Summary: Legal & General increased its interim dividend by 2% after reporting stronger-than-expected first-half earnings and raising its full-year outlook. Legal & General beats earnings forecastsLegal & General reported core operating profit of £918 million, up 7% from a year earlier and ahead of analysts’ expectations. The insurer said earnings growth and capital generation continue to improve dividend cover, supporting sustainable future dividend growth. Income investors continue to view Legal & General as one of the FTSE 100’s highest-yielding dividend stocks, although future dividend growth will depend on continued earnings expansion and capital generation. Legal & General outlookLegal & General enters the second half of 2026 with positive momentum after raising earnings guidance and delivering strong growth across its core businesses.