Dividend Capture Strategy: 15 High Yield Stocks to Buy in October

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11. Glacier Bancorp Inc. (NYSE:GBCI)

Ex-Dividend Date: October 7

Glacier Bancorp Inc. (NYSE:GBCI) is a regionally-based, community-oriented bank offering conventional banking services including loans, deposits, and treasury products through its eight-state network of branches spread across Montana, Idaho, and Utah. The bank has pursued the growth strategy by adopting strategic acquisitions and organic expansion, and thereby establishing itself as a market leader in the Rocky Mountain area.

Glacier Bancorp Inc. (NYSE:GBCI) has been acquiring banks in the nearby markets for the last couple of years, including, most recently, Bank of Idaho in April 2025. These acquisitions have driven loan and deposit expansion. Credit quality, cost control, and compliance are also top focus areas, with the bank also focusing on technology improvements to stay ahead of growing demand for digital banking products.

On September 23, Glacier Bancorp Inc. (NYSE:GBCI) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share. It was its 162nd consecutive quarterly dividend. Moreover, it has increased its dividends 49 times over this period. Its dividend yield is 2.64%, as of September 27. The stock will go ex-dividend on October 7 and therefore ranks among the best dividend stocks for a dividend capture strategy.

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