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Dividend Hikes of the Week is not a news feed. It’s proof. Every line below confirms a simple idea we already understand from experience:
The world pays those who own the right businesses. And those businesses can be found systematically.
At MaxDividends we track more than 19,000 companies worldwide — but only the elite make it into this list: businesses that have been paying dividends for 10+ years without a cut.
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How to Read This Update (Important)
This series is not about chasing a weekly percentage. It’s about three things that separate investors with a system from everyone else.
1️⃣ Money Is Being Paid. Regularly. Worldwide.
Different currencies. Different cycles. Same result: Businesses earn money → share profits → investor income grows. This is what real global income diversification looks like — not a theory, not a textbook example.
2️⃣ Dividend Growth Follows Business Strength
There’s no magic here. Every increase you see comes from:
durable cash flow
payout room
disciplined management
business models that survive cycles
That’s why most companies in this list carry Financial Scores between 90 and 99. That’s not decoration. That’s a survival filter.
3️⃣ Income Is Built Quietly
None of these companies are shouting. They simply: pay; raise; repeat
This is what income looks like when people actually live on it — not when they’re trying to create noise online.
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⭐ This Week’s Standouts
McKesson Corporation — delivered the largest dividend increase of the week, raising its payout by 14.63%.
Fastenal Company — earned this week’s highest Dividend Safety Score of 97 while extending its dividend growth streak to 27 consecutive years.
Stanley Black & Decker — continued the longest dividend growth record this week, reaching 59 consecutive years of higher dividend payments.
💿 Dividend Hikes — July 20–27, 2026
Dividend growth remained active this week, with companies across the United States and the United Kingdom announcing another round of higher shareholder payouts.
Regional banks accounted for a large share of this week's dividend increases, while several long-established Dividend Growers continued extending their impressive records of annual dividend growth.
🇺🇸 United States
Fastenal Company (FAST)
Last Div Date: 28.07.2026
Dividend: $0.24 → $0.26 (+8.33%)
Dividend Growth Streak: 27 consecutive years
Consistent Years: 35
Dividend Safety Score: 97 / 99
The industrial and construction supplies distributor extended its dividend growth streak to twenty-seven consecutive years. Fastenal distributes fasteners, safety equipment, industrial supplies, and inventory management solutions to manufacturing and construction customers worldwide.
Sierra Bancorp (BSRR)
Last Div Date: 24.07.2026
Dividend: $0.26 → $0.27 (+3.85%)
Dividend Growth Streak: 2 consecutive years
Consistent Years: 15
Dividend Safety Score: 89 / 99
The California-based regional bank announced another dividend increase, extending its current dividend growth streak. Sierra Bancorp provides commercial and retail banking, mortgage lending, and wealth management services throughout California.
Bank of America Corporation (BAC)
Last Div Date: 24.07.2026
Dividend: $0.28 → $0.32 (+14.29%)
Dividend Growth Streak: 12 consecutive years
Consistent Years: 16
Dividend Safety Score: 91 / 99
The global banking giant continued its annual dividend growth with another sizable payout increase. Bank of America provides consumer banking, commercial banking, investment banking, and wealth management services worldwide.
Stanley Black & Decker Inc. (SWK)
Last Div Date: 23.07.2026
Dividend: $0.83 → $0.84 (+1.20%)
Dividend Growth Streak: 59 consecutive years
Consistent Years: 59
Dividend Safety Score: 73 / 99
The global tools and industrial products manufacturer extended its remarkable dividend growth streak to fifty-nine consecutive years. Stanley Black & Decker manufactures professional tools, power tools, outdoor products, and industrial fastening systems.
1st Source Corporation (SRCE)
Last Div Date: 23.07.2026
Dividend: $0.43 → $0.45 (+4.65%)
Dividend Growth Streak: 35 consecutive years
Consistent Years: 35
Dividend Safety Score: 88 / 99
The regional financial institution extended its dividend growth streak for a thirty-fifth consecutive year. 1st Source Corporation provides commercial banking, consumer banking, equipment finance, trust, and wealth advisory services.
Comfort Systems USA Inc. (FIX)
Last Div Date: 23.07.2026
Dividend: $0.80 → $0.90 (+12.50%)
Dividend Growth Streak: 13 consecutive years
Consistent Years: 20
Dividend Safety Score: 92 / 99
The mechanical and electrical contracting company announced another double-digit dividend increase. Comfort Systems USA provides HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building automation installation and maintenance services across the United States.
West Bancorporation (WTBA)
Last Div Date: 22.07.2026
Dividend: $0.25 → $0.26 (+4.00%)
Dividend Growth Streak: 0 consecutive years
Consistent Years: 15
Dividend Safety Score: 66 / 99
The regional banking company increased its quarterly dividend. West Bancorporation provides commercial banking, consumer banking, mortgage lending, and treasury management services primarily in the Midwest.
Heritage Financial Corporation (HFWA)
Last Div Date: 22.07.2026
Dividend: $0.24 → $0.25 (+4.17%)
Dividend Growth Streak: 15 consecutive years
Consistent Years: 15
Dividend Safety Score: 84 / 99
The community banking company extended its dividend growth streak to fifteen consecutive years. Heritage Financial provides commercial banking, consumer banking, and mortgage services throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Greene County Bancorp Inc. (GCBC)
Last Div Date: 22.07.2026
Dividend: $0.10 → $0.11 (+10.00%)
Dividend Growth Streak: 12 consecutive years
Consistent Years: 14
Dividend Safety Score: 82 / 99
The regional bank continued its annual dividend growth with another higher quarterly payout. Greene County Bancorp provides retail and commercial banking services across New York State.
First Community Corporation (FCCO)
Last Div Date: 22.07.2026
Dividend: $0.16 → $0.17 (+6.25%)
Dividend Growth Streak: 4 consecutive years
Consistent Years: 15
Dividend Safety Score: 90 / 99
The community bank announced another dividend increase, extending its dividend growth record. First Community Corporation provides commercial and consumer banking services throughout South Carolina and Georgia.
Enterprise Financial Services Corp (EFSC)
Last Div Date: 22.07.2026
Dividend: $0.34 → $0.35 (+2.94%)
Dividend Growth Streak: 11 consecutive years
Consistent Years: 21
Dividend Safety Score: 90 / 99
The regional banking company extended its dividend growth streak for an eleventh consecutive year. Enterprise Financial Services provides commercial banking, wealth management, and treasury services across the Midwest.
Delek Logistics Partners LP (DKL)
Last Div Date: 22.07.2026
Dividend: $1.13 → $1.135 (+0.44%)
Dividend Growth Streak: 13 consecutive years
Consistent Years: 13
Dividend Safety Score: 71 / 99
The energy midstream partnership continued raising its quarterly cash distribution. Delek Logistics owns and operates pipelines, storage terminals, gathering systems, and other energy infrastructure assets.
Community Bank System Inc. (CBU)
Last Div Date: 22.07.2026
Dividend: $0.47 → $0.49 (+4.26%)
Dividend Growth Streak: 28 consecutive years
Consistent Years: 28
Dividend Safety Score: 86 / 99
The financial services company extended its dividend growth streak to twenty-eight consecutive years. Community Bank System provides banking, employee benefits administration, insurance, and wealth management services.
Southern Missouri Bancorp Inc. (SMBC)
Last Div Date: 21.07.2026
Dividend: $0.25 → $0.27 (+8.00%)
Dividend Growth Streak: 14 consecutive years
Consistent Years: 30
Dividend Safety Score: 86 / 99
The regional bank announced another dividend increase, extending its annual dividend growth record. Southern Missouri Bancorp provides commercial and consumer banking services throughout Missouri and neighboring states.
Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)
Last Div Date: 21.07.2026
Dividend: $0.80 → $0.88 (+10.00%)
Dividend Growth Streak: 1 consecutive year
Consistent Years: 39
Dividend Safety Score: 81 / 99
The global custody bank resumed dividend growth with a higher quarterly payout. Northern Trust provides wealth management, asset servicing, and investment management solutions for institutions and high-net-worth clients worldwide.
McKesson Corporation (MCK)
Last Div Date: 21.07.2026
Dividend: $0.82 → $0.94 (+14.63%)
Dividend Growth Streak: 18 consecutive years
Consistent Years: 26
Dividend Safety Score: 80 / 99
The healthcare distribution leader announced another strong dividend increase, extending its dividend growth streak to eighteen consecutive years. McKesson distributes pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and healthcare technology solutions worldwide.
First Community Bancshares Inc. (FCBC)
Last Div Date: 21.07.2026
Dividend: $0.31 → $0.33 (+6.45%)
Dividend Growth Streak: 14 consecutive years
Consistent Years: 16
Dividend Safety Score: 88 / 99
The regional banking company continued its annual dividend growth with another higher payout. First Community Bancshares provides commercial banking, consumer banking, and mortgage services across the Mid-Atlantic region.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB)
Last Div Date: 21.07.2026
Dividend: $0.405 → $0.410 (+1.23%)
Dividend Growth Streak: 1 consecutive year
Consistent Years: 29
Dividend Safety Score: 68 / 99
The specialty chemicals producer announced a modest dividend increase. Albemarle is one of the world's leading producers of lithium, bromine specialties, and catalyst solutions.
Home Bancorp Inc. (HBCP)
Last Div Date: 20.07.2026
Dividend: $0.31 → $0.32 (+3.23%)
Dividend Growth Streak: 11 consecutive years
Consistent Years: 11
Dividend Safety Score: 84 / 99
The community bank extended its dividend growth streak for an eleventh consecutive year. Home Bancorp provides retail and commercial banking services primarily across Louisiana and Mississippi.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
International Public Partnerships (INPP)
Last Div Date: 23.07.2026
Dividend: £0.022 → £0.022 (+1.86%)
Dividend Growth Streak: 18 consecutive years
Consistent Years: 18
Dividend Safety Score: 58 / 99
The infrastructure investment company extended its dividend growth streak for an eighteenth consecutive year. International Public Partnerships invests in public infrastructure assets, including transportation, healthcare, education, and utility projects across multiple countries.
Why This Matters
Some hikes are modest, some are big — but all of them mean higher passive income. Week after week, this is how the compounding snowball keeps rolling.
👉 Congratulations to all shareholders who spotted their company among this week’s winners!
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