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In show business, you always want to end on a high note. Sometimes life imitates art, which is why we’re going out with a bang. Three companies are hiking their dividends today, including two inflation-beating increases.
The biggest raise takes center stage, so let’s shine the spotlight on a double-digit increase.
Acuity Inc. ($AYI) Raises Dividend By 17.6%
Acuity Inc. is an industrial technology company that specializes in lighting, lighting controls, and building management systems. The company provides energy-efficient and smart building solutions to commercial and industrial markets.
After years of paying a flat dividend, the firm has recently resumed dividend growth.
Yesterday, Acuity announced a 17.6% dividend raise.
Acuity Inc. will now pay a $0.20/share quarterly dividend.
Ex-dividend date: 2/2/26
Payout date: 2/13/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 0.26%
NiSource Inc. ($NI) Raises Dividend By 7.1%
NiSource Inc. is a regulated utility holding company that provides natural gas and electric service to more than 3 million customers across the Midwest and Northeast.
The company has paid dividends since 1989, with 14 consecutive years of dividend growth.
Yesterday evening, NiSource announced a 7.1% dividend raise.
NiSource Inc. will now pay a $0.30/share quarterly dividend.
Ex-dividend date: 2/3/26
Payout date: 2/20/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 2.76%
ONEOK, Inc. ($OKE) Raises Dividend By 3.9%
ONEOK, Inc. is a midstream energy company that operates approximately 60,000 miles of pipeline used to transport natural gas and crude oil.
It functions as a “toll booth” energy business, collecting fees to move fossil fuels from production fields to processing plants, local utility companies, and storage facilities.
Yesterday, the company announced a 3.9% dividend raise.
ONEOK, Inc. will now pay a $1.07/share quarterly dividend.
Ex-dividend date: 2/2/26
Payout date: 2/13/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 5.64%
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Disclaimer: This article is for entertainment purposes only. It is not financial advice, always do your own research.
