Expected Dividend Increases for April 2026

As I'm writing this blog post, it's currently Friday, March 20th. The temperature here in Central Wisconsin is going to reach a high of 57 degrees Fahrenheit later today. Tomorrow is going to be even better, with the high set to be 65 degrees. Needless to say, I'm aiming to spend some time outside over the next few days!

Now that the month is almost over, I have received all the dividend raises that I'm expecting for March 2026. With that said, I will be going over the raises announced in recent weeks and looking ahead to next month. Let's get into it!

Actual Dividend Increases for March 2026

Dividend Increase #1: American Tower (AMT)

American Tower declared a 5.3% raise in its quarterly dividend per share to $1.79. This was $0.01 shy of my prediction of a 5.9% boost to $1.80.

My net annual forward dividends grew by $2.16 across my six shares of AMT from this dividend declaration.

Dividend Increase #2: General Dynamics (GD)

As anticipated, General Dynamics announced a 6% increase in its quarterly dividend per share to $1.59.

Across my six shares of GD, my net annual forward dividends rose by $2.16 due to this dividend announcement.

Dividend Increase #3: Realty Income (O)

As I predicted, Realty Income, declared a 0.2% bump in its monthly dividend per share to $0.2705.

My net annual forward dividends edged $0.918 higher across my 153 shares from this dividend declaration.

Dividend Freeze: JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM)

JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced a $1.50 quarterly dividend per share, which was in line with the previous. Barring stress test results this summer, that changes my expectations for the next raise in September to a 10% raise to $1.65.

Expected Dividend Increases for April 2026

Expected Dividend Increase #1: Agree Realty (ADC)

The first dividend raise that I'm expecting for April 2026 will be from Agree Realty. My best guess is that ADC will declare a 2.3% increase in its monthly dividend per share to $0.268 (it's also worth noting that ADC raises its payout twice a year).

My net annual forward dividends would rise by $1.44 across my 20 shares of ADC from such a dividend declaration.

Expected Dividend Increase #2: American Water Works (AWK)

The next payout boost that I am predicting for next month will come from American Water Works. I believe that AWK will announce a 7.6% raise in its quarterly dividend per share to $0.89.

Across my eight shares of AWK, my net annual forward dividends would grow by $2 due to such a dividend announcement.

Expected Distribution Increase #3: Energy Transfer (ET)

The third distribution bump that I'm projecting for April will be from Energy Transfer. My guess is that ET will declare a 0.7% increase in its quarterly distribution per unit to $0.3375.

My net annual forward distributions would rise by $2.07 across my 207 units from such a distribution declaration.

Expected Dividend Increase #4: Alphabet (GOOGL)

The final dividend raise that I am expecting for next month will come from Alphabet. My best guess is that GOOGL will announce a 4.8% increase in its quarterly dividend per share to $0.22.

Across my 43 shares of GOOGL, my net annual forward dividends would grow by $1.72 due to such a dividend announcement.

Concluding Thoughts:

Three payout raises helped my net annual forward dividends to grow by $5.238 in March 2026. That would be like investing $174.60 at a 3% yield.

If the four raises that I'm projecting for April 2026 materialize, my net annual forward dividends will have increased by $7.23. This would be equivalent to investing $241 at a 3% net dividend yield.

Discussion:

How was your March 2026 for dividend raises?

Did you receive any first-time payout boosts during the month?

I appreciate your readership and welcome your comments below!