U.S. Global Investors Continues Monthly Dividend Amid Travel Spending Growth
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San Antonio, TX, Sept. 15, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- U.S. Global Investors, Inc., a registered investment advisory firm with expertise in gold mining stocks and the airline industry, has announced the continuation of its monthly dividend program. The company’s Board of Directors has approved a $0.0075 per share per month dividend, set to run through December 2026. This decision comes as the company highlights the strength in travel spending, particularly in the airline sector.
According to the press release, U.S. travel spending reached $122.8 billion in July, marking a 5.8% increase compared to the same month last year. This growth is notable because it is occurring despite a slight decline in air passenger volume and overseas arrivals. The data suggests that travelers are spending more per trip, indicating an improvement in pricing power rather than just volume recovery.
The airline industry is showing similar trends. Across 58 carriers, revenue grew 7.2% in 2025, while passenger traffic increased by just 2.5%. This growth is driven by higher average fares and a $13.2 billion increase in ancillary revenue, a 13.4% gain. Thirty airlines now generate more than a billion dollars annually in ancillary sales, up from 27 the previous year, according to IdeaWorks.
Hotels are also experiencing a rise in revenue per available room, climbing 8.2% nationally. Urban properties are seeing an 8.2% gain, with a 14.8% increase in room demand. Luxury travel bookings for the fall season have surged by 59%, with sales up 69% and September sales up 77% as affluent travelers move their trips out of the summer crowds.
Frank Holmes, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of U.S. Global Investors, commented, "We've said for years that travel has shifted from a cyclical business to a secular growth story, and the current numbers support that. Carriers and hotel operators are earning more from every customer who walks through the door. That is a healthier and more durable form of growth than filling more seats at the same fare, and it tends to show up in margins before it shows up in headlines."
U.S. Global Investors provides investment advisory and other services to its funds and ETFs, including the U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE: JETS), which offers investors access to the global airline industry. The company follows these trends through its specialized funds and its Smart Beta 2.0 quant investment strategy for thematic products.
The press release concludes by noting that the continuation of future cash dividends will be determined by the Board of Directors, after review of the company’s financial performance and other factors. The dividend represents an annualized yield of approximately 3.1% based on the September 11, 2026, closing price of $2.91.
For investors interested in the airline sector, U.S. Global Investors highlights the following companies as key holdings: United Airlines Holdings Inc., Delta Air Lines Inc., American Airlines Group Inc., Southwest Airlines Co., Ryanair Holdings PLC, easyJet PLC, International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A., Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Air France-KLM, and Alaska Air Group Inc.