Dividend Calendar: Week of August 24, 2026
The week of August 24, 2026 presents dividend investors with a diverse selection of income opportunities across multiple sectors. Fifteen notable companies are scheduled to go ex-dividend, featuring yields ranging from 1.94% to 6.13%. Healthcare and telecommunications stocks dominate the high-yield segment, while consumer staples and financial services round out the weekly roster.
Ex-Dividend Dates and Payment Schedule
| Symbol | Company | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Dividend | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFE | Pfizer Inc. | TBD | TBD | $1.72 | 6.13% |
| VZ | Verizon Communications Inc. | TBD | TBD | $2.80 | 5.65% |
| T | AT&T Inc. | TBD | TBD | $1.11 | 4.39% |
| PEP | PepsiCo, Inc. | TBD | TBD | $5.75 | 4.01% |
| BMY | Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | TBD | TBD | $2.51 | 3.75% |
| CVX | Chevron Corporation | TBD | TBD | $6.98 | 3.40% |
| USB | U.S. Bancorp | TBD | TBD | $2.08 | 3.35% |
| PG | The Procter & Gamble Company | TBD | TBD | $4.29 | 2.97% |
| ABBV | AbbVie Inc. | TBD | TBD | $6.83 | 2.58% |
| XOM | Exxon Mobil Corporation | TBD | TBD | $4.08 | 2.47% |
| KO | The Coca-Cola Company | TBD | TBD | $2.08 | 2.28% |
| WFC | Wells Fargo & Company | TBD | TBD | $1.85 | 2.21% |
| GILD | Gilead Sciences, Inc. | TBD | TBD | $3.22 | 2.20% |
| MRK | Merck & Co., Inc. | TBD | TBD | $3.36 | 2.20% |
| JNJ | Johnson & Johnson | TBD | TBD | $5.24 | 1.94% |
High-Yield Dividend Leaders
Pfizer leads the week’s dividend offerings with a substantial 6.13% yield on its $1.72 quarterly distribution. The pharmaceutical giant’s elevated yield reflects both its commitment to shareholder returns and current market valuation. Verizon follows closely with a 5.65% yield, paying $2.80 per share as the telecommunications sector continues to attract income-focused investors seeking stable cash flows.
AT&T rounds out the top three high-yielders at 4.39%, distributing $1.11 per share. The telecommunications duo of Verizon and AT&T represents nearly $4 in combined quarterly dividends for investors holding both positions. PepsiCo offers a 4.01% yield with its $5.75 payment, demonstrating the consumer staples sector’s ability to generate consistent dividend income.
Blue-Chip Dividend Aristocrats
Several Dividend Aristocrats feature prominently in this week’s calendar, including Procter & Gamble ($4.29, 2.97% yield), Coca-Cola ($2.08, 2.28% yield), and Johnson & Johnson ($5.24, 1.94% yield). These companies represent decades of consecutive dividend increases, providing investors with both current income and historical growth reliability.
The energy sector contributes two major players: Chevron with a $6.98 distribution yielding 3.40%, and Exxon Mobil paying $4.08 for a 2.47% yield. Combined, these energy giants offer over $11 in quarterly dividends per share, reflecting the sector’s capital return priorities. Financial services representation includes U.S. Bancorp (3.35% yield) and Wells Fargo (2.21% yield), both maintaining steady dividend policies amid evolving banking sector dynamics.
This dividend calendar is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Ex-dividend and payment dates are subject to change by individual companies. Investors should verify all dividend information independently and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.