Lam Research Dividend Increase

On August 27, Lam Research (LRCX) increased its dividend by 26.92%, from 26¢ to 33¢ per share.

The dividend is payable on October 14 to shareholders of record on September 23.

LRCX's contribution to DivGro's projected annual dividend income will increase by $31.36 to $147.84.

Altria Group Dividend Increase

On August 27, Altria Group (MO) increased its dividend by 4.72%, from $1.06 to $1.11 per share.

The dividend is payable on October 9 to shareholders of record on September 15.

MO's contribution to DivGro's projected annual dividend income will increase by $24 to $532.80.

10 Dividend Growth Stocks: August 2026

This monthly article series identifies 10 Dividend Growth Stocks for further research and possible investment. 

I usually target dividend growth stocks, defined as stocks with dividend increase streaks of 5 or more years. This month, I added stocks with dividend-increase streaks of 3-4 years.

I screened for stocks with dividend-increase streaks of 3-9 years, a projected dividend growth rate of 12% or higher, and trading at or below fair value. I present the ten top-ranked candidates based on quality scores. 

As always, I recommend doing your own analysis before investing in these stocks.

Intuit Dividend Increase

On August 25, Intuit (INTU) increased its dividend by 15%, from $1.20 to $1.38 per share.

The dividend is payable on October 16 to shareholders of record on October 8.

INTU's contribution to DivGro's projected annual dividend income will increase by $76.32 to $585.12.

Dividend Announcements: August 15-21, 2026

I monitor dividend announcements for more than 1,200 dividend-paying stocks and report on them in a weekly article series published at Seeking Alpha.

This week, 10 stocks in my database announced dividend increases, and one declared a special dividend.

Tracking dividend announcements and auditing the safety profiles of the companies announcing them let me target high-conviction opportunities and avoid potential traps.

Why Payout Ratio Rules Break Down in Cyclical Dividend Sectors (and What to Check Instead)

By Marco Bozem of MB Capital Strategies Global

Most dividend growth screens use the same first filter: a payout ratio below some threshold—60%, 75%, whatever the model prefers. It works well for the sectors most DGI portfolios are built around: consumer staples, utilities, and healthcare. 

Steady earnings, steady payout, steady ratio.

It breaks down completely once you move into cyclical hard-asset sectors—shipping, mining, and upstream energy. I hold real positions in all three sectors, and the payout ratio has often misled me, so I stopped screening by it. 

Here's why, and what I check instead.

Dividend Announcements: August 8-14, 2026

I monitor dividend announcements for more than 1,200 dividend-paying stocks and report on them in a weekly article series published at Seeking Alpha.

This week, 12 stocks in my database announced dividend increases (including one stock I own), while one cut its dividend by 52%.

Tracking dividend announcements and auditing the safety profiles of the companies announcing them let me target high-conviction opportunities and avoid potential traps.

Badger Meter Dividend Increase

On August 14, Badger Meter (BMI) increased its dividend by 10%, from 40¢ to 44¢ per share.

The dividend is payable on September 11 to shareholders of record on August 28.

BMI's contribution to DivGro's projected annual dividend income will increase by $27.20 to $299.20.

Dividend Announcements: August 1-7, 2026

I monitor dividend announcements for more than 1,200 dividend-paying stocks and report on them in a weekly article series published on Seeking Alpha. 

This week, 21 stocks in my database announced dividend increases, while one stock announced a dividend cut and one declared a special dividend.

Tracking dividend announcements and auditing the safety profiles of the companies announcing them lets me target high-conviction opportunities and avoid potential traps.

Dividend Announcements: July 25-31, 2026

I monitor dividend announcements for 700+ dividend growth stocks in my database and report on them in a weekly article series published at Seeking Alpha. 

This week, 18 stocks in my database announced dividend increases (including two stocks I own) and two declared a special dividend.

Tracking dividend announcements and auditing the safety profiles of the companies announcing them lets me target high-conviction opportunities and avoid potential traps.

Dividend Announcements: July 18-24, 2026

I monitor dividend announcements for 700+ dividend growth stocks in my database and report on them in a weekly article series published at Seeking Alpha. 

This week, 24 stocks in my database announced dividend increases (including two stocks I own), while one cut its dividend by 42%.

By studying dividend-safety data across all announcers, I can highlight stocks worth adding to your watchlist and the warning signs to monitor.