Why do companies raise dividends?

A dividend increase tells shareholders management expects cash flow to stay strong. Boards rarely raise a payout they think they will have to cut, so a hike is read as a confidence signal.

When do I need to own the stock to get the higher dividend?

You need to own it before the ex-dividend date. The announcement lists the record date and payment date; the ex-date is normally one business day before the record date.

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Quantisnow recorded 90 dividend increases in the last 30 days across 90 companies. The busiest day was Oct 22, 2026, with 12.

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Busiest day: Oct 22; 12 that day
Most frequent: ABX; 1 events

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How many dividend increases were there in the last 30 days?: Quantisnow recorded 90 dividend increases in the last 30 days across 90 companies. The busiest day was Oct 22, 2026, with 12.
Why do companies raise dividends?: A dividend increase tells shareholders management expects cash flow to stay strong. Boards rarely raise a payout they think they will have to cut, so a hike is read as a confidence signal.
When do I need to own the stock to get the higher dividend?: You need to own it before the ex-dividend date. The announcement lists the record date and payment date; the ex-date is normally one business day before the record date.