Earnings season on the ASX is rolling on this week, and so too is dividend season. This time of year, we tend to find out what the next shareholder payouts from the ASX’s most popular income shares will look like. Exciting times indeed.

Today, we’ve heard from a number of prominent shares. Let’s go through three of them that have just announced fresh dividend hikes for their investors.

3 ASX income shares that just increased their dividends

Australian Ethical Investments Ltd (ASX: AEF)

First up is ethically-focused fund manager Australian Ethical Investments. Australian Ethical reported its earnings this morning, which contained some impressive numbers. The company revealed that its revenues were up 9% over FY 2026 to $129.5 million, while underlying profits after tax climbed 29% to $25.7 million.

That helped this ASX income share to declare a final dividend of 10 cents per share, fully franked. That’s 11.1% above the 9 cents per share final dividend from 2025. Over 2026, Australian Ethical will fork out 18 cents per share in dividends, a 29% boost to investors’ 2025 haul.

Australian Ethical shares are currently trading on a trailing dividend yield of 3.56%.

Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS)

Next up, we have ASX energy stock, Woodside. Woodside also reported its half-year earnings this morning. The oil and gas giant enjoyed 13% higher operating revenues over the six months to 30 June at US$7.45 billion. Underlying net profits after tax rose 7% to US$1.33 billion.

That helped Woodside boost its 2026 interim dividend by 7.55% to 57 US cents per share. Like most of this ASX income share’s historic payouts, this dividend will be fully franked.

This will bring Woodside’s 2026 dividend total to US$1.16 per share. That’s 9.4% higher than 2025’s total of US$1.06 per share.

Right now, Woodside shares are trading on a trailing dividend yield of 4.99%.

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL)

Last but not least, we have ASX income share and supermarket giant Coles Group. Coles’ earnings this morning were well received by investors. As we covered at the time, the company recorded $45.58 billion in revenues for its FY 2026, up 2.8% from FY 2025. Net profit after tax (NPAT) did even better, jumping 13.7% to $1.26 billion.

That helped this ASX dividend share deliver its seventh annual shareholder pay rise in a row. Investors will bag a final dividend worth a fully franked 37 cents per share, pushing its full-year payouts to 78 cents per share. The final dividend represents a 15.6% hike over 2025’s equivalent payout.

Coles shares are currently sitting on a dividend yield of 3.1%.

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The Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS) dividend has just been announced with the FY26 half-year result for the six months to 30 June 2026.

Woodside is Australia’s largest ASX oil and gas share with projects across Australia, Africa and North America.

The company regularly gives investors a sizeable dividend every six months and this dividend is another pleasing payout.

Woodside dividend

The ASX oil and gas share reported a 13% rise in operating revenue to US$7.4 billion, underlying net profit rose 7% to US$1.33 billion, free cash flow increased 159% to US$352 million and statutory net profit grew 27% to US$1.67 billion.

Woodside benefited from a 20% rise in its average realised price to US$74 per barrel of oil equivalent (BOE). Gas production fell 21% to 46.1 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMboe), liquids production fell 4% to 39.4 MMboe, and ammonia production was 1 MMboe.

The 36% decline of capital expenditure to US$1.6 billion helped the company’s free cash flow. However, operating cash flow declined 10% to US$3 billion.

Following all of those numbers, Woodside’s board of directors decided to increase the interim dividend per share by 8% to US 57 cents. This payout represents a dividend payout ratio of 80% of underlying net profit after tax.

At the time of writing, the interim payout translates into a dividend yield of 2.4% excluding franking credits and 3.4% including franking credits.

When will the payout hit bank accounts?

Before we talk about the payment date of the upcoming Woodside dividend, we need to look at the ex-dividend date first.

The ex-dividend date is the cut-off date for eligibility for a dividend. Investors need to own shares by the end of trading on the previous trading day.

For Woodside’s interim dividend, the ex-dividend date is 3 September 2026, so investors need to own Woodside shares by the end of trading on 2 September 2026.

After that, the dividend will be paid on 25 September 2026. So, investors don’t have long to wait between now and payment day.

The dividend reinvestment plan (DRP) remains suspended, according to Woodside.

I think the dividend is generous considering it represents a dividend payout ratio of 80% of underlying profit.

The company continues to invest in building its new projects of Scarborough, Trion and Louisiana LNG, which could all help unlock higher earnings once they’re completed. Woodside is also investing in exploration to help unlock a further stage of growth beyond the near future.

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The K&S Corporation Ltd (ASX: KSC) share price is in focus as the company reports a 2.1% drop in operating revenue to $729.2 million for FY2026, with statutory profit after tax down 22% to $22.8 million.

What did K&S Corporation report?

• Operating revenue fell 2.1% to $729.2 million
• Underlying profit before tax was $32.1 million, down 16.0% year over year
• Statutory profit after tax dropped 22.0% to $22.8 million
• EBITDA fell 10.0% to $81.6 million
• Total fully franked dividend of 11.0 cents per share (2025: 16.0 cents)
• Operating cash flow rose 4.3% to $63.7 million

What else do investors need to know?

The company’s Australian transport segment saw lower profits, reflecting the exit from several contracts and softer customer volumes in a challenging economic environment. Cost reduction strategies and operational reviews helped cushion some of the impact.

The New Zealand arm delivered a steady performance, benefitting from a mildly improved domestic economy and strong export prices. Meanwhile, K&S’s fuel trading business posted increased revenue and profit, navigating price volatility and ensuring fuel supply during market uncertainty.

The balance sheet remains robust, with net borrowings rising to $55.8 million mainly due to ongoing property and facility upgrades. New and upgraded sites are enhancing operational capability, especially in Adelaide and Brisbane.

What did K&S Corporation management say?

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Paul Sarant said:

Our strategy remains to improve the quality and contribution of our revenue base, rather than targeting work solely to grow top line revenue.

What’s next for K&S Corporation?

Looking ahead, K&S expects economic conditions to remain tough given global disruptions, low domestic growth, and cost pressures. The company notes risks to FY2027 results from subdued construction activity and the conclusion of services for InfraBuild, partly offset by margin improvements and new business in fuel trading.

Management says they’ll stay disciplined with capital and working capital management, continuing to strengthen the revenue base by focusing on high-quality, profitable business both organically and through select acquisitions.

K&S Corporation share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, K&S shares have declined 10%, trailing the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO), which has risen 1% over the same period.

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