Philip Morris International (PM) Dividend Increase: Strong Dividend Growth Surprises in 2026

 

 On Friday, September 18, the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) announced an increase in its quarterly dividend from $1.47 to $1.60 per share. The new dividend is payable on October 26, 2026, to shareholders of record as of October 2, 2026.

The 8.84% increase is significantly higher than Philip Morris International’s recent dividend growth rates and represents a very pleasant surprise for shareholders.

PM has increased its annual dividend every year since becoming a public company in 2008. During that period, the annual dividend has increased by 248%, representing a compound annual growth rate of 7.2%.

McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Dividend Increase: 50 Years of Dividend Growth

 

 On Thursday, September 17, the Board of Directors of McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) announced an increase in its quarterly dividend from $1.86 to $1.93 per share. The new dividend is payable on December 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2026.

The 3.76% increase marks an important milestone for McDonald’s, as the company reaches 50 consecutive years of dividend increases. This achievement highlights the durability of its business model, resilient cash flow generation, and long-standing commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN) Dividend Increase: Stronger Growth Returns in 2026

 

 On Thursday, September 17, 2026, the Board of Directors of Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN) announced a quarterly dividend increase from $1.42 to $1.52 per share. The dividend will be payable on November 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of October 30, 2026. This represents a 7.04% increase over the previous quarterly dividend and marks the 23rd consecutive year of dividend increases.

Week in Review 38/26

 

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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.

August 2026 Dividend Income Report – Steady Growth Continues

 September is already halfway over, which means it’s time for one of my favorite updates: reviewing the dividend income my portfolio delivered in August.

Week in Review 37/26

 

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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.

Week in Review 36/26

 

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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.