Dividend Announcements: October 17-23, 2026 (Part 1 Of 2)

I track dividend announcements across 1,200+ stocks. This week, I'm highlighting 42 companies that increased their dividends. Part 1 covers 25 stocks, including two I own. Comfort Systems USA stands out with a 66.7% year-over-year dividend increase, 18.47% upside to fair value, and a Quality Score of 8.93. West Pharmaceutical Services posted the largest increase of the Part 1 stocks (18.18%) and perfect dividend safety, but trades 12.06% above my fair value estimate.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 28, 2026

Cass Information Systems: 3Q26 Earnings Beat And Higher Dividend

Cass Information Systems (CASS) is rated BUY, driven by robust freight prices and superior EPS growth versus peers. 3Q26 results exceeded expectations, with transportation dollars processed up 14.5% YoY and average freight invoice up 17.2% YoY. CASS justifies its valuation premium with 38% forward EPS growth, record dividends, and a 2.3% forward yield.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 23, 2026

Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week October 25

A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers. Companies that changed their dividends. Companies with upcoming ex-dividend dates.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 24, 2026

Cass Information Systems reports Third Quarter 2026 Results

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cass Information Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASS ) (the Company or Cass) today reported its third quarter 2026 earnings. Strong year-over-year growth in net income and EPS Continued net interest margin expansion Third Quarter Financial Highlights (All comparisons refer to the third quarter of 2025, except as noted) Net income and diluted earnings per share of $10.6 million and $0.81, respectively, increases of 16.1% and 19.1%, respectively.

GlobeNewsWire • Oct 22, 2026

Cass Information Systems (CASS) Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Cass Information Systems (CASS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.81 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.8 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.69 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 22, 2026

Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Cass (CASS) Q3 Earnings

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Cass (CASS) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended September 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 22, 2026

Cass Information Systems (CASS) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

Cass (CASS) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 15, 2026

Cass Information Systems Named a Hot Company by PARCEL

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cass Information Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASS) has been named a 2026-27 Hot Company by PARCEL, a leading media source covering the small-package supply chain industry.

GlobeNewsWire • Sep 15, 2026

Cass Information Systems: Record EPS Makes Me More Bullish (Rating Upgrade)

Cass Information Systems delivered record Q2 2026 net income and EPS, driven by strong NIM, expense control, and buybacks. Despite headline EPS growth, core concerns remain as invoice volumes and processing fees continue to decline, questioning the sustainability of organic growth. Financial fees and early payment solutions show promise, but growth is not yet sufficient to offset core processing weakness.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 5, 2026

Cass Information Systems reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

Record level of quarterly net income and EPS Continued net interest margin expansion Strong expense control ST. LOUIS, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cass Information Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASS ) (the Company or Cass) today reported its second quarter 2026 earnings.

GlobeNewsWire • Jul 23, 2026