Lowe's (LOW) Raises Dividend to $1.25, Marking Nine Straight Years of Hikes
As seen on the 24/7 Wall St. homepage on July 22, 2026.
Lowe's raised its quarterly payout to $1.25 per share, a 4.2% increase that pushes yield to nearly 3% and reflects nine consecutive years of hikes despite economic pressures.
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Lowe's has lifted its quarterly dividend to $1.25 per share, a 4.2% increase over the prior payout, bringing the trailing annual dividend to $6.05. The new rate puts the stock's yield at nearly 3%, making it a more competitive income option among large-cap retailers at a time when investors are closely weighing dividend sustainability against economic headwinds.
What stands out here is the consistency behind the number. Nine consecutive years of dividend hikes signal that Lowe's management remains confident enough in the company's cash generation to keep rewarding shareholders even as broader economic pressures weigh on home improvement spending. That kind of unbroken streak tends to attract income-focused investors who prioritize reliability over headline yield.
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The ex-dividend date for this increased payout is July 22, 2026, meaning investors need to hold shares before that date to qualify for the $1.25 quarterly distribution.
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