These Dividend Stocks Just Gave Their Investors a Raise. Here's Why That's a Big Deal.
Dividend-growth stocks have historically produced the highest-total returns. That's why investors should take note of the recent raises that Microsoft, Verizon, and Realty Income have provided to their investors. With more growth ahead, they're in solid positions to produce above-average total returns in the future.
Microsoft Just Raised Its Dividend By Double Digits: What Investors Need to Know
Microsoft announced it would raise its quarterly payout from $0.75 to $0.83, good for a 10.7% increase. The hike will go into effect for the December dividend payout, which will go to holders of the stock as of Nov. 20, with an ex-dividend date of Nov. 21.
3 Dividend Stocks to Buy Now That Have Raised Their Payouts for at Least 20 Consecutive Years
Here's why all three dividend stocks are worth buying now. Image source: Getty Images. Lee Samaha (Emerson Electric): After adjusting for stock splits, Emerson Electric has increased its dividend every year since 1956, and its growth potential ensures plenty more to come.
Are You Missing Out on These 2 Dividend Raises From Top Companies?
Like Microsoft, Keurig Dr Pepper was in no great rush to declare its latest dividend raise. More than a month after unveiling its second-quarter fundamentals, the company said its next quarterly payout will be $0.23 per share, an amount 7% higher than the last distribution.
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11 Great Dividend Aristocrat Bargain Buys For The Market At Record Highs
A strong economy with falling interest rates is the ideal backdrop for blue-chip bargain buys if you know where to find them.
15 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
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Why Realty Income Might Be 1 of the Best Dividend Stocks You Can Own
If you're looking for a dividend stock to build your portfolio around or just want a high yield to add, one excellent ...
4 Upcoming Dividend Increases
My strategy focuses on buying, holding, and adding companies with consistent dividend growth and outperforming benchmarks.
How Microsoft’s dividend hike and new $60 billion buyback program stack up
Only three U.S. companies have ever announced buyback programs bigger than Microsoft’s latest — though the new dividend yield ...
Alaska's 2024 Permanent Fund dividend and energy relief check confirmed at $1,702
The 2024 Permanent Fund dividend and energy relief check will total $1,702, the Alaska Department of Revenue said Thursday. This year's dividend will start being paid on Oct. 3 and will continue to be ...
Dividend Roundup: Microsoft, JPMorgan, CVS Health, Nucor, and more.
This week's dividend activity included increased payouts from Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) as well as ...