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We’ve got three new dividend raises to start your day. One is from the energy sector, another is from a chemical company, and the third is from a safety equipment manufacturer.
Two of today’s raises are tied for first place, so let’s start with the higher-yielding stock.
Cabot Corporation ($CBT) Raises Dividend By 5%
Cabot Corporation is a specialty chemicals and performance materials company.
Its products are used in batteries, paints, coatings, plastics, tires, electronics, and insulation. Founded in 1882, Cabot has paid a consistent dividend every year since going public in 1968.
Recently, the firm announced a 5% dividend increase.
Cabot Corporation will now pay a $0.4725/share quarterly dividend.
Ex-dividend date: 5/29/26
Payout date: 6/12/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 2.49%
Diamondback Energy, Inc. ($FANG) Raises Dividend By 5%
Diamondback Energy, Inc. is an independent oil and natural gas company operating in the Permian Basin in West Texas.
The company is well known among energy investors for frequent dividend increases, stock buybacks, and special distributions. With oil prices rising, Diamondback recently reported $1.7 billion in adjusted free cash flow alongside a 5% dividend hike.
Diamondback Energy, Inc. will now pay a $1.10/share quarterly dividend.
Ex-dividend date: 5/14/26
Payout date: 5/21/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 2.06%
MSA Safety Incorporated ($MSA) Raises Dividend By 1.9%
In his nonfiction book Command and Control, author Eric Schlosser notes that U.S. nuclear missile silos rely on sensors and equipment from MSA Safety Incorporated to help prevent accidents. Talk about a wide moat!
MSA manufactures gas and flame detection devices, fire helmets, hard hats, and respirators. The company has been in business since 1914 and has increased its dividend for over 50 consecutive years.
Yesterday, MSA announced its 56th consecutive dividend increase, a 1.9% raise.
MSA Safety Incorporated will now pay a $0.54/share quarterly dividend.
Ex-dividend date: 5/15/26
Payout date: 6/10/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 1.3%
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