💿 Weekly Dividend Hikes — May 25–01, 2026
From special dividends to steady compounders — income keeps climbing
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💿 Weekly Dividend Hikes — May-June 25–01, 2026
A balanced week for dividend investors, with dependable utilities, industrial leaders, and several standout growers delivering healthy increases.
While many companies stayed with modest annual raises, a few names stood out with stronger dividend hikes, showing that disciplined dividend growth remains alive across multiple sectors and markets.
Watts Water Technologies Inc (WTS)
Last Div Date: 01.06.2026
Dividend: $0.52 → $0.63 (+21.15%)
Dividend Growth Streak: 24 consecutive years
Consistent Years: 13
Financial Score (Local): 97.43
The water technology and flow control company delivered the largest dividend increase of the week. Strong exposure to water infrastructure, commercial construction, and industrial end markets continues supporting earnings growth and shareholder returns.
Houlihan Lokey Inc (HLI)
Last Div Date: 01.06.2026
Dividend: $0.60 → $0.70 (+16.67%)
Dividend Growth Streak: 10 consecutive years
Consistent Years: 10
Financial Score (Local): 96.99
The global investment bank and financial advisory firm continued its strong dividend growth trajectory. Consistent deal activity, advisory leadership, and an asset-light business model have supported robust cash generation.
F.N.B. Corporation (FNB)
Last Div Date: 01.06.2026
Dividend: $0.12 → $0.13 (+8.33%)
Dividend Growth Streak: 16 consecutive years
Consistent Years: 0
Financial Score (Local): 74.93
The regional banking company extended its dividend growth record through stable lending operations and disciplined balance sheet management. Its consistent payout history reflects a long-term commitment to shareholder returns.
ACNB Corporation (ACNB)
Last Div Date: 01.06.2026
Dividend: $0.38 → $0.42 (+10.53%)
Dividend Growth Streak: 18 consecutive years
Consistent Years: 8
Financial Score (Local): 91.92
The community banking institution delivered another solid dividend increase supported by steady profitability and conservative capital allocation. Its long history of dividend growth highlights resilient operating performance.
Lowe’s Companies Inc (LOW)
Last Div Date: 29.05.2026
Dividend: $1.20 → $1.25 (+4.17%)
Dividend Growth Streak: 64 consecutive years
Consistent Years: 64
Financial Score (Local): 95.63
One of the world’s largest home improvement retailers extended its exceptional dividend growth record. Strong free cash flow generation and disciplined capital returns continue supporting one of the longest dividend streaks in the market.
HNI Corporation (HNI)
Last Div Date: 29.05.2026
Dividend: $0.34 → $0.35 (+2.94%)
Dividend Growth Streak: 40 consecutive years
Consistent Years: 15
Financial Score (Local): 94.95
The workplace furnishings and residential building products company maintained its long-standing dividend growth tradition. Stable cash flows and operational discipline continue supporting shareholder distributions.
🇨🇦 Canada
Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF)
Last Div Date: 27.05.2026
Dividend: CAD 0.92 → CAD 0.96 (+4.35%)
Dividend Growth Streak: 10 consecutive years
Consistent Years: 10
Financial Score (Local): 88.98
The global insurance and asset management company continued rewarding shareholders through steady dividend growth. Its diversified earnings base and strong capital position provide support for long-term payout expansion.
⭐ Weekly Standouts
Watts Water Technologies — delivered the largest dividend increase of the week at +21.15%.
Lowe’s Companies — extended an outstanding 64 consecutive years of dividend growth, placing it among the market’s elite long-term dividend growers.
Why This Matters
Some hikes are modest, some are big — but all of them mean higher passive income. Week after week, this is how the compounding snowball keeps rolling.
👉 Congratulations to all shareholders who spotted their company among this week’s winners!
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