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We’re less than one week into 2026, and three companies have already announced major dividend increases. Today’s dispatch includes two inflation-beating raises, plus a longtime income-investing favorite that hikes its payout every quarter.
Let’s get started with the biggest raise first, it’s a doozy.
EMCOR Group, Inc. ($EME) Raises Dividend By 60%
EMCOR Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company that designs, installs, and services electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and lighting infrastructure systems for buildings and facilities. The firm serves a wide range of properties, including office buildings, hospitals, and data centers.
EMCOR also works with municipalities. For example, the company installs and maintains streetlights for the New York City Department of Transportation.
Recently, EMCOR announced a 60% dividend increase.
EMCOR Group, Inc. will now pay a $0.40/share quarterly dividend.
Ex-dividend date: 1/14/26
Payout date: 1/30/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 0.25%
Alamo Group Inc. ($ALG) Raises Dividend By 13.3%
Alamo Group, Inc. manufactures heavy-duty land maintenance and infrastructure equipment. Its products include tractor-mounted mowers, wood chippers, street sweepers, snow plows, and excavators.
While not a household name like John Deere, Alamo Group owns more than 40 heavy-machinery brands used worldwide.
On Friday, the firm announced a 13.3% dividend raise.
Alamo Group Inc. will now pay a $0.34/share quarterly dividend.
Ex-dividend date: 1/16/26
Payout date: 1/29/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 0.8%
Bank OZK ($OZK) Raises Dividend By 2.2%
Bank OZK is a regional bank operating more than 260 offices across nine states.
The stock is a favorite among income investors thanks to its unique dividend policy: Bank OZK raises its dividend every quarter. The company has done so for over 15 years, resulting in a five-year compound annual dividend growth rate of 10.06%.
Last week, Bank OZK announced a 2.2% dividend increase.
Bank OZK will now pay a $0.46/share quarterly dividend.
Ex-dividend date: 1/13/26
Payout date: 1/20/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 3.91%
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Disclaimer: This article is for entertainment purposes only. It is not financial advice, always do your own research.
