Dividend Calendar: Week of July 6, 2026
The week of July 6, 2026 presents dividend investors with a diverse array of opportunities across multiple sectors, featuring 15 established companies preparing to reward shareholders. This week’s roster includes telecommunications giants, pharmaceutical leaders, energy majors, and consumer staples, with yields ranging from nearly 2% to over 7%.
Ex-Dividend Dates This Week
Companies going ex-dividend during the week of July 6, 2026 span various industries, offering income investors multiple options for portfolio diversification. The following table details each company’s dividend specifications:
| Symbol | Company | Dividend Amount | Annualized Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFE | Pfizer Inc. | $1.72 | 7.07% |
| VZ | Verizon Communications Inc. | $2.77 | 6.50% |
| T | AT&T Inc. | $1.11 | 5.40% |
| BMY | Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | $2.51 | 4.32% |
| CVX | Chevron Corporation | $6.98 | 4.13% |
| PEP | PepsiCo, Inc. | $5.75 | 3.99% |
| USB | U.S. Bancorp | $2.08 | 3.37% |
| XOM | Exxon Mobil Corporation | $4.08 | 2.98% |
| PG | The Procter & Gamble Company | $4.26 | 2.81% |
| MRK | Merck & Co., Inc. | $3.36 | 2.59% |
| ABBV | AbbVie Inc. | $6.74 | 2.58% |
| KO | The Coca-Cola Company | $2.08 | 2.47% |
| GILD | Gilead Sciences, Inc. | $3.22 | 2.45% |
| WFC | Wells Fargo & Company | $1.80 | 2.11% |
| JNJ | Johnson & Johnson | $5.24 | 1.99% |
High-Yield Dividend Opportunities
Income-focused investors will find particularly attractive yields among telecommunications and pharmaceutical stocks this week. Pfizer leads with a substantial 7.07% yield on its $1.72 quarterly dividend, while Verizon follows closely at 6.50% with a $2.77 payout. AT&T rounds out the high-yield trio at 5.40%, offering a $1.11 dividend per share.
The pharmaceutical sector shows strong representation with Bristol-Myers Squibb delivering a 4.32% yield through its $2.51 dividend. These higher-yielding stocks often appeal to investors seeking current income, though yield levels can reflect various market conditions and company-specific factors.
Blue-Chip Dividend Aristocrats
Several dividend aristocrats and long-term reliable payers feature prominently this week. Chevron offers a robust $6.98 quarterly dividend with a 4.13% yield, while PepsiCo provides $5.75 per share at 3.99%. Consumer staples giant Procter & Gamble maintains its consistent dividend tradition with $4.26 quarterly, yielding 2.81%.
Johnson & Johnson, despite offering the lowest yield at 1.99%, provides the largest absolute dividend amount at $5.24 per share, reflecting the company’s substantial market capitalization and conservative payout approach. AbbVie contributes $6.74 per share at a 2.58% yield, representing strong cash flow generation in the biopharmaceutical sector.
This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Dividend payments and yields can change, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should conduct their own research and consult with financial professionals before making investment decisions.