Chevron Raises Dividend to $1.78, Extending a 26-Year Streak
As seen on the 24/7 Wall St. homepage on August 19, 2026.
Chevron lifted the quarterly payout 4.1% to $1.78 a share, a 26th straight year of increases holders lock in only by owning before the August 19 ex-date.
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Chevron lifted its quarterly dividend 4.1% to $1.78 a share, extending its growth streak to 26 straight years. Investors must own shares before the August 19 ex-date to collect it.
The stock yields 3.43% at the new rate, anchoring the total-return case for income investors holding Chevron through energy price cycles.
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The 26-year run of annual increases shows management has protected the payout through oil price downturns, refining margin pressure, and commodity volatility.
The 4.1% increase keeps the streak alive while peers stay cautious on balance-sheet commitments. Miss the August 19 ex-date and eligibility waits another quarter.
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