Upcoming Dividend Increases February 2026: 61 Stocks

Discover the upcoming dividend increases February 2026 from the U.S. Dividend Champions spreadsheet. This guide reveals 61 companies that we are expecting to announce dividend increases in February 2026. These proven dividend growth stocks offer reliable income investments for investors seeking steady, growing payouts.

How I Create the Lists

I source the data from the U.S. Dividend Champions spreadsheet, which tracks companies with at least 5 years of consecutive annual dividend increases. I classify each company on this list as either a Dividend King (50+ years), Champion (25-49 years), Contender (10-24 years), or Challenger (5-9 years). Every company has at least 5 years of dividend growth history.

I expect these companies to announce dividend increases in February 2026 based on their historical declaration patterns. I include companies on this list where they either announced the increase last February or their last payout came last February. Each company has previously increased its dividend payout in February, making them prime candidates for another increase this month. However, while I cannot guarantee that every company will announce an increase, historical patterns suggest these are the companies most likely to do so in February.

What Is the Ex-Dividend Date?

An ex-dividend date is when you must own shares to qualify for an upcoming dividend or distribution. To be eligible, you must have bought the shares by the end of the preceding business day. For instance, if the ex-dividend date is Tuesday, you must have acquired the shares by the market close on Monday. Additionally, if the ex-dividend date falls on a Monday (or a Tuesday following a holiday on Monday), you must have purchased the shares by the previous Friday.

Dividend Streak Categories

Here are the definitions of the streak categories that I'll use throughout the piece.

• King: 50+ years.
• Champion/Aristocrat: 25+ years.
• Contender: 10-24 years.
• Challenger: 5+ years.

Category	Count
King	6
Champion	4
Contender	35
Challenger	16

Upcoming Dividend Increases February 2026: Complete List

The data below shows companies from the U.S. Dividend Champions spreadsheet that we are expecting to announce dividend increases in February 2026. Each company has a track record of increasing its dividend payout annually, and many have done so in February historically.

The table is sortable by clicking column headers. Use the horizontal scroll bars (top and bottom) to view all columns. For more detailed information about stock return calculations for these companies, you can use our Stock Return Calculator at Custom Stock Alerts.

Understanding the Data

The table above includes comprehensive information about each company expected to announce dividend increases in February 2026. Here's what each column means:

Basic Company Information

Ticker: Stock ticker symbol used for trading.

Company Name: Full company name.

Streak Category: The company's overall dividend history classification (King, Champion, Contender, or Challenger).

Performance Metrics

Dividend Yield: Current annual dividend yield percentage.

Dividend Growth (1Y, 3Y, 5Y, 10Y): Historical compound annual growth rate of the dividend over the stated period (percent). "—" means data not available.

Dividend History and Timing

Last Raise Declaration Date: The date the company last announced a dividend increase. This is when the company increased its dividend payout.

Last Raise Ex-Dividend Date: The ex-dividend date for the last dividend increase.

Additional Resources

For more information on dividend investing strategies, check out these resources:

• U.S. Dividend Champions Spreadsheet – Comprehensive database of dividend growth stocks
• Stock Return Calculator – Analyze historical returns and dividend growth