CHCO

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does City Holding (CHCO) have what it takes?

City Holding (CHCO) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

Five dividend stocks have an ex-dividend date this Thursday or Friday, and the October calendar puts every one of them on October 15 or October 16, 2026.

I track dividend increases across 1,200+ stocks. This week, I'm highlighting 7 dividend increases and two special dividend declarations. ACN stands out as the highest-quality stock this week, with a 7.21 Quality Score, AA- S&P rating, and 37.97% upside to fair value. Dividend increases signal confidence: ACN raised its payout by 4.91%, below its 13.11% 5-year DGR, while CHCO, DAC, and AFG posted double-digit hikes.

CHARLESTON, W.Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--City Holding Company, “the Company” (NASDAQ: CHCO), a $6.8 billion bank holding company headquartered in Charleston, on September 30, 2026 declared a dividend of $1.00 per common share for shareholders of record as of October 15, 2026. The dividend is payable on October 30, 2026. The dividend represents a 15% increase from the 87 cents per share cash dividend paid in the second quarter of 2026. “City's board today once again reaffirmed the Company's commitmen.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does City Holding (CHCO) have what it takes?

CHARLESTON, W. Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--City Holding Company, the “Company” (NASDAQ: CHCO), has appointed Vonda Huss to its Board of Directors. Huss's appointment is effective immediately and she will stand for election by the shareholders at the next annual meeting scheduled for April 2027. The Board of Directors expects to recommend Huss as a Class II director, whose terms shall expire at the annual meeting of shareholders in 2028.After receiving her undergraduate degree from Appalachian State Un.

CHARLESTON, W. Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--City Holding Company, the “Company” (NASDAQ: CHCO), has appointed Jessica Alsop to its Board of Directors. Alsop's appointment is effective immediately and she will stand for election by the shareholders at the next annual meeting scheduled for April 2027. The Board of Directors expects to recommend Alsop as a Class I director, whose terms shall expire at the annual meeting of shareholders in 2030. After receiving her undergraduate degree from West Virginia.

City Holding (CHCO) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does City Holding (CHCO) have what it takes?