As I'm writing this blog post, it's currently Tuesday, June 2nd. The temperature here in Central Wisconsin is set to reach a high of 81 degrees Fahrenheit today with a sunny forecast. So, I plan on spending some time outside for sure!
Now that May 2026 is complete, I figure it would be a fitting time to briefly highlight my dividend income for the month. Let's dive into it!
Net Dividend Income Surpassed $700
In May 2026, I collected $737.61 in net dividends (including ADR fees for British American Tobacco). This is equivalent to a 5.4% quarterly growth rate over the $699.63 in net dividends received in February 2026.
My net dividends collected in May 2026 were also 29.8% higher over the $568.35 in net dividends recorded in May 2025.
In my Charles Schwab account, I received $683.84 in net dividends from 18 companies. The lower company count was due to the sales of Bristol Myers Squibb and AT&T in February 2026. First-time distributions from Western Midstream (WES) and capital allocation in recent months powered my net dividends higher in this account.
My Robinhood IRA portfolio collected $36.57 in net dividends from four companies. This higher income was mostly fueled by my purchase of 23 shares of NNN REIT (NNN) in February 2026.
In my Webull account, I received $17.20 in net dividends from three companies.
Concluding Thoughts:
May 2026 represented the first time that the portfolio breached $700 in the middle month of a quarter. Through the first five months of 2026, my net dividends are up 28.3% versus the first five months of 2025. By God's grace, keeping the pedal to the medal with my high savings rate, stacking up dividend growth, and reinvesting dividends, I hope to keep this in the high-20% range in 2026.
Discussion:
How was your dividend income in May 2026?
Did you receive any first-time passive income as I did with WES in May 2026?
I appreciate your readership and welcome your comments below!
