Dividend Calendar: Week of June 22, 2026
The week of June 22, 2026 presents dividend investors with a robust lineup of income opportunities across multiple sectors. Fifteen major companies are scheduled to go ex-dividend, featuring attractive yields ranging from 2.19% to 6.82%. Healthcare and telecommunications lead the pack with the highest yields, while consumer staples and energy giants round out a diverse selection of dividend-paying stocks.
Ex-Dividend Dates This Week
Investors seeking to capture dividend payments must purchase shares before the ex-dividend date. The following companies are going ex-dividend during the week of June 22, 2026:
| Symbol | Company | Dividend Amount | Annualized Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFE | Pfizer Inc. | $1.72 | 6.82% |
| VZ | Verizon Communications Inc. | $2.77 | 6.09% |
| T | AT&T Inc. | $1.11 | 5.04% |
| BMY | Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | $2.50 | 4.63% |
| PEP | PepsiCo, Inc. | $5.75 | 4.05% |
| CVX | Chevron Corporation | $6.98 | 4.02% |
| USB | U.S. Bancorp | $2.06 | 3.54% |
| ABBV | AbbVie Inc. | $6.74 | 3.11% |
| XOM | Exxon Mobil Corporation | $4.08 | 2.96% |
| MRK | Merck & Co., Inc. | $3.36 | 2.95% |
| PG | The Procter & Gamble Company | $4.26 | 2.83% |
| KO | The Coca-Cola Company | $2.08 | 2.62% |
| GILD | Gilead Sciences, Inc. | $3.22 | 2.60% |
| JNJ | Johnson & Johnson | $5.24 | 2.29% |
| WFC | Wells Fargo & Company | $1.80 | 2.19% |
High-Yield Dividend Opportunities
Income-focused investors will find particularly attractive yields among the healthcare and telecommunications sectors this week. Pfizer leads with a substantial 6.82% yield on its $1.72 quarterly dividend, reflecting the pharmaceutical giant’s commitment to shareholder returns. Verizon follows closely with a 6.09% yield, offering $2.77 per share to income investors seeking exposure to the telecommunications sector.
AT&T rounds out the top three high-yielders at 5.04%, providing $1.11 per share. Bristol-Myers Squibb offers a compelling 4.63% yield with its $2.50 dividend, while PepsiCo delivers a solid 4.05% return through its $5.75 quarterly payment. These yields represent attractive income opportunities in the current market environment.
Sector Diversification and Payment Timing
This week’s dividend calendar showcases strong sector diversification, spanning healthcare (PFE, BMY, ABBV, MRK, GILD, JNJ), telecommunications (VZ, T), consumer staples (PEP, PG, KO), energy (CVX, XOM), and financial services (USB, WFC). This variety allows investors to build diversified income portfolios across defensive and cyclical sectors.
While specific payment dates are pending confirmation, dividend payments typically occur 2-4 weeks after the ex-dividend date. Shareholders of record as of the ex-dividend dates will receive their respective dividend payments according to each company’s established payment schedule. Investors should verify exact payment dates through their brokers or the companies’ investor relations departments.
This dividend calendar is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Dividend payments and yields are subject to change. Investors should conduct their own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.