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We’ve got an over-the-counter stock raising its dividend, plus two special distributions, one from the sale of a business, and the other an inaugural payment from a company that intends to pay quarterly distributions going forward.
Let’s start with the biggest raise, and it’s an inflation-buster.
Q.E.P. Co., Inc. ($QEPC) Raises Dividend By 10%
Q.E.P. Co., Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes flooring installation products, including tile saws, cutters, drill bits, scrapers, knee pads, and maintenance tools.
Founded in 1979, Q.E.P. only began paying quarterly dividends in 2025.
This is an over-the-counter stock, which makes it slightly less accessible than companies listed on major exchanges. That said, the company operates in a niche market and is raising its dividend, always a positive signal.
Yesterday, Q.E.P. announced a 10% dividend increase.
Q.E.P. Co., Inc. will now pay a $0.22/share quarterly dividend.
Ex-dividend date: 5/1/26
Payout date: 5/28/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 1.85%
StoneCo Ltd. ($STNE) Declares $2.53 Cash Dividend
StoneCo Ltd. is a payment processing company operating in Brazil. Walk into a local bakery or café in Rio or São Paulo, and there’s a good chance they’re using a StoneCo terminal for card payments.
The company recently sold its Linx division and is distributing part of the proceeds as a one-time special dividend.
As management noted in its press release: “This distribution is a one-time event and should not be construed as establishing any policy or commitment regarding future dividends.”
StoneCo Ltd. will pay a one-time $2.53/share special cash dividend.
Ex-dividend date: 4/24/26
Payout date: 5/4/26
Presidio Production Company ($FTW) Declares $0.1013 Special Dividend
Presidio Production Company acquires, operates, and optimizes oil and gas-producing properties.
Founded in 2016, the company recently initiated a shareholder distribution policy.
While it intends to pay quarterly dividends, Presidio is labeling this inaugural payment as a “special distribution.”
Presidio Production Company will pay a $0.1013/share special dividend.
Ex-dividend date: 5/4/26
Payout date: 5/18/26
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