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Dividends News 1 February 2026 - 4 February 2026

Woodward stock leaps after outlook hike; investors eye dividend date and follow-through

Woodward stock leaps after outlook hike; investors eye dividend date and follow-through

Woodward shares surged 13.2% to $370.54 after the company beat quarterly expectations and raised its full-year sales and EPS guidance. Net sales reached $996 million with earnings per share at $2.17. The board approved a 14% higher quarterly dividend, payable March 5. UBS lifted its price target to $417 following the results.
3 February 2026
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SCHD dividend ETF is beating the S&P 500 in 2026 — what’s driving the comeback

SCHD dividend ETF is beating the S&P 500 in 2026 — what’s driving the comeback

Schwab’s SCHD ETF has gained 8.5% year-to-date, far outpacing the S&P 500’s 1% rise and nearing an all-time high, according to Invezz. The fund held $79 billion in net assets as of Feb. 2, with a 3.82% trailing 12-month yield and a 0.06% annual expense ratio. Vanguard announced fee cuts across 53 funds Monday amid intensifying competition.
3 February 2026
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ONEOK stock bounces before the bell after Monday slide as dividend and Feb. 23 earnings near

ONEOK stock bounces before the bell after Monday slide as dividend and Feb. 23 earnings near

ONEOK shares rose 0.8% to $75.95 in premarket trading Tuesday, rebounding after a 3.6% drop as the stock went ex-dividend. The company will pay a $1.07 quarterly dividend on Feb. 13 and report earnings on Feb. 23, with a conference call set for Feb. 24. JPMorgan downgraded the stock to Neutral on Jan. 27, citing growth concerns.
3 February 2026
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Las Vegas Sands stock near $56 before the bell as Macau gaming, dividend clock grab focus

Las Vegas Sands stock near $56 before the bell as Macau gaming, dividend clock grab focus

Las Vegas Sands shares held at $55.64 in Tuesday’s premarket after a 5.5% surge Monday. Macau’s January casino revenue jumped 24% year-over-year to $2.79 billion, outpacing forecasts. The stock goes ex-dividend Feb. 9, with a 30-cent payout set for Feb. 18. CEO Robert Goldstein received over 130,000 shares through vested awards last week, SEC filings show.
3 February 2026
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British American Tobacco share price ticks up on fresh buyback notice as dividend, Feb 12 results near

British American Tobacco share price ticks up on fresh buyback notice as dividend, Feb 12 results near

British American Tobacco shares rose 0.6% to 4,459 pence in early London trading after the company bought back 108,725 shares on Feb. 2, to be cancelled. BAT will pay its next dividend on Feb. 4 and release preliminary 2025 results on Feb. 12. The latest buyback reduced the share count to 2,176,779,980. Previous session volume was about 5.4 million shares.
3 February 2026
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Bank of America stock rises as yields firm — here’s what could move BAC next

Bank of America stock rises as yields firm — here’s what could move BAC next

New York, February 2, 2026, 14:57 EST — Regular session Bank of America shares climbed roughly 1.4% to $53.94 in afternoon trading on the New York Stock Exchange Monday, bouncing back after an early slide. The stock gained around 74 cents from Friday’s $53.20 close, fluctuating between $52.99 and $54.08. Roughly 19.5 million shares traded hands. The stock’s move followed a broader shift in rates after Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to head the Federal Reserve. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed about 0.03 percentage point to 4.271%. Traders also braced for policy decisions this week from the European Central Bank,
2 February 2026
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ASML stock price slips into weekend; dividend dates, capacity questions loom

ASML stock price slips into weekend; dividend dates, capacity questions loom

ASML shares closed 2.2% lower at $1,423 on U.S. markets Friday, despite record fourth-quarter orders and a raised 2026 sales forecast. The company plans to cut 1,700 jobs and launch a new buyback. Investors await dividend dates in mid-February and the annual report on Feb. 25. Sentiment remains volatile as markets weigh delivery risks against high expectations.
1 February 2026
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Citigroup stock set for a Monday test as Trump’s Fed chair pick and dividend date collide

Citigroup stock set for a Monday test as Trump’s Fed chair pick and dividend date collide

Citigroup shares closed up 0.4% at $115.71 Friday ahead of going ex-dividend on Feb. 2. Bank stocks shifted focus to interest-rate policy after Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. Investors are watching for U.S. payrolls data and the Senate’s response to Warsh’s nomination, which faces delays. Citi’s $0.60 dividend is payable Feb. 27 to holders as of Feb. 2.
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Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

7 February 2026
Ashtead shares closed Friday at 4,936p, up 1.09%, after the company bought 88,872 shares under its repurchase program. The group is set to shift its primary listing to New York on March 2, pending court approval, and will be removed from the FTSE UK index the same day. Ashtead paid a half-year dividend of 37.5 U.S. cents per share on Friday.
Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

7 February 2026
Beazley shares closed flat at 1,236 pence Friday as BlackRock disclosed a 6.55% stake and Vanguard reported 5.02%. Wellington Management cut its holding below 5%. The disclosures follow Zurich Insurance’s possible takeover offer of up to 1,335 pence per share, with a Feb. 16 deadline for a firm bid.
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