June dividend increases highlighted W.R. Berkley, Casey’s, Welltower, Delta, SR Bancorp, and AZZ.
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June 2026 delivered another active month for dividend investors, with the biggest increases coming from technology investment firms, furniture manufacturers, industrial coatings, banks, airlines, REITs, and insurance companies. The top hikes show a mix of growth confidence, post-stress-test capital returns, and companies using higher payouts to signal stronger cash flow heading into the second half of 2026.
Below are the Top 10 Dividend Increases for June 2026
Event Date: June 3, 2026
W. R. Berkley is a specialty insurance company focused on commercial insurance and reinsurance across niche markets.
The company increased its regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.10 per share, representing an 11.1% increase from the prior rate. The raise reflects confidence in underwriting strength, capital discipline, and continued profitability across its insurance operations.
Share Price: $70.66
Dividend Yield: 0.57%
Event Date: June 9, 2026
Casey’s General Stores operates convenience stores across the Midwest and is known for fuel sales, prepared food, and everyday retail products.
The company increased its quarterly dividend by 14% to $0.65 per share in June, marking its 27th consecutive annual dividend increase. The hike reflects steady store-level cash flow and management’s commitment to long-term shareholder returns.
Share Price: $784.28
Dividend Yield: 0.33%
Event Date: June 1, 2026
Welltower is a healthcare real estate investment trust focused on senior housing, outpatient medical properties, and healthcare infrastructure.
The company approved a 15% increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.85 per share. The increase reflects improving senior housing fundamentals, stronger occupancy trends, and continued demand for healthcare-related real estate.
Share Price: $230.19
Dividend Yield: 1.30%
Event Date: June 18, 2026
Delta Air Lines is one of the largest U.S. airlines, serving domestic and international travel markets through its global route network.
The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2150 per share, representing an increase of approximately 15% over previous levels. The raise signals confidence in travel demand, operating cash flow, and Delta’s ability to return more capital to shareholders.
Share Price: $93.06
Dividend Yield: 0.92%
Event Date: June 18, 2026
World Kinect provides energy distribution, logistics, and fuel solutions for aviation, marine, and land transportation customers.
The company increased its regular quarterly cash dividend by 15%. The raise reflects confidence in cash generation across its global energy services platform and a continued focus on shareholder returns.
Share Price: $33.35
Dividend Yield: 2.79%
Event Date: June 24, 2026
BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust is a closed-end fund focused on municipal income investments, primarily targeting tax-exempt income.
The fund announced its intention to increase its quarterly common stock dividend by 19% to $0.63 per share. The increase reflects higher income distribution capacity and stronger payout support from its municipal bond portfolio.
Share Price: $146.02
Dividend Yield: 1.47%
Event Date: June 18, 2026
SR Bancorp is a community banking company serving deposit, lending, and financial services customers in its local markets.
The company announced a 20% increase in its quarterly dividend. The dividend hike points to management’s confidence in earnings stability, balance sheet strength, and capital return capacity.
Share Price: $20.10
Dividend Yield: 1.22%
Event Date: June 25, 2026
AZZ provides hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions used in infrastructure, construction, energy, transportation, and industrial markets.
The company increased its quarterly cash dividend by 20%, raising the payout from $0.20 per share to $0.24 per share. The raise reflects steady demand for infrastructure-related coatings and management’s confidence in durable cash flow.
Share Price: $149.90
Dividend Yield: 0.62%
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