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

MSA Safety Announces ALTAIR io™ 6 Contract with Major Northeast U.S. Utility Provider

Largest ALTAIR io 6 contract to date underscores growing demand for connected worker safety technology PITTSBURGH, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety Inc., (NYSE: MSA), a global leader in advanced safety technology, today announced it is proud to partner with one of the largest utility providers in the northeast United States as the utility invests in connected technologies that support worker safety to better serve their communities. The major U.S. energy utility selected the MSA Safety ALTAIR io™ 6 Multigas Detector to help enhance worker safety and operational efficiency.

PRNewsWire • Oct 22, 2026

MSA Safety Schedules Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA), a global leader in the development of advanced safety products and solutions that protect people and facility infrastructures, today announced that it will host the company's third quarter 2026 earnings conference call on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

PRNewsWire • Oct 20, 2026

MSA Safety (MSA) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Q3 Release

MSA Safety (MSA) 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 20, 2026

MSA Safety (MSA) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know

MSA Safety (MSA) 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 2, 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

MSA Safety Launches New G1™ City Edition SCBA, Transforming Firefighter Search and Rescue

Integrated Technology Helps to Find Firefighters, New Design Features Reduce Weight, Enhance Comfort PITTSBURGH, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At fire scenes, firefighter safety means more than air supply, it can also mean connectivity, accountability and the ability to quickly locate firefighters in distress.

PRNewsWire • Sep 23, 2026

The Dividend Kings Ranked By Quality Scores (September 2026)

Dividend Kings have a 50+ year track record of increasing dividends, showcasing resilience through economic challenges. I rank the Dividend Kings using my 9F Quality Scores, blending qualitative and quantitative factors for a robust, investment-grade assessment. ADP stands out as the best total-return candidate. It is undervalued, high-quality, and offering a strong projected dividend growth rate and Adjusted Chowder Number.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 18, 2026

MSA Safety to Showcase Comprehensive Worker Safety Solutions at NSC 2026

Highlights include connected gas detection, market-leading head protection and trusted fall protection designed to help improve safety, compliance and productivity INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Every jobsite faces different hazards, and no single solution fits every worker, application or environment.

PRNewsWire • Sep 14, 2026

MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) Presents at Jefferies Global Industrials Conference 2026 Transcript

MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) Presents at Jefferies Global Industrials Conference 2026 Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Sep 10, 2026