Ex-Dividend Stocks This Week (April 14-20, 2026)

This page tracks notable stocks and ETFs going ex-dividend this week. If you buy on or after the ex-dividend date, you usually do not receive that payout. To be eligible, you generally need to own shares before the ex-date.

For this weekly snapshot, we pulled live dividend-calendar data and filtered to a clean list of notable names for US investors. Use this as a planning list, then verify final dates with your broker before placing trades.

Want broader coverage? This week has many additional monthly payers and closed-end funds. The list above is curated for recognizable names and dividend investors tracking larger liquid equities.

1. Prioritize by portfolio relevance: start with tickers you already own.
2. Confirm broker cutoff timing: settlement and cutoff handling can vary.
3. Track payment timing: payment dates can lag ex-dates by days or weeks.
4. Avoid yield traps: ex-date chasing alone is rarely a durable strategy.

If you are building long-term income, use this list as an operations tool, not a trading signal. For portfolio planning, pair it with your annual income goals and payout calendar.

Related reads: AbbVie dividend guide, Chevron dividend guide, and monthly income targets.

What is the ex-dividend date?
It is the date after which new buyers are not eligible for the upcoming dividend payment.

Do I need to hold shares for a long time?
Eligibility depends on owning before the ex-date, but taxes and strategy quality are separate considerations.

How often is this page updated?
Weekly. We plan to publish fresh snapshots so the page stays useful for near-term planning.