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Wednesday, July 17th the Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $1.30 to $1.34per share that’s payable September 30, 2024 to holders of record August 30, 2024. This represents a 3.08% increase over the last quarterly dividend.
Union Pacific has paid dividends on its common stock for 125 consecutive years.
“Union Pacific has a strong track record of delivering cash returns to its shareholders,” said Jennifer Hamann, executive vice president and chief financial officer. “We’re building on that record with a 3% increase in the third quarter, our 18th consecutive year of increased annual dividends per share.”
With current price $244.80 (today's open), this raise brings their dividend yield to 2.19%.
Monday, July 14th the Board of Directors of Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $1.025 to $1.045 per share that’s payable September 16, 2024 to holders of record August 16, 2024. This represents a 1.95% increase over the last quarterly dividend.
Duke Energy has paid a cash dividend on its common stock for 98 consecutive years.
With current price $106.53 (yesterday's close), this raise brings their dividend yield to 3.92%.
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In this review, I will make a summary of important and interesting news and events over the last week related to my portfolio holdings. Also, I will put together some interesting articles from other websites that caught my attention during the past week.
June is over, July is almost halfway through and the second half of the year has begun. In June 2024, the dividend income of my portfolio was as follows:
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In this review, I will make a summary of important and interesting news and events over the last week related to my portfolio holdings. Also, I will put together some interesting articles from other websites that caught my attention during the past week.
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In this review, I will make a summary of important and interesting news and events over the last week related to my portfolio holdings. Also, I will put together some interesting articles from other websites that caught my attention during the past week.
The month has passed again, Midsummer is also behind us and we are slowly moving towards autumn, it's time to announce my dividend income. In May 2024, the dividend income of my portfolio was as follows:
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In this review, I will make a summary of important and interesting news and events over the last week related to my portfolio holdings. Also, I will put together some interesting articles from other websites that caught my attention during the past week.
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In this review, I will make a summary of important and interesting news and events over the last week related to my portfolio holdings. Also, I will put together some interesting articles from other websites that caught my attention during the past week.
Yesterday, June 12th the Board of Directors of Target Corporation (TGT) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $1.10 to $1.12 per share that’s payable that’s payable September 10, 2024 to holders of record August 21, 2024. This represents a 1.82% increase over the last quarterly dividend.
The 3rd quarter dividend will be the company's 228th consecutive dividend paid since October 1967 when the company became publicly held. With the increase announced today, 2024 is on track to be the 53rd consecutive year in which Target has increased its annual dividend.
With current price $147.09 (today's open), this raise brings their dividend yield to 3.05%.
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In this review, I will make a summary of important and interesting news and events over the last week related to my portfolio holdings. Also, I will put together some interesting articles from other websites that caught my attention during the past week.
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In this review, I will make a summary of important and interesting news and events over the last week related to my portfolio holdings. Also, I will put together some interesting articles from other websites that caught my attention during the past week.
Thursday, May 30th the Board of Directors of Royal Bank of Canada (RY) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from C$1.38 to C$1.42 per share that’s payable August 23, 2024 to holders of record July 25, 2024. This represents a 2.90% increase over the last quarterly dividend. It should be noted that this is the second increase in the last 12 months. In November 2023, RY increased quarterly dividend from C$1.35 to C$1.38 or 2.22%, bringing the annual increase to 5.19%.
With current price C$148.27(yesterday's close), this raise brings their dividend yield to 3.83%.
Friday, May 24th the Board of Directors of LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $1.25 to $1.34 per share that’s payable June 10, 2024 to holders of record June 3, 2024. This represents a 7.20% increase over the last quarter dividend.
"Today's 7 percent dividend increase reflects LyondellBasell's confidence in our ability to navigate dynamic markets, unlock value with our focused new strategy and grow shareholder returns," said LYB CEO Peter Vanacker. "The increased dividend will mark 2024 as our 14th consecutive year of annual dividend growth."
With current price $98.54 (Friday's close), this raise brings their dividend yield to 5.44%.
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Thursday, May 23th the Board of Directors of Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $0.23 to $0.24 per share that’s payable June 20, 2024 to holders of record June 6, 2024. This represents a 4.35% increase over the last quarterly dividend. This is the 87th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by the company.
“The board is pleased to reward shareholders with a dividend increase, reflecting our confidence in Flowers’ ability to deliver earnings growth in line with our long-term financial targets,” said Ryals McMullian, chairman and CEO of Flowers Foods. “The dividend is an important part of our mission to allocate capital to enhance shareholder returns. Our strong balance sheet and solid cash flow generation provide a competitive advantage and enable investments in future growth as well as an increasing dividend.”
With current price $23.61 (yesterday's close), this raise brings their dividend yield to 4.07%.
Friday, May 17th the Board of Directors of Realty Income Corporation (O) announced a monthly dividend increase of from $0.2570 to $0.2625 per share that’s payable June 14, 2024 to holders of record June 3, 2024. This represents a 2.14% increase over the last monthly dividend.
"Realty Income's mission is to provide stockholders with a dependable monthly dividend that grows over time," said Sumit Roy, Realty Income's President and Chief Executive Officer. "This is the 107th consecutive quarter that we have declared a dividend increase since our 1994 NYSE listing and represents the 647th consecutive monthly dividend throughout our 55-year operating history."
With current price $54.98 (today's open), this raise brings their dividend yield to 5.73%.
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The fourth month of the year is over, May is also already the halfway point and summer starts in a few weeks. In April 2024 my portfolio dividend income was as follows:
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Thursday, May 9th the Board of TELUS Corporation (TSE:T) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from C$0.3761 to C$0.3891 per share that’s payable July 2, 2024 to holders of record June 10, 2024. This represents a 3.46% increase over the last quarterly dividend.
It should be noted that this is the second increase in the last 12 months. In November 2023, TELUS increased quarterly dividend from C$ 0.3636 to C$ 0.3761 or 3.44%, bringing the annual increase to 7.0%.
With current price C$22.41 (yesterday's close), this raise brings their dividend yield to 6.95%.
Tuesday, May 7th the Board of Directors of Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) announced a monthly dividend increase of from $0.24 to $0.245 per share that’s payable July 15, 2024 to holders of record July 8, 2024. This represents a 2.08% increase over the last monthly dividend and a 6.5% increase from the regular monthly dividends paid in the third quarter of 2023.
In addition to the regular monthly dividends for the third quarter of 2024, the Board of Directors declared a supplemental cash dividend of $0.30 per share payable in June 2024.
With current price $50.70 (yesterday's close), this raise brings their dividend yield to 5.80%.
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Today, May 3rd the Board of Directors of RTX Corporation (RTX) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $0.59 to $0.63 per share that’s payable June 13, 2024 to holders of record May 17, 2024. This represents a 6.78% increase over the last quarter dividend.
"The growth of RTX's dividend reflects our confidence that our portfolio is strong and demand for our products continues to grow," said RTX President and CEO Chris Calio. "We are on track to return between $36 and $37 billion of capital to shareowners through dividends and share repurchases from the date of the merger through 2025."
With current price $101.89 (yesterday's close), this raise brings their dividend yield to 2.47%.
Tuesday, April 30th the Board of Directors of Unum Group (UNM) votes a quarterly dividend increase of from $0.365 to $0.42 per share effective with the dividend expected to be paid in the third quarter of 2024. This represents a 15.1% increase over the last quarterly dividend.
With current price $50.70 (yesterday's close), this raise brings their dividend yield to 3.31%.
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In this review, I will make a summary of important and interesting news and events over the last week related to my portfolio holdings. Also, I will put together some interesting articles from other websites that caught my attention during the past week.
The first quarter of the year is over and it's time to report my dividend income. In March 2024 my portfolio dividend income was as follows:
Tuesday, April 16th the Board of Directors of Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $1.19 to $1.24 per share that’s payable June 4, 2024 to holders of record May 21, 2024. This represents a 4.20% increase over the last quarter dividend.
With current price $145.01 (today's open), this raise brings their dividend yield to 3.42%.
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Tuesday, April 9th the Board of Directors of The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $0.9407 to $1.0065 per share that’s payable May 15, 2024 to holders of record April 19, 2024. This represents a 6.99% increase over the last quarter dividend.
This marks the 68th consecutive year that P&G has increased its dividend and the 134th consecutive year that P&G has paid a dividend since its incorporation in 1890.
With current price $155.65 (today's open), this raise brings their dividend yield to 2.59%.
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In this review, I will make a summary of important and interesting news and events over the last week related to my portfolio holdings. Also, I will put together some interesting articles from other websites that caught my attention during the past week.
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In this review, I will make a summary of important and interesting news and events over the last week related to my portfolio holdings. Also, I will put together some interesting articles from other websites that caught my attention during the past week.
Wednesday, March 20th the Board of Directors of Power Corporation of Canada (TSE:POW) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from C$0.525 to C$0.5625 per share that’s payable May 1, 2024 to holders of record March 28, 2024. This represents a 7.14% increase over the last quarter dividend.
With current price C$39.45 (today's open), this raise brings their dividend yield to 5.70%.
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The second month of 2024 is over, soon spring is here and it's time to declare my dividend income. In February 2024, my portfolio's dividend income was as follows:
Wednesday, March 6th the Board of Directors of General Dynamics Corporation (GD) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $1.32 to $1.42 per share that’s payable May 10, 2024 to holders of record April 11, 2024. This represents a 7.58% increase over the last quarter dividend and this is the 27th consecutive annual dividend increase authorized by the General Dynamics board.
With current price $273.01 (today's open), this raise brings their dividend yield to 2.08%.
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Tuesday, March 5th the Board of Directors of QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $0.80 to $0.85 per share and will be effective for quarterly dividends payable after March 21, 2024. This represents a 6.25% increase over the last quarter dividend.
Cristiano Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm Incorporated, said, “We are pleased to announce an increase in our quarterly dividend. We remain committed to returning capital to stockholders through a balanced capital return policy, including a baseline of anti-dilutive stock repurchases.”
With current price $174.82 (today's open), this raise brings their dividend yield to 1.94%.
Thursday, February 29th the Board of Directors of Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $0.86 to $0.94 per share that’s payable March 29, 2024 to holders of record March 11, 2024. This represents a 9.30% increase over the last quarter dividend. Eaton has paid dividends on its shares every year since 1923.
With current price $291.93 (yesterday's close), this raise brings their dividend yield to 1.29%.
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Tuesday, February 20th the Board of Directors of The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $2.09 to $2.25 per share that’s payable March 21, 2024 to holders of record March 7, 2024. This represents a 7.7% increase over the last quarter dividend. This is the 148th consecutive quarter the Company has paid a cash dividend.
With current price $377.61 (today's open), this raise brings their dividend yield to 2.38%.
Friday, February 16th the Board of Directors of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $0.4675 to $0.515 per share that’s payable March 15, 2024 to holders of record February 27, 2024. This represents a 10.16% increase over the last quarter dividend.
The board also approved an updated dividend policy beyond 2024, which is expected to translate to a growth rate in dividends per share of roughly 10% per year through at least 2026, off a 2024 base, which is expected to be $2.06 per share.
With current price $55.15 (yesterday's close), this raise brings their dividend yield to 3.74%.
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Friday, February 16th the Board of Directors of TC Energy Corporation (TRP) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from C$0.93 to C$0.96 per share that’s payable April 30, 2024 to holders of record March 28, 2024. This represents a 3.23% increase over the last quarterly dividend.
With current price C$53.82 (yesterday's close), this raise brings their dividend yield to 7.13%.
Thursday, February 15th the Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company (KO) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $0.46 to $0.485 per share that’s payable April 1, 2024 to holders of record March 15, 2024. This represents a 5.43% increase over the last quarter dividend. This was the company’s 62nd consecutive annual dividend increase.
The company returned $8 billion in dividends to shareowners in 2023, bringing the total amount of dividends paid to shareowners since Jan. 1, 2010, to $84.7 billion.
With current price $60.70 (yesterday's close), this raise brings their dividend yield to 3.20%.
Wednesday, February 14th the Board of Directors of Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from C$0.365 to C$0.40 per share that’s payable March 19, 2024 to holders of record February 28, 2024. This represents a 9.59% increase over the last quarterly dividend.
With current price C$33.30 (Friday's close), this raise brings their dividend yield to 4.80%.
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