Dividend Announcements: September 12-18, 2026

I track dividend increases across 1,200+ stocks, highlighting 10 notable raises this week, including MCD, MSFT, JPM, and INGR. MSFT stands out for quality (9.29 score, AAA rating), low payout (20%), and dividend safety, though its 0.79% yield is modest. MCD celebrates its 50th consecutive increase, achieving Dividend King status, but its D- safety grade and weak credit metrics warrant caution. INGR and MCD offer the largest discounts to my fair value among Investment Grade names, with 8.38% and 7.55% upside potential, respectively.

I monitor dividend announcements for more than 1,200 dividend-paying stocks and report on them in this weekly article series. Celebrating the announced increases for stocks I own is satisfying, but a dividend increase carries a