Dividend Record Dates: Top Payouts to Track in May 2026

Why dividend record dates matter this week

Several large-cap and widely tracked stocks are expected to stay on investors’ radar during the week of May 25 to May 29, 2026, after announcing dividends for shareholders. Dividend-related dates often influence near-term trading, particularly for investors focused on income or those managing positions around corporate action cut-offs. The key dates to track are the ex-date and the record date, which determine eligibility for dividend payments.

In this set of announcements, Bajaj Auto stands out with the highest final dividend number mentioned, while companies such as Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and ITC have also declared final dividends. LTM and GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals have announced final dividends as well. Alongside these, Eris has disclosed an interim dividend for FY27 with a clearly stated record date and payment timeline.

Stocks likely to remain in focus: May 25 to May 29, 2026

The list of companies flagged as likely to remain in focus includes Tata Consultancy Services, ITC, Bajaj Auto, LTM, Siyaram Silk Mills, and Tata Consumer Products, among others. The common trigger is dividend announcements and associated record dates within the week.

For investors, the practical takeaway is straightforward. If a stock turns ex-dividend, buyers on or after the ex-date typically do not receive the announced dividend. Eligibility is based on whether the shareholder’s name appears in the company’s records on the record date.

Bajaj Auto announces ₹150 final dividend, record date May 29

Among the companies referenced, Bajaj Auto has announced the highest final dividend of ₹150 per share. The record date for this dividend has been fixed as May 29, 2026. The table provided also lists May 29, 2026 as the ex-date for Bajaj Auto.

High absolute dividends per share tend to draw attention, but eligibility still depends on meeting the record-date requirement. Investors tracking the dividend should focus on the ex-date timing and settlement process that determines whether their holding reflects on the record date.

LTM declares ₹53 final dividend, ex-date and record date May 25

LTM has announced a final dividend of ₹53 per share. The corporate action table lists May 25, 2026 as both the ex-date and the record date for LTM’s final dividend.

This makes LTM one of the first dividend-related triggers in the May 25 to May 29 week based on the dates provided. For shareholders, the timing is tight and linked directly to the first trading day of the week.

Other final dividends: GSK Pharma, TCS, ITC, Tata Consumer, Hatsun Agro

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals has declared a final dividend of ₹57 per share. Tata Consultancy Services has announced a final dividend of ₹31 per share. ITC has declared a final dividend of ₹8 per share.

The same set of details also mentions dividends of ₹10 per share each from Tata Consumer Products and Hatsun Agro Product. While the dividend amounts are clearly specified, the provided text does not state ex-dates or record dates for these specific declarations.

Interim dividend update: Eris declares ₹7.21 per share for FY27

Apart from final dividends, Eris disclosed an interim dividend of ₹7.21 per share for FY27, described as 721 per cent on each fully paid-up equity share of Re 1 each. The company fixed May 29, 2026 as the record date for determining shareholder eligibility.

Eris also stated the interim dividend payment would be made to eligible shareholders on or before June 19, 2026. For dividend-focused investors, the clarity on both the record date and the payment deadline provides a clean schedule to track.

Other corporate action dates mentioned: dividends, bonus issues, split, buyback

The broader compilation also references other record dates across 2025 and 2026. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd announced an interim dividend of ₹5 per share with December 18, 2025 as the record date. Can Fin Homes Ltd fixed December 19, 2025 as the record date for its interim dividend of ₹7 per share.

On the bonus issue side, Dr. Lal PathLabs is set to offer a 1:1 bonus issue with December 19, 2025 as the record date. Unifinz Capital India Ltd has set December 19, 2025 as the record date for a 4:1 bonus issue. DCM Shriram Industries Ltd scheduled December 19, 2025 as the record date for a spin-off.

A separate entry notes that Anlon Healthcare fixed April 24 as the record date for a 1:5 stock split and a 1:1 bonus issue of shares. Another note mentions a buyback-related record date of April 17, 2026, but the company name is not specified in the provided text.

Key dividend and record-date summary table

Market impact: what investors typically watch around ex-dates

Dividend announcements can affect near-term attention and trading volumes, particularly as ex-dates approach. In this set of events, May 25 and May 29 emerge as the key record-date markers explicitly stated for LTM, Bajaj Auto, and Eris.

Investors monitoring these stocks often focus on whether a share is held before the ex-date to qualify for the dividend and whether the record date aligns with settlement timelines. Since the provided information includes a payment deadline for Eris (on or before June 19, 2026), that becomes an additional operational detail for shareholders expecting the interim payout.

Analysis: why this cluster of announcements matters

The data points highlight a mix of final dividends across established companies and an interim dividend announcement linked to FY27. Bajaj Auto’s ₹150 per share final dividend is the highest value cited among the final dividends listed, with a clearly specified record date of May 29, 2026.

Meanwhile, LTM’s dividend is notable for having both ex-date and record date on May 25, 2026, which can place it at the front of the week’s dividend-related action. Eris adds a separate corporate action flow with an interim dividend and a specified payment window ending June 19, 2026.

Conclusion

Dividend announcements and record dates are set to keep several stocks in focus during May 25 to May 29, 2026, led by Bajaj Auto’s ₹150 final dividend and LTM’s May 25 cut-off. Investors tracking eligibility should monitor stated ex-dates and record dates, particularly May 25 and May 29, and note that Eris has guided payment by June 19, 2026.