In 2026, five companies—Philip Morris International, Prudential Financial, Duke Energy, Southern Company, and T. Rowe Price—raised their dividends, each backed by different financial strengths such as record cash flow, strong balance sheets, and steady earnings. Philip Morris marked its 19th consecutive annual increase, while Prudential and T. Rowe Price offer strong dividend coverage and yields near 5%. Duke Energy and Southern provide steady, regulated utility income with upcoming ex-dividend dates in November. These diverse dividend sources offer income investors options for building a reliable dividend ladder to cover expenses without selling shares.
As of Oct 27, 2026 01:02 WIB, Philip Morris International trades at USD 201.84 with a 1-day gain of 1.19% on Pluang. Prudential Financial offers a dividend yield of 4.87%, attracting 100% buy orders from Pluang users. Meanwhile, Southern Company is priced at USD 92.38 but sees 100% sell activity, reflecting mixed investor sentiment for these dividend stocks.
Southern Company, an electric and gas utility, clarified it has no connection to a Mexican silver mining project, dispelling recent rumors. HSBC initiated coverage of Southern Company with a Buy rating, with shares trading at $90.39 at the time. The ...
Southern Company has increased its dividend annually since 2002, with a recent 2.7% raise to $0.76 per quarter. The company supports its dividend through rising regulated earnings, largely driven by data center growth, but is funding a multi-billion ...
