Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) Extends Its Dividend Growth Streak

 

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the Board of Directors of Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) announced a quarterly dividend increase from $0.51 to $0.52 per share, payable on March 10, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 17, 2026. This represents a 1.96% increase over the previous quarterly dividend.

This latest increase marks ADM’s 377th consecutive quarterly dividend payment, extending its remarkable track record to 53 consecutive years of dividend growth and more than 94 consecutive years of uninterrupted dividend payments.

PepsiCo (PEP) Delivers Its 54th Consecutive Dividend Increase

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the Board of Directors of PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) announced an annual dividend increase from $5.42 to $5.92 per share, effective with the dividend expected to be paid in June 2026. This represents a 4.23% increase over the prior annual dividend and marks the company’s 54th consecutive annual dividend increase.

In addition to the dividend hike, PepsiCo also announced a new share repurchase program, authorizing the repurchase of up to $10 billion of PepsiCo common stock through February 28, 2030, further reinforcing management’s commitment to shareholder returns.

Week in Review 6/26

 

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In this review, I will make a summary of important and interesting news and events over the last week related to my portfolio holdings. Also, I will put together some interesting articles from other websites that caught my attention during the past week.

Canadian National Railway (CNR) Dividend Increase: Slower Growth From a High-Quality Rail Operator

On Friday, January 30, 2026, the Board of Directors of Canadian National Railway Company (TSE: CNR) announced a quarterly dividend increase from C$0.887 to C$0.915 per share. The dividend will be payable on March 31, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 10, 2026. This represents a 3.16% increase over the prior quarterly dividend.

Commenting on the announcement, Ghislain Houle, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of CN, stated:

“These actions reflect CN’s strong cash flow and our disciplined approach to managing capital. We are investing in the business, returning capital to shareholders and maintaining a strong balance sheet to support long-term performance.”

Brookfield Renewable Corporation (BEPC) Dividend Increase: Consistent Growth From Clean Energy Infrastructure

On Friday, January 30, 2026, the Board of Directors of Brookfield Renewable Corporation (NYSE: BEPC) announced a quarterly dividend increase from $0.373 to $0.392 per share. The dividend will be payable on March 31, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 27, 2026. This represents a 5.09% increase over the prior quarterly dividend.

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Dividend Increase: High Yield With Modest Growth Continues

On Friday, January 30, 2026, the Board of Directors of Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) announced a quarterly dividend increase from $0.69 to $0.7075 per share. The dividend will be payable on May 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 10, 2026. This represents a 2.54% increase over the prior quarterly dividend.

Chevron Corporation (CVX) Dividend Increase: Reliable Income Growth Continues in 2026

 

On Friday, January 30, 2026, the Board of Directors of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) announced a quarterly dividend increase from $1.71 to $1.78 per share. The dividend will be payable on March 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 17, 2026. This represents a 4.09% increase over the prior quarterly dividend.

Week in Review 5/26

 

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In this review, I will make a summary of important and interesting news and events over the last week related to my portfolio holdings. Also, I will put together some interesting articles from other websites that caught my attention during the past week.