Growth & Portfolio Discipline

Upbound Group highlights Brigit growth, digital expansion and disciplined portfolio management as it balances consumer pressure and cash generation.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 31, 2026

Upbound Group Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Upbound Group NASDAQ: UPBD reported second-quarter 2026 results that were within its guidance, as improved portfolio performance and cash generation helped offset pressure on consumer demand, particularly for discretionary durable goods.

MarketBeat • Jul 30, 2026

Upbound Group, Inc. (UPBD) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Upbound Group, Inc. (UPBD) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Jul 31, 2026

Upbound Group, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Upbound Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Upbound") (NASDAQ:UPBD) today announced results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The earnings release, financial tables and related materials can be found on the Company's investor relations website at https://investor.upbound.com. Today at 9 a.m. ET, Fahmi Karam, Chief Executive Officer, and Hal Khouri, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call to review the Company's financial results. Interested parties can.

Business Wire • Jul 30, 2026