Dividend Calendar: Week of April 13, 2026
The week of April 13, 2026 presents dividend investors with an attractive lineup of income-generating opportunities across multiple sectors. This week’s ex-dividend calendar features 15 established companies offering yields ranging from 2.11% to 6.39%, with particular strength in telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, and energy sectors.
High-yield opportunities dominate the weekly roster, with six companies offering yields above 3.5%. Telecommunications giants Pfizer and Verizon lead the pack with yields exceeding 6%, while energy stalwart Chevron and pharmaceutical leader Bristol-Myers Squibb round out the premium yield category.
Ex-Dividend Calendar
| Symbol | Company | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Dividend | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFE | Pfizer Inc. | TBD | TBD | $1.72 | 6.39% |
| VZ | Verizon Communications Inc. | TBD | TBD | $2.77 | 6.01% |
| BMY | Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | TBD | TBD | $2.50 | 4.26% |
| T | AT&T Inc. | TBD | TBD | $1.11 | 4.19% |
| USB | U.S. Bancorp | TBD | TBD | $2.06 | 3.70% |
| CVX | Chevron Corporation | TBD | TBD | $6.91 | 3.67% |
| PEP | PepsiCo, Inc. | TBD | TBD | $5.69 | 3.62% |
| ABBV | AbbVie Inc. | TBD | TBD | $6.65 | 3.20% |
| PG | The Procter & Gamble Company | TBD | TBD | $4.23 | 2.91% |
| MRK | Merck & Co., Inc. | TBD | TBD | $3.32 | 2.73% |
| KO | The Coca-Cola Company | TBD | TBD | $2.06 | 2.66% |
| XOM | Exxon Mobil Corporation | TBD | TBD | $4.04 | 2.65% |
| GILD | Gilead Sciences, Inc. | TBD | TBD | $3.19 | 2.30% |
| JNJ | Johnson & Johnson | TBD | TBD | $5.20 | 2.18% |
| WFC | Wells Fargo & Company | TBD | TBD | $1.80 | 2.11% |
Notable High-Yield Opportunities
Pfizer leads this week’s dividend calendar with a compelling 6.39% yield on its $1.72 quarterly distribution. The pharmaceutical giant continues to reward shareholders despite ongoing patent cliff challenges. Verizon follows closely with a 6.01% yield, offering $2.77 per share as the telecom sector maintains its reputation for consistent income generation.
Bristol-Myers Squibb presents a 4.26% yield with its $2.50 dividend, while AT&T rounds out the telecommunications representation with a 4.19% yield. Energy sector representation comes from Chevron, delivering $6.91 per share for a 3.67% yield, and Exxon Mobil contributing $4.04 per share at 2.65%.
Sector Diversification
This week’s calendar showcases strong sector diversification, with healthcare leading the count at five companies (PFE, BMY, ABBV, MRK, JNJ, GILD), followed by consumer staples (PEP, PG, KO), energy (CVX, XOM), telecommunications (VZ, T), and financial services (USB, WFC). This broad representation provides income investors multiple avenues for portfolio diversification.
The pharmaceutical and healthcare sector dominance reflects the industry’s mature cash flows and commitment to shareholder returns, while the presence of consumer staples giants like PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, and Coca-Cola underscores the defensive nature of dividend-focused portfolios.
This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Dividend payments and yields are subject to change. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.