Dividend Calendar: Week of August 3, 2026
The week of August 3, 2026 presents dividend investors with a robust lineup of ex-dividend dates across multiple sectors. Fifteen major companies are scheduled to go ex-dividend, offering yields ranging from 2.04% to 6.88%. This week’s calendar features strong representation from healthcare, telecommunications, energy, and consumer staples sectors, providing income-focused investors with diverse opportunities.
Ex-Dividend Dates and Company Details
The following table outlines the complete ex-dividend schedule for the week, including dividend amounts and current annualized yields:
| Symbol | Company Name | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Dividend Amount | Annualized Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFE | Pfizer Inc. | TBD | TBD | $1.72 | 6.88% |
| VZ | Verizon Communications Inc. | TBD | TBD | $2.80 | 5.97% |
| T | AT&T Inc. | TBD | TBD | $1.11 | 4.77% |
| PEP | PepsiCo, Inc. | TBD | TBD | $5.75 | 4.12% |
| BMY | Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | TBD | TBD | $2.51 | 3.84% |
| CVX | Chevron Corporation | TBD | TBD | $6.98 | 3.55% |
| USB | U.S. Bancorp | TBD | TBD | $2.08 | 3.30% |
| PG | The Procter & Gamble Company | TBD | TBD | $4.29 | 2.97% |
| ABBV | AbbVie Inc. | TBD | TBD | $6.83 | 2.72% |
| XOM | Exxon Mobil Corporation | TBD | TBD | $4.08 | 2.62% |
| MRK | Merck & Co., Inc. | TBD | TBD | $3.36 | 2.58% |
| GILD | Gilead Sciences, Inc. | TBD | TBD | $3.22 | 2.47% |
| KO | The Coca-Cola Company | TBD | TBD | $2.08 | 2.37% |
| WFC | Wells Fargo & Company | TBD | TBD | $1.80 | 2.08% |
| JNJ | Johnson & Johnson | TBD | TBD | $5.24 | 2.04% |
High-Yield Dividend Opportunities
Leading this week’s dividend calendar are several high-yield opportunities that may attract income-seeking investors. Pfizer (PFE) tops the list with a substantial 6.88% yield, reflecting the pharmaceutical giant’s commitment to shareholder returns. Verizon Communications (VZ) follows closely with a 5.97% yield, offering investors exposure to the telecommunications sector’s steady cash flows.
AT&T (T) rounds out the top three high-yield payers at 4.77%, while PepsiCo (PEP) provides a 4.12% yield from the consumer staples sector. Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) completes the above-4% yield group with its 3.84% return, giving healthcare-focused investors another attractive option.
Sector Diversification and Payment Schedule
This week’s ex-dividend calendar demonstrates strong sector diversification, with healthcare companies including Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb, AbbVie, Merck, Gilead Sciences, and Johnson & Johnson representing the largest sector presence. Energy sector representation comes from Chevron and Exxon Mobil, both offering substantial dividend payments of $6.98 and $4.08 respectively.
The telecommunications sector features prominently with both Verizon and AT&T going ex-dividend, while consumer staples are represented by PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, and Coca-Cola. Financial services round out the sector mix with U.S. Bancorp and Wells Fargo both scheduled for ex-dividend dates during the week.
This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Dividend payments and yields are subject to change, and investors should conduct their own research before making investment decisions. Past performance does not guarantee future results.