5 High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Raised Their Payouts in 2026

Impact · against what's priced in

The article contains no catalysts for Duke Energy or Southern Company, as the market has already discounted the specific data-center contracts and pipeline figures mentioned. Verizon's free cash flow strength is positive but lacks a baseline for relative impact, while Philip Morris's dividend growth is a confirmation of existing payout trends.

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Earnings near the top of the company's $4.50 to $4.60 per-share guidance range