Akros U.S. High Dividend 20 Index
Concentrated exposure to 20 financially sound U.S. companies with high expected dividend yields.
Sentiment Summary
Recent Events
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has set a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of August 17, 2026, for its decision on iberdomide for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, scheduled. Low impact estimated as the target date is a procedural milestone.
Blackstone is scheduled to release its Q2 2026 earnings results, with analysts forecasting earnings of approximately $1.34-$1.36 per share, scheduled.
Q2 2026 earnings results are scheduled for release before market open on May 27, 2026; medium impact is estimated due to typical earnings-related volatility, scheduled.
Target's Q1 2026 earnings release is scheduled for 2026-05-20. Analysts forecast EPS of approximately $1.34. High importance is estimated based on typical earnings-related price swings forecasted.
Manulife Financial Corp. is expected to go ex-dividend around May 20-21, 2026. The payment date for the quarterly dividend is scheduled for June 19, 2026.
Manulife Financial Corp. will hold its annual meeting of common shareholders on May 14, 2026, scheduled.
Manulife Financial Corp. will release its first quarter 2026 financial results after markets close on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, scheduled.
First quarter 2026 earnings results scheduled for May 8, 2026. Medium impact expected as the market assesses the sustainability of 2025's growth.
Canadian Natural Resources is scheduled to release its Q1 2026 financial results and hold its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 7, 2026, with a price impact of 10% or more expected.
Canadian Natural Resources Q1 2026 financial results and conference call on May 7, 2026, before the market opens; expected moderate market impact as a primary earnings event scheduled
Exelon is scheduled to announce its Q1 2026 financial results before the market opens on May 6, 2026. Given that earnings reports often lead to price movements of 5% or more (Medium), analysts forecast earnings of $0.90 per share estimated.
Company representatives to participate in the Barclays Americas Select Conference to discuss business affairs; low impact (≥1%) estimated from routine participation, scheduled.
Chevron is scheduled to release its first-quarter 2026 financial results on May 1, 2026, with a profit decline forecasted by analysts; High importance is estimated due to potential 10% price impact from earnings volatility, scheduled.
Dominion Energy is scheduled to release its Q1 2026 financial results on May 1, 2026, before the market opens. Analysts forecast EPS of approximately $0.86-$0.91 and revenue of $4.42-$4.47 billion. Importance is estimated based on historical earnings impact. This event is scheduled.
Reported Q1 2026 revenue of $11.5 billion (+3% YoY) and non-GAAP EPS of $1.58, beating analyst estimates. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance, with results trending toward the upper end of the range. The stock rose approximately 5% on the news.
AT&T was upgraded to Buy from Neutral by LightShed Partners, which cited the company's potential for revenue growth over the next five years.
AT&T announced the closing of a sale of $6 billion in registered Global Notes with maturities ranging from 2033 to 2066.
Following strong Q1 results, analysts from JPMorgan, RBC, and Morgan Stanley raised their price targets for Verizon stock to an average of $50.59 and moved the consensus rating to 'Moderate Buy'; low importance is estimated as analyst target changes typically result in a 1-5% price impact, forecasted.
Automatic Data Processing Inc. reported Q3 2026 earnings, beating analyst expectations with revenue of $5.9 billion and adjusted EPS of $3.37, and raised its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance; Medium importance estimated due to historical price volatility following guidance raises expected.
The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, the largest offshore wind project in the U.S., began delivering its first power to the grid on or around April 29, 2026. This marks a significant operational milestone for the multi-billion dollar project.
Blackstone announced an investment of up to €2 billion to acquire a significant stake in Eurowind Energy, a pan-European renewable energy developer, to help scale the company's growth.
Q1 2026 earnings release with net income up 12% to $776 million and adjusted EBITDA up 13% to $2.0 billion, despite missing EPS estimates, and raised full-year guidance expected; High importance reflects the typical ≥10% price impact from guidance upgrades.
Q1 2026 earnings released on April 28, 2026, beating analyst expectations for revenue and EPS. The company reported revenue of $10.08 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.67. Mondelez reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance for flat to 2% organic net revenue growth.
The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.42 per share on April 28, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of June 4, 2026, and a payment date of June 15, 2026.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order extending the capacity price collar in the PJM market on April 28, 2026.
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on April 28, 2026, where directors were elected and executive compensation was approved.
Declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.52 per common share, payable on June 1, 2026. Low impact estimated as this is a routine dividend declaration.
Reported Q1 2026 revenue of $21.2B and adjusted EPS of $1.07, beating analyst estimates; shares fell 1.5% post-announcement due to declining volumes despite cost-cutting measures.
Announced plans on 2026-04-28 to close 27 additional parcel facilities in 2026 as part of a $3 billion restructuring plan. Low importance estimated as the announcement coincided with a 1.5% price decline.
Verizon Q1 2026 earnings report including adjusted EPS of $1.28 (beating estimates of $1.21), revenue of $34.44 billion, and raised full-year guidance; high importance is estimated due to the significant earnings beat and guidance raise likely causing a >10% price impact, expected.