This is exactly what $1308 (+3.16%) (SITC) and $ORI (+0.08%) (Old Republic International). To be honest, this kind of thing makes me really happy as an investor. Even before the year really gets going, additional capital is already flowing into the account.
In fact, special dividends mean that a company has generated more than is necessary for its current business. This surplus capital can possibly be shared directly with the shareholders. This is a strong sign of financial stability and shareholder-friendly management.
What is particularly nice is that ORI already distributed a special dividend last year, showing that this is not a one-off outlier 🎊
The fact that both companies are already distributing dividends in January, feels like a small gift at the beginning of the year. This is how a stock market year should start 🥂
Do you already have (or have you announced) special dividends for 2026?
