Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) reported a nearly 40% stock rise in April 2026, driven by shifting dynamics in the AI market and a strong earnings report. The company’s dividend was increased by 3.4%, boosting its quarterly payout to 92 cents per share, resulting in an indicated yield of approximately 2.2%. Qualcomm plans to showcase its developments in custom silicon for a leading hyperscaler during its Investor Day in June.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) announced a 10.6% year-over-year revenue growth and a large increase in data center power usage by 42%. The firm also raised its quarterly dividend by 2.7% to 76 cents per share, giving it an indicated yield near 3.2%. Next payment is scheduled for June 8 for shareholders of record on May 18.
PACCAR (NASDAQ: PCAR) is expecting a recovery in 2026 after a challenging 2025, projecting sales of 230,000 to 270,000 Class 8 trucks in North America. The company announced a 6% dividend increase to 35 cents per share, yielding about 1.1%. Its next quarterly payment will be made on June 3 to shareholders of record as of May 13.
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