Big Players Kick Off 2026 with Significant Dividend Hikes

Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, and Fastenal have boosted their dividends, pushing yields into the ~2% range. Goldman's 56% return in 2025 was its largest calendar year gain since 2009, while BlackRock's revenue grew 19% despite a 6.5% stock return. Fastenal posted steady gains. Analysts expect upside for BlackRock, alongside its newly boosted dividend.