Dividend Calendar: Week of September 14, 2026
The week of September 14, 2026, presents dividend investors with a diverse array of income opportunities across multiple sectors. Fifteen major companies are scheduled to go ex-dividend, offering yields ranging from 1.99% to 6.20%. Healthcare and telecommunications stocks lead the pack with the highest yields, while consumer staples and energy companies provide solid mid-tier options for income-focused portfolios.
Ex-Dividend Schedule for September 14-18, 2026
The following companies will trade ex-dividend during the week, meaning investors must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment:
| Symbol | Company | Annual Dividend | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFE | Pfizer Inc. | $1.72 | 6.20% |
| VZ | Verizon Communications Inc. | $2.80 | 5.52% |
| T | AT&T Inc. | $1.11 | 4.26% |
| PEP | PepsiCo, Inc. | $5.81 | 4.26% |
| BMY | Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | $2.51 | 3.94% |
| USB | U.S. Bancorp | $2.08 | 3.31% |
| CVX | Chevron Corporation | $7.05 | 3.29% |
| PG | The Procter & Gamble Company | $4.29 | 2.95% |
| ABBV | AbbVie Inc. | $6.83 | 2.66% |
| XOM | Exxon Mobil Corporation | $4.12 | 2.48% |
| KO | The Coca-Cola Company | $2.08 | 2.36% |
| MRK | Merck & Co., Inc. | $3.36 | 2.33% |
| GILD | Gilead Sciences, Inc. | $3.22 | 2.24% |
| WFC | Wells Fargo & Company | $1.85 | 2.05% |
| JNJ | Johnson & Johnson | $5.28 | 1.99% |
High-Yield Dividend Opportunities
Pfizer leads this week’s dividend calendar with an attractive 6.20% yield, reflecting the pharmaceutical giant’s commitment to shareholder returns despite ongoing patent cliff challenges. Verizon follows closely at 5.52%, as the telecommunications company continues to reward investors while investing heavily in 5G infrastructure expansion.
AT&T and PepsiCo both offer 4.26% yields, representing solid income opportunities in the telecommunications and consumer staples sectors respectively. Bristol-Myers Squibb rounds out the top five with a 3.94% yield, demonstrating the healthcare sector’s strong dividend culture.
Sector Diversification Across Dividend Payers
This week’s ex-dividend list showcases excellent sector diversification for income investors. Healthcare companies including Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb, AbbVie, Merck, Gilead Sciences, and Johnson & Johnson represent six of the fifteen companies, highlighting the sector’s dividend reliability.
Energy giants Chevron and Exxon Mobil provide commodity exposure with yields of 3.29% and 2.48% respectively, while financial institutions U.S. Bancorp and Wells Fargo offer banking sector representation. Consumer staples are well-represented through PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, and Coca-Cola, providing defensive characteristics to dividend portfolios.
This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Dividend payments and yields are subject to change, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should conduct their own research and consult with financial professionals before making investment decisions.