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MAA Announces Increase to Quarterly Common Dividend
GERMANTOWN, Tenn., Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc., or MAA (NYSE: MAA), today announced that its board of directors approved a quarterly dividend payment of $1.53 per share of common stock to be paid on January 30, 2026, to shareholders of record on January 15, 2026.
The increase will raise the annualized dividend payment to $6.12 per share of common stock representing compounded growth of 8.3% over five years. This is the 16th consecutive year MAA has increased its dividend to shareholders.
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ABM Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal 2025 Results and Provides Fiscal 2026 Outlook
NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ABM (NYSE: ABM), a leading provider of facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended October 31,
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After the quarter closed, ABM's Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per common share, representing a 9% increase over the prior quarterly cash dividend of $0.265 per common share. The increased dividend is payable on February 2, 2026, to shareholders of record on January 14, 2026. This increase represents the 58th consecutive year of ABM raising its annual dividend and reflects the Board's continued confidence in the Company's cash generative business model and commitment to delivering long-term total shareholder return.
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Franklin Resources, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend and Addition to Stock Repurchase Program
December 17, 2025
SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Franklin Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) [NYSE:BEN] announced a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.33 per share payable on January 9, 2026 to stockholders of record holding shares of common stock at the close of business on December 30, 2025. The quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share represents a 3.1% increase over the dividends paid for the prior quarter and the same quarter last year. The Company has raised its dividend every year since 1981.
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The Ensign Group, Inc. Increases Quarterly Dividend to $0.0650 Per Share
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ensign Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENSG), the parent company of the Ensign group of companies, which invest in and provide skilled nursing and senior living services, physical, occupational and speech therapies, other rehabilitative and healthcare services, and real estate, announced today that it has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0650 per share of Ensign common stock, payable on or before January 31, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2025. “We are proud to announce our twenty-third consecutive annual dividend increase, which is a reflection on our strong market position and commitment to return value to our shareholders,” commented Barry Port, Ensign's Chief Executive Officer. “We are excited for the upcoming year and what it will bring for our organization and shareholders,” he added.
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S&P Global Increases Dividend 1.0% to $0.97
Jan 14, 2026, 16:05 ET
NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) today approved a 1.0% increase in the regular quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock. The 1.0% increase takes into consideration the expected spin of S&P Global's Mobility division into an independent, public company in 2026.
The Company has paid a dividend each year since 1937 and is one of fewer than 30 companies in the S&P 500 that has increased its dividend annually for more than 50 years.
The quarterly dividend will increase from $0.96 to $0.97 per share. The dividend of $0.97 is payable on March 11, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 25, 2026. The new annualized dividend rate is $3.88 per share.
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STAG INDUSTRIAL INCREASES DIVIDEND AND SHIFTS FROM MONTHLY TO QUARTERLY CADENCE
Jan 08, 2026, 16:06 ET
BOSTON, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of STAG Industrial, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE:STAG) today declared a dividend for the first quarter of 2026 in the amount of $0.3875 per share of common stock, reflecting an increase in the annual dividend rate from $1.49 per share to $1.55 per share, as well as the Company's shift from monthly to quarterly dividends.
The record date for the first quarter dividend is March 31, 2026, and the payment date is April 15, 2026.
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Fastenal Company Announces Cash Dividend
WINONA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fastenal Company (Nasdaq:FAST) ('Fastenal,' 'we,' 'our,' or 'us') reported its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.24 per share to be paid in cash on February 26, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 29, 2026. Except for share and per share information, dollar amounts are stated in millions.
We began paying annual dividends in 1991, semi-annual dividends in 2003, and then expanded to quarterly dividends in 2011. In addition to these regular dividend payments, we have previously paid special one-time dividends in December 2008, December 2012, December 2020, and December 2023. Our board of directors currently intends to continue paying quarterly dividends, though all future determinations as to payment of dividends will depend upon the financial condition and results of operations of Fastenal and such other factors as are deemed relevant by the board of directors at that time.
In 2026, 2025, and 2024, we paid (or declared) dividends as follows:
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Alliant Energy Corporation Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
Jan 12, 2026
MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: LNT) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.5350 per share payable on February 17, 2026, to shareowners of record as of the close of business on January 30, 2026.
Dividends on common stock have been paid for 321 consecutive quarters since 1946.
Alliant Energy Corporation is recognized as a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index.
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Otter Tail Corporation Increases Quarterly Dividend by 10 Percent
Jan 8, 2026
FERGUS FALLS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Otter Tail Corporation (Nasdaq: OTTR) announced today that its Board of Directors increased the company’s quarterly common stock dividend to $0.5775 per share. The increase brings the annual indicated dividend rate to $2.31 per share, a $0.21, or 10 percent, increase over the 2025 rate.
"Otter Tail Corporation continues to be in a position of financial strength, and for a second year in a row, we have announced a double-digit increase to our dividend,” said President and CEO Chuck MacFarlane. “This level of increase reflects our commitment to delivering shareholder value and returning money to shareholders.”
2026 will mark the 88th consecutive year dividends will be paid on common stock. The first quarter dividend is payable on March 10, 2026 to shareholders of record on February 13, 2026.
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First BanCorp. Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Stock by 11% to $0.20
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First BanCorp. (the “Corporation”) (NYSE: FBP), the bank holding company for FirstBank Puerto Rico, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share, which represents an increase of 11% or $0.02 per common share compared to its most recent dividend paid in December 2025. The dividend is payable on March 13, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 26, 2026.
“We are pleased to announce an increase in the quarterly cash dividend payment on the Corporation’s common stock from $0.18 to $0.20 per share starting in the first quarter of 2026. The dividend increase, together with our share buyback program, underscores our ongoing commitment to execute our strategic priorities, enhancing long-term shareholder value, and sustaining a solid capital position,” said Aurelio Alemán, President and CEO of Corporation.
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NRG Energy, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend on the Company’s common stock of $0.475 per share, or $1.90 per share on an annualized basis. This dividend represents an 8% increase from the prior year, in line with the Company’s previously announced annual dividend growth rate target of 7–9% per share. The dividend is payable on February 17, 2026, to stockholders of record as of February 2, 2026.
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L3Harris Announces Quarterly Dividend
MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has approved an increase in the company’s per share quarterly cash dividend rate from $1.20 to $1.25 commencing with the dividend for the first quarter of the year, payable March 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 6, 2026. The dividend corresponds to an increase in the annualized rate from $4.80 to $5.00.
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