Daily dividend report

What happened: Several companies announced or increased their dividends. Rocky Brands declared a $0.17 quarterly dividend, payable September 15, 2026. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company set a record with its largest-ever cash dividend. Ecolab maintained its 89-year streak of cash dividends, declaring a $0.73 quarterly dividend. Group 1 Automotive increased its annualized dividend by 10%. Albemarle declared a $0.41 quarterly dividend. Public Storage's preferred shares, Series I, yielded over 6.5%.

Market impact: These announcements positively impact the dividend-focused investors, with specific companies like Ecolab, State Farm, and Group 1 Automotive benefiting from increased investor interest. The yield push in Public Storage's preferred shares may attract income-oriented investors.

What to watch next: Investors should monitor the ex-dividend dates for these companies: Rocky Brands (September 1, 2026), Ecolab (September 15, 2026), and Group 1 Automotive (September 30, 2026). Additionally, observe the performance of Public Storage's preferred shares (PSA.PRI) around the next dividend payment date (October 1, 2026).