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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Dividend increases, April 2026

Quantisnow recorded 53 dividend increases in April 2026 across 55 companies. FVCB (FVCBankcorp Inc.) had the most, with 2. The busiest day was Apr 23, 2026, with 8.

Companies raising their regular or special dividend.

Events: 53
Companies: 55
Busiest day: Apr 23; 8 that day
Most frequent: FVCB; 2 events

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How many dividend increases were there in April 2026?: Quantisnow recorded 53 dividend increases in April 2026 across 55 companies. FVCB (FVCBankcorp Inc.) had the most, with 2. The busiest day was Apr 23, 2026, with 8.
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.