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

Gorman-Rupp (GRC) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?

Gorman-Rupp (GRC) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 27, 2026

Is Gorman-Rupp (GRC) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think "Yes"

Gorman-Rupp (GRC) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 27, 2026

Best Dividend Kings: October 2026

Dividend Kings have outperformed SPY YTD, rising 13.5% versus SPY's 12.32%, with a strong October rebound. Twenty-six Dividend Kings appear both potentially undervalued and offer long-term annualized expected returns of at least 10%. Dividend growth for the Kings in 2026 averages 4.65%, with recent increases from GRC, NWN, and RPM.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 26, 2026

Gorman-Rupp Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

MANSFIELD, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #EARNINGS--The Gorman-Rupp Company (NYSE: GRC) reports financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. Third Quarter 2026 Highlights Record net sales of $193.3 million increased 11.8%, or $20.4 million, compared to the third quarter of 2025 Record net income of $22.7 million, or $0.86 per share, compared to net income of $11.3 million, or $0.43 per share, for the third quarter of 2025 Adjusted earnings per share1 for the third quarter of 2026 and 2025 we.

Business Wire • Oct 23, 2026

Gorman-Rupp Company Announces Increase in Quarterly Cash Dividend

MANSFIELD, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #DIVIDEND--The Board of Directors of The Gorman-Rupp Company (NYSE: GRC) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on the common stock of the Company, payable December 10, 2026, to shareholders of record November 13, 2026. The cash dividend will represent a 5.3% increase over the $0.19 dividend per share paid in the previous quarter.This action will mark the 307th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by The Gorman-Rupp Company and the 54th consecutive year o.

Business Wire • Oct 23, 2026

Gorman-Rupp (GRC) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

Gorman-Rupp (GRC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.86 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.67 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.52 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 23, 2026

Gorman-Rupp Q3 Review: Impressive Performance, But I Have Enough Exposure

The Gorman-Rupp Company delivered a strong Q3, with 12% y/y revenue growth and double-digit beats on both revenue and EPS. GRC achieved broad-based end-market growth, significant margin expansion, and robust cash generation, boosting financial flexibility and operating leverage. Despite stellar results, I remain cautious due to GRC's long-term dependence on data center growth and recent sector volatility.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 23, 2026

ExxonMobil, Visa Among 16 Dividend Growth Companies To Announce Annual Dividend Increases In October

ExxonMobil is expected to announce its 45th consecutive year of dividend growth in October, with a predicted increase of 4.4–5.8%. XOM's cost-cutting and share buybacks are driving a recovery, with GAAP EPS up 26% and adjusted EPS up 32% in 1H 2026. Dividend growth for XOM is forecast to accelerate modestly, reflecting improved earnings after a period of slower growth and recent acquisitions.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 5, 2026

Best Dividend Kings: September 2026

Dividend Kings are underperforming SPY in September, with a -4.22% average return versus SPY's marginal gain. Despite aggregate weakness, 29 Dividend Kings appear both undervalued and offer a long-term expected return of at least 10%. Recent dividend increases and higher projected earnings growth have modestly improved the Kings' average dividend growth rate to 4.49%.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 26, 2026