Dividend Income - November 2021

 

 

Time seems to fly by the year will change in a few days, so here's my dividend income for November. In November 2021 my portfolio dividend income was as follows:

 

Week in Review 51/21

 

 

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Dividend Increase #92 of 2021 - Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)

 

 

Monday, December 13th the Board of Directors of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $ 0.49 to $ 0.54 per share that’s payable February 1, 2022 to holders of record January 7, 2022. This represents a 10.20% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

 

“The company’s financial position is strong, and we remain committed to a consistent, balanced capital allocation strategy,” said Giovanni Caforio, board chair and chief executive officer, Bristol Myers Squibb. “With significant free cash flow of $45 billion to $50 billion expected between 2021 and 2023, investment in business development continues to be a key priority for the company in driving innovation and sustained growth as we return capital to shareholders through the dividend increase and expanded share repurchase authorization. We remain committed to maintaining a strong investment grade credit rating and reducing our debt.”

 

With current price $ 62.05 (yesterday's close), this raise brings their dividend yield to 3.48%.

Dividend Increase #91 of 2021 - Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)

 

 

Friday, December 10th the Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $ 1.07 to $ 1.18 per share that’s payable December 30, 2021 to holders of record December 20, 2021. This represents a 10.28% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

 

“Union Pacific continues to deliver strong cash returns to our shareholders,” said Jennifer Hamann, Union Pacific executive vice president and chief financial officer. “Today’s action, coupled with the 10% increase earlier this year, is consistent with our targeted dividend payout ratio of 45 percent.”

 

With current price $ 242.70 (today's open), this raise brings their dividend yield to 1.94%.

Week in Review 50/21

 

 

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Dividend Increase #90 of 2021 - Pfizer Inc. (PFE)

 

Friday, December 10th the Board of Directors of Pfizer Inc. (PFE) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $ 0.39 to $ 0.40 per share that’s payable March 4, 2022 to holders of record January 28, 2022. This represents a 2.56% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

 

“The increase in dividend is a direct reflection of our strong financial performance and continued confidence in our current product portfolio and R&D pipeline,” said Dr. Albert Bourla, Pfizer Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

 

With current price $ 58.36 (today's open), this raise brings their dividend yield to 2.74%.

Dividend Increase #89 of 2021 - Edison International (EIX)

 

 

Thursday, December 9th the Board of Directors of Edison International (NYSE) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $ 0.66 to $ 0.70 per share that’s payable January 31, 2022 to holders of record December 31, 2021. This represents a 5.66% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

 

“I’m pleased that Edison International has increased its dividend for the 18th consecutive year. The approval of this 5.66% increase reflects the board and management’s continued confidence in the company’s 5 to 7% long-term EPS growth target,” said Pedro J. Pizarro, president and CEO of Edison International.

 

With current price $ 66.88 (yesterday's close), this raise brings their dividend yield to 4.19%.

Week in Review 49/21

 

 

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Dividend Increase #86 of 2021 - Enbridge Inc. (ENB)

 

 

Yesterday, December 7th the Board of Directors of Enbridge Inc. (ENB) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from CA$ 0.835 to CA$ 0.86 per share that’s payable March 1, 2022 to holders of record February 15, 2022. This represents a 2.99% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

 

With current price CA$ 49.02 (today's open), this raise brings their dividend yield to 7.02%.

Week in Review 48/21

 

 

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Dividend Increase #83 & #84 of 2021

 

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD)

 

Yesterday, December 2nd the Board of Directors of The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from CA$ 0.79 to CA$ 0.89 per share that’s payable January 30, 2022 to holders of record January 10, 2022. This represents a 12.7% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

 

With current price CA$ 96.18 (today's open), this raise brings their dividend yield to 3.70%.

Dividend Increase #82 of 2021 - Royal Bank of Canada (RY)

 

 

Yesterday, December 1st the Board of Directors of Royal Bank of Canada (RY) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from CA$ 1.08 to CA$ 1.20 per share that’s payable February 24, 2022 to holders of record January 26, 2022. This represents an 11.1% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

 

With current price CA$ 125.74 (yesterday's close), this raise brings their dividend yield to 3.82%.

Dividend Increase #81 of 2021 - Scotiabank (BNS)

 

 

Today, November 30th the Board of Directors of Scotiabank (BNS) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from CA$ 0.90 to CA$ 1.00 per share that’s payable January 27, 2022 to holders of record January 4, 2022. This represents an 11.1% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

 

With current price CA$ 81.25 (today's open), this raise brings their dividend yield to 4.92%.

Week in Review 47/21

 

 

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Week in Review 46/21

 

 

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Dividend Increase #80 of 2021 - Aflac Incorporated (AFL)

 

 

Monday, November 15th the Board of Aflac Incorporated (AFL) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $ 0.33 to $ 0.40 per share that’s payable March 1, 2021 to holders of record February 16, 2021. This represents a 21.2% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

 

Commenting on the announcement, Aflac Incorporated Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Daniel P. Amos said: "I am pleased with the Board's action to increase the first quarter 2022 dividend. We treasure our record of 39 consecutive years of dividend increases, and our dividend track record is supported by the strength of our capital and cash flows. We remain committed to maintaining strong capital ratios on behalf of our policyholders and balance this financial strength with tactical capital deployment."

 

With current price $ XX.xx (today's open), this raise brings their dividend yield to x.xx%.

Dividend Income - October 2021

 

As the year is coming to an end and November is already over halfway through, it's time to report my dividend income. In October 2021, the dividend income for my portfolio was as follows:

 

Week in Review 45/21

 

 

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Dividend Increase #79 of 2021 - Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC)

 

 

Friday, November 5th the Board of Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) announced a CA$ 0.05 cents per share dividend that’s payable December 20, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 1, 2021. Combined with its quarterly common dividend of $0.28 per share announced on November 3, 2021, this supplementary dividend results in a total quarterly common shareholders dividend of $0.33 per share or a 17.86% increase.

 

With current price CA$ 25.07 (yesterday's close), this raise brings their dividend yield to 5.27%.

Dividend Increase #78 of 2021 - TELUS Corporation (TSX: T)

 

Thursday, November 4th the Board of TELUS Corporation (TSX: T) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from CA$ 0.3162 to CA$ 0.3274 per share that’s payable January 4, 2022 to holders of record December 10, 2021. This represents a 3.54% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

 

It should be noted that this is the second increase in 2021. In May, TELUS increased from C$ 0.3112 to C$ 0.3162 or 1.61%, bringing the annual increase to 5.21 per cent.

 

With current price CA$ 29.23 (yesterday's close), this raise brings their dividend yield to 4.48%.

Dividend Increase #77 of 2021 - Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW)

 

 

Thursday, November 4th the Board of Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $ 0.83 to $ 0.85 per share that’s payable December 1, 2021 to holders of record November 16, 2021. This represents a 2.41% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

 

“Despite recent state regulatory decisions and uncertainty that has made it difficult to deliver capital appreciation in the current environment, today’s board action sends a message to our shareholders that their investment in our company and the communities we serve is valued and appreciated,” said Chairman, President and CEO Jeff Guldner. “We have consistently grown our dividend for 10 consecutive years, and we remain committed to providing an attractive yield and long-term growth.”

 

With current price $ 63.64 (yesterday's close), this raise brings their dividend yield to 5.34%.

Week in Review 44/21

 

 

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Dividend Increase #75 & #76 of 2021 - Main Street Capital (MAIN) & Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)

 

 

On Tuesday, November 2, the Board of Directors of Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) announced a monthly dividend increase from $0.205 to $0.215 per share. The first increased dividend will be paid on January 15, 2022 to holders of record as of January 4, 2022. This represents a 2.38% increase over the last monthly dividend.

 

In addition to the regular monthly dividends for the first quarter of 2022, the Board of Directors declared a supplemental cash dividend of $0.10 per share payable in December 2021.

 

With current price $ 43.93 (yesterday's close), this raise brings their dividend yield to 5.87%.

Dividend Increase #74 of 2021 - AbbVie Inc. (ABBV)

 

 

Friday, October 29th the Board of AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $ 1.30 to $ 1.41 per share that’s payable February 15, 2022 to holders of record January 14, 2022. This represents an 8.46% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

 

Since the company's inception in 2013, AbbVie has increased its quarterly dividend by more than 250 percent. AbbVie is a member of the S&P Dividend Aristocrats Index, which tracks companies that have annually increased their dividend for at least 25 consecutive years.

 

With current price $ 116.53 (yesterday's close), this raise brings their dividend yield to 4.84%.

Week in Review 43/21

 

 

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Portfolio Dividend Increases, Week 42 and 43

 

 

Here is a brief summary of the latest dividend increases related to my portfolio holdings:

 

 

Thursday, October 21st the Board of Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $ 0.40 to $ 0.46 per share that’s payable December 20, 2021 to holders of record December 10, 2021. This represents a 15% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

 

Since I own 11 shares of KTB, this will increase my portfolio's projected annual net dividend income by $ 1.97.

Dividend Income - September 2021

 

 

Time seems to pass very quickly these days, it's almost October, the third quarter is over and it's time to report my dividend income. In September 2021, the dividend income for my portfolio was as follows:

 

Week in Review 42/21

 

 

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Week in Review 41/21

 

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Week in Review 40/21

 

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Dividend Increase #68 of 2021 - Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)

 

 

Wednesday, September 29th the Board of Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $ 0.45 to $ 0.49 per share that’s payable November 26, 2021 to holders of record November 12, 2021. This represents a 8.89% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

 

Starbucks initiated its dividend in 2010 and has increased it in each of the past 11 years.

 

With current price $ 112.58 (today's open), this raise brings their dividend yield to 1.74%.

Dividend Increase #67 of 2021 - Fortis Inc. (TSX: FTS)

 

Wednesday, September 29th the Board of Fortis Inc. (TSX: FTS) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from CA$ 0.505 to CA$ 0.535 per share that’s payable December 1, 2021 to holders of record November 17, 2021. This represents a 5.94% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

 

Fortis' dividend increase is in line with the Corporation's guidance of 6% average annual dividend growth through 2025.

 

With current price CA$ 55.58 (yesterday's close), this raise brings their dividend yield to 3.85%.

Week in Review 39/21

 

 

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Dividend Increase #66 of 2021 - Emera Inc. (TSX: EMA)

 

 

Friday, September 24th the Board of Emera Inc. (TSX: EMA) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from CA$ 0.6375 to CA$ 0.6625 per share that’s payable November. This represents a 3.92% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

 

“We continue to see opportunity for growth as we execute on our strategy of investing in a lower carbon energy transition that is affordable and reliable for our customers,” said Scott Balfour, President and CEO of Emera Inc. “These investments are expected to continue to drive cash flow and EPS growth, which supports the increase in our dividend for 2022 and the extension of our dividend growth target of four to five percent through 2024.”

Dividend Increase #65 of 2021 - McDonald's Corporation (MCD)

 

 

Thursday, September 23rd the Board of McDonald's Corporation (MCD) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $ 1.29 to $ 1.38 per share that’s payable December 15, 2021 to holders of record December 1, 2021. This represents a 6.98% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

 

McDonald's has a strong history of returning capital to its shareholders and has raised its dividend for 45 consecutive years since paying its first dividend in 1976. The new dividend of $1.38 per share is equivalent to $5.52 annually.

Dividend Increase #64 of 2021 - Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)

 

 

Thursday, September 23rd the Board of Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $ 2.60 to $ 2.80 per share that’s payable December 27, 2021 to holders of record December 1, 2021. This represents a 7.69% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

 

Additionally, the company's board has authorized the purchase of up to an additional $5 billion of Lockheed Martin common stock under its share repurchase program. With this increase, total authorization for future repurchases under the share repurchase program is approximately $6 billion. The number of shares purchased and the timing of purchases are at the discretion of management and subject to compliance with applicable law and regulation.

 

Week in Review 38/21

 

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Week in Review 37/21

 

 

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Dividend Increase #61 of 2021 - Philip Morris International Inc. (PM)

 

 

Wednesday, September 15th the Board of Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $ 1.20 to $ 1.25 per share that’s payable October 14, 2021 to holders of record September 29, 2021. This represents a 4.17% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

 

This is the 14th consecutive year PM’s Board has approved a quarterly dividend increase.

 

With current price $ 102.12 (today's open), this raise brings their dividend yield to 4.90%.

 

Dividend Income - August 2021

 

 

Summer is gone, autumn has begun and it is time to report my dividend income. In August 2021 my portfolio dividend income was as follows:

 

Week in Review 36/21

 

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Dividend Increase #59 of 2021 - Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)

 

 

Thursday, September 2nd the Board of Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $ 0.6275 to $ 0.64 per share that’s payable November 1, 2021 to holders of record October 8, 2021. This represents a 1.99% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

 

This is the 15th consecutive year Verizon’s Board has approved a quarterly dividend increase.

 

Chairman and CEO Hans Vestberg said, “We continue to deliver value to our shareholders as we execute our multi-purpose network strategy and grow the top and bottom lines.”

 

With current price $ 55.43 (Friday's close), this raise brings their dividend yield to 4.62%.

Week in Review 35/21

 

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Week in Review 34/21

 

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Dividend Increase #58 of 2021 - Altria Group, Inc. (MO)

 

  

Yesterday, August 26th the Board of Directors of Altria Group, Inc. (MO) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $ 0.86 to $ 0.90 per share that’s payable October 12, 2021 to holders of record September 15, 2021. This represents a 4.65% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

 

Today’s dividend increase reflects Altria’s intention to return a large amount of cash to shareholders in the form of dividends and is consistent with Altria’s long-term objective of a dividend payout ratio target of approximately 80% of its adjusted diluted earnings per share. This increase marks the 56th dividend increase in the past 52 years.

 

With current price $ 48.75 (yesterday's close), this raise brings their dividend yield to 7.38%.

 

Week in Review 33/21

 

 

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Dividend Income - July 2021

 

 

July is gone and it's time to look at how the month went in terms of my dividend income. In July 2021 my portfolio dividend income was as follows:

 

Week in Review 32/21

 

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Dividend Increase #57 of 2021 - Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)

 

Friday, August 6th the Board of Directors of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $ 1.14 to $ 1.22 per share that’s payable October 14, 2021 to holders of record September 30, 2021. This represents a 7.02% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

 

With current price $ 230.71 (yesterday's close), this raise brings their dividend yield to 2.12%.

Week in Review 31/21

 

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