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Why does catching a dividend cut early matter?
A dividend cut is rarely an isolated event — it's often a leading signal of deeper financial stress. The Hartford Funds annual study "The Power of Dividends", drawing on Ned Davis Research data going back to 1973, has consistently shown that S&P 500 dividend growers outperform dividend cutters by roughly 10 percentage points per year on a compounded basis. The price reaction tends to extend well beyond the announcement day: academic work on post-announcement drift suggests markets do not fully price the news instantly, leaving a window for informed holders to act.
What does the research say?
Several converging findings: the Michaely, Thaler and Womack (1995) study in the Journal of Finance documented that the underperformance following a dividend omission continues to drift down for years, not just on announcement day. Bernard and Thomas (1989) established the same delayed-price-response pattern for earnings surprises in the Journal of Accounting Research. Hartford Funds' annual "Power of Dividends" report consistently shows growers vastly outperforming cutters over multi-decade horizons. Readers are encouraged to consult these sources directly for the latest figures.
What stocks can I track?
Currently US-listed stocks only (NYSE, NASDAQ, OTC). For foreign companies, search by their US ADR symbol — e.g., ENGIY for Engie, BABA for Alibaba, NVO for Novo Nordisk. Most major non-US dividend payers have an ADR available.
How quickly will I be alerted?
Our system checks dividend data once per day. When a cut, suspension, or elimination is detected, an email alert is sent within minutes. Most cuts are caught within 24 hours of being announced by the company.
What counts as a dividend cut?
Three event types trigger an alert: a Cut (new declared dividend is lower than the previous one), a Suspension (an expected payment was skipped), or an Elimination (the company has stopped its dividend program).
Where does the data come from?
We use Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) as our market data provider. They source from official company announcements and exchange filings.
Can I track stocks that don't pay a dividend?
No. The service exists specifically to alert on dividend changes, so non-dividend-paying stocks (e.g., Tesla, Berkshire Hathaway) cannot be added to your watchlist.
How do I cancel my Pro subscription?
Open the Settings page and click "Manage subscription" under Account. This opens the Stripe portal where you can cancel at any time. Pro access stays active until the end of the current billing period.
Where do alerts get sent?
By default, to your account email. You can set a different notification email in Settings if you'd prefer alerts go elsewhere.
Do you give financial advice?
No. DividendsCut is purely an information service. We notify you when something changes — what you do with that information is your decision. See our Terms of Service for the full disclaimer.