Three dividend-paying companies distributed payments to shareholders on September 14 and 15, 2026, each reflecting distinct operational priorities and financial positions.
Alphabet paid Class A, B, and C shareholders $0.22 per share on September 14, 2026. The payment was declared on July 22, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of September 4, 2026. This marked the second consecutive quarterly payment at the $0.22 rate, up from $0.21 in the prior quarter. The trailing 12-month total was $0.86 per share, with an annualized forward figure of $0.88 per share. The technology company closed at $344.98, up 10.2% year to date, though the dividend yield remained approximately 0.3%. Alphabet reported Q2 revenue of $119.8 billion, up 24.2% year over year, with operating margin of 34%. However, AI-related capital spending of $44.9 billion in the quarter resulted in negative free cash flow of $5.86 billion, and the company suspended its stock buyback program during the period.
Exelon distributed $0.42 per share on September 15, 2026, marking the third consecutive quarterly payment at this rate. The declaration date was July 28, 2026, with ex-dividend and record dates both of September 4, 2026. The trailing 12-month total was $1.66, with an annualized forward figure of $1.68. The regulated utility holding company, parent of multiple transmission and distribution subsidiaries, closed at $42.20 with a trailing yield near 3.9%, down 8.0% over the prior month and 3.2% year to date. Exelon reported Q1 revenue of $7.24 billion, up 7.9% year over year, with adjusted operating EPS of $0.91 beating the $0.89 estimate. Management targets a 60% payout ratio and projects 5% annual dividend growth supported by a $41.7 billion capital plan through 2029.
Patterson-UTI paid $0.10 per share on September 15, 2026, representing the third consecutive quarterly payment at this elevated rate. The declaration date was July 29, 2026, with ex-dividend and record dates both of September 1, 2026. The $0.10 quarterly payment marked a 25% increase from the prior $0.08 quarterly rate paid through December 2025. The trailing 12-month total was $0.36 per share, with an annualized forward figure of $0.40. The oilfield services company closed at $12.71, up 108.0% year to date with a trailing yield near 3.1%. Q2 revenue was $1.23 billion, up 0.7% year over year, with adjusted EPS of $0.00 beating a consensus estimate of negative $0.03. Management expects full-year 2026 free cash flow to exceed dividend payments, and drilling contract pricing rose 10% to 15% versus the start of the year.
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