Good morning!
It looks like we’re in for another turbulent market day. But, it’s not all bad news. Three stocks recently announced dividend increases, including an income investor favorite that raises its payout every quarter.
Let’s start with the biggest raise: a 6% increase from a manufacturing stock.
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. ($GBX) Raises Dividend 6%
The Greenbrier Companies designs, manufactures, and markets railroad freight car equipment. Its products include covered hopper cars, tank cars, and boxcars. The company also produces replacement parts such as couplers, yokes, and cushioning units.
Yesterday, Greenbrier announced a 6% dividend increase.
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. will now pay a $0.34/share quarterly dividend.
Ex-dividend date: 4/20/26
Payout date: 5/11/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 2.59%
Trinity Bank, N.A. ($TYBT) Raises Dividend By 3%
Trinity Bank, N.A. is a regional commercial bank based in Texas. Founded in 2003, it offers business and personal checking accounts, certificates of deposit, loans, and merchant card services.
Yesterday, the bank announced its 29th semiannual cash dividend, a 3% increase over the previous distribution paid last October.
Trinity Bank, N.A. will now pay a $1.03/share semi-annual dividend.
Ex-dividend date: 4/15/26
Payout date: 4/30/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 2.14%
Bank OZK ($OZK) Raises Dividend By 2.2%
Bank OZK is a regional bank founded in 1903. It operates across nine states and holds approximately $40.8 billion in total assets. It’s also a favorite among income investors.
Bank OZK follows a unique dividend policy, raising its payout every quarter. Individually, these increases may seem paltry (1% here, 2% there), but they compound over time. The result? A 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate of 10.20%.
Yesterday, Bank OZK announced its 63rd consecutive quarterly dividend raise — a 2.2% increase.
Bank OZK will now pay a $0.47/share quarterly dividend.
Ex-dividend date: 4/13/26
Payout date: 4/20/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 4.07%
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Disclaimer: This article is for entertainment purposes only. It is not financial advice, always do your own research.
