How to Set Up (3 Steps)
- •Step 1: Search for any dividend-paying stock (e.g., AAPL, O, JNJ) on StockAlert.pro
- •Step 2: Select "Dividend Payment Alert" and optionally enter shares owned (for total estimate)
- •Step 3: Choose notification method (email, SMS, or both) and save
Done! You'll receive automatic alerts on every dividend payment date. The alert includes payment amount per share, estimated total, and frequency. Perfect for income tracking without manual calendars.
Example: Realty Income (O) Monthly Payments
- •Setup: Realty Income (O) pays monthly dividends - investor owns 500 shares at ~$0.26/month ($130/payment)
- •Signal: Payment alert triggers on 15th of each month - 12 payments/year tracked automatically
- •Action: Verify payment arrived, decide reinvestment (DRIP or manual), log for taxes
- •Result: Catches errors immediately (wrong amount = contact broker), eliminates spreadsheet tracking
- •Key Insight: Monthly payers benefit most - 12 annual checkpoints vs quarterly guessing
Scenario Guide
| Scenario | Frequency | Use Case | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Income | 12x/year | Smooth cashflow (O, STAG, LTC) | Track each payment, verify DRIP |
| Quarterly Core | 4x/year | Standard stocks (AAPL, MSFT, JNJ) | Batch reinvestment, quarterly tax log |
| High-Yield | >4% yield | REITs, utilities | Verify amounts, monitor sustainability |
| Dividend Growth | Any | Aristocrats (JNJ, KO, PG) | Compare to prior quarters, validate thesis |
| Tax Prep | All holdings | Year-end planning | Log every payment for 1099 verification |
When to Use
- •You want to track when dividend income hits your account
- •You need alerts for reinvestment timing (DRIP or manual allocation)
- •You track multiple dividend stocks and want automated income logging for taxes
When Not to Use
- •You only care about eligibility (use Ex-Date Alert instead)
- •The stock doesn't pay dividends or has suspended payments
- •You use full DRIP and don't need to track payments (though verification is still useful)
Conclusion
Payment alerts transform "surprise deposits" into planned cashflow events. Use for reinvestment decisions, income verification, and tax tracking. Combined with Ex-Date alerts, you get complete dividend cycle coverage from eligibility to payment.