7 Dividend Increases Expected In April 2026

April 2026 is poised for dividend increases from blue-chip names with long records of annual hikes. Procter & Gamble (PG), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), IBM, Apple, Kinder Morgan, W.W. Grainger, and Costco are expected to announce increases, reflecting historical patterns. Forecasted yields and five-year dividend growth rates suggest modest to strong hikes, with COST and GWW leading in growth potential.