Dividend Increase - Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)

 

Wednesday, July 16st the Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $1.34 to $1.38 per share, that’s payable September 30, 2025 to holders of record August 29, 2025. This represents a 2.99% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

“Union Pacific continues to drive strong and growing cash returns for our shareholders,” said Jennifer Hamann, executive vice president and chief financial officer. “Today’s action delivers on that commitment and marks our 19th consecutive year of increased annual dividends per share.”

At the current price of $229.24 (yesterday's close), this increase will raise UNP's dividend yield to 2.41%.

Week in Review 29/25

 

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Dividend Increase - Duke Energy Corporation (DUK)

 

Tuesday, July 15th the Board of Directors of Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $1.045 to $1.065 per share, that’s payable September 16, 2025 to holders of record August 15, 2025. This represents a 1.91% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

Duke Energy has paid a cash dividend on its common stock for 99 consecutive years.

At the current price of $117.46 (yesterday's close), this increase will raise DUK's dividend yield to 3.63%.

Dividend Increase - NNN REIT, Inc. (NNN)

 

Tuesday, July 15st the Board of Directors of NNN REIT, Inc. (NNN) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $0.58 to $0.60 per share, that’s payable August 15, 2025 to holders of record July 31, 2025. This represents a 3.45% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

Steve Horn, Chief Executive Officer, commented: “Operating with a long-term perspective has positioned NNN to increase its annual dividend for the 36th consecutive year. Our consistent growth reflects the strength of our disciplined capital allocation strategy, supported by our solid and flexible balance sheet.”

At the current price of $42.89 (yesterday's close), this increase will raise NNN's dividend yield to 5.60%.

Week in Review 28/25

 

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Week in Review 27/25

 

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Dividend Increase - Bank OZK (OZK)

Tuesday, July 1st the Board of Directors of Bank OZK (OZK) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $0.43 to $0.44 per share, that’s payable July 18, 2025 to holders of record July 11, 2025. This represents a 2.33% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

This is a 10.0% increase over the dividend paid during the same time last year, Bank OZK raise dividends every quarter and have raised quarterly dividends for 60 quarters in a row.

At the current price of $49.35 (today's open), this increase will raise OZK's dividend yield to 3.57%.

Week in Review 26/25

 

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Dividend Income - May 2025

 

The month has passed again, Midsummer is also behind us, and we are slowly moving towards autumn. It’s time to take a look at how my portfolio performed in terms of passive income.

Week in Review 25/25

 

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Week in Review 24/25

 

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Dividend Increase - Target Corporation (TGT)

 

Yesterday, June 12th the Board of Directors of Target Corporation (TGT) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $1.12 to $1.14 per share, that’s payable September 1, 2025 to holders of record August 13, 2025. This represents a 1.79% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

With the increase announced, 2025 is on track to be the 54th consecutive year in which Target has increased its annual dividend.

At the current price of $98.00 (today's open), this increase will raise TGT's dividend yield to 4.65%.

Week in Review 23/25

 

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Dividend Increase - Royal Bank of Canada (RY)

 

On Thursday, May 30th, the Board of Directors of Royal Bank of Canada (RY) announced a quarterly dividend increase from C$1.48 to C$1.54 per share, representing a 4.05% rise. The dividend is payable on August 22, 2025, to shareholders of record as of July 24, 2025.

This marks the second dividend increase in the past 12 months. In December 2024, RY raised its quarterly dividend from C$1.42 to C$1.48, a 4.23% increase. Combined, these two hikes bring the total annual dividend growth to 8.45%.

At the current price of C$175.16 (yesterday's close), this increase will raise RY's dividend yield to 3.52%.

Week in Review 22/25

 

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Dividend Increase - LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)

On Friday, May 23rd the Board of Directors of LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $1.34 to $1.37 per share, that’s payable June 9, 2025 to holders of record June 2, 2025. This represents a 2.24% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

“LYB continues to reward shareholders with a strong and growing dividend in 2025, which will mark 15 consecutive years of dividend increases,” said CEO Peter Vanacker. “The growth of our dividend reaffirms confidence in our disciplined capital deployment, our value-driven strategy and our capability to navigate the cycle during these challenging times.”

At the current price of $57.07 (yesterday's close), this increase will raise LYB's dividend yield to 9.60%.

Dividend Increase - Unum Group (UNM)

 

On Thursday, May 22nd the Board of Directors of Unum Group (UNM) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $0.42 to $0.46 per share. This 9.52% raise will take effect with the dividend expected to be paid in the third quarter of 2025.

At the current price of $79.87 (Friday's close), this increase will raise UNM's dividend yield to 2.30%.

Week in Review 21/25

 

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Dividend Increase - Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO)

 

On Thursday, May 22nd the Board of Directors of Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $0.24 to $0.2475 per share, that’s payable June 19, 2025 to holders of record June 5, 2025. This represents a 3.13% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

“Flowers has an admirable track record of dividend increases driven by the company’s solid cash flow generation,” said Ryals McMullian, chairman and CEO of Flowers Foods. “Today’s announcement reflects the board’s confidence in Flowers’ strategy and ability to enhance shareholder value over time.”

At the current price of $16.59 (yesterday's close), this increase will raise FLO's dividend yield to 5.97%.

Dividend Income - April 2025

 

The fourth month of the year is over, May is also past the halfway point and summer starts in a few weeks. In April 2025, the dividend yields of my portfolio were as follows:

Week in Review 20/25

 

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Dividend Increase - TELUS Corporation (TSE:T)

 

On Friday, May 9th the Board of Directors of TELUS Corporation (TSE:T) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from C$0.4023 to C$0.4163 per share, that’s payable July 2, 2025 to holders of record June 10, 2025. This represents a 3.48% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

It should be noted that this is the second increase in the last 12 months. In November 2024, TELUS increased quarterly dividend from C$ 0.3891 to C$ 0.4023 or 3.39%, bringing the annual increase to 7.0%.

At the current price of C$22.37 (today's open), this increase will raise TELUS's dividend yield to 7.44%.

Week in Review 19/25

 

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Dividend Increase - Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)

 

On Tuesday, May 6th the Board of Directors of Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) announced a monthly dividend increase of from $0.25 to $0.255 per share, that’s payable July 15, 2025 to holders of record July 8, 2025. This represents a 2.0% increase over the last monthly dividend and a 4.1% increase from the regular monthly dividends paid in the third quarter of 2024.

In addition to the regular monthly dividends for the third quarter of 2025, the Board of Directors declared a supplemental cash dividend of $0.30 per share payable in June 2025.

At the current price of $53.03 (yesterday's close), this increase will raise MAIN's dividend yield to 5.77%.

Dividend Increase - RTX Corporation (RTX)

 

On Friday, May 2nd the Board of Directors of RTX Corporation (RTX) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $0.63 to $0.68 per share, that’s payable June 12, 2025 to holders of record May 23, 2025.. This represents a 7.94% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

"Today's dividend increase reflects our confidence in executing on RTX's robust backlog, the long-term cash generation power of our company, and our continued commitment to returning capital to shareowners," said RTX Chairman and CEO Chris Calio.

At the current price of $128.59 (today's open), this increase will raise RTX's dividend yield to 2.12%.

Week in Review 18/25

 

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Week in Review 17/25

 

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Week in Review 16/25

 

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Dividend Income - March 2025

 

The first quarter of the year has come to a close, and it's time to share my dividend income update. In March 2025, my portfolio generated the following dividend income:

Dividend Increase - Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)

 

On Tuesday, April 15th the Board of Directors of Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $1.24 to $1.30 per share, that’s payable June 10, 2025 to holders of record May 27, 2025.. This represents a 4.84% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

Johnson & Johnson has increased its dividend for 63 consecutive years.

At the current price of $155.70 (today's open), this increase will raise JNJ's dividend yield to 3.34%.

Week in Review 15/25

 

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Dividend Increase - The Procter & Gamble Company (PG)

 

On Tuesday, April 8th the Board of Directors of The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $1.0065 to $1.0568 per share, that’s payable May 15, 2025 to holders of record April 21, 2025.. This represents a 5.00% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

P&G has been paying a dividend for 135 consecutive years since its incorporation in 1890 and has increased its dividend for 69 consecutive years.

At the current price of $157.36 (today's open), this increase will raise PG's dividend yield to 2.69%.

Week in Review 14/25

 

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Dividend Increase - Bank OZK (OZK)

 

Tuesday, April 1st the Board of Directors of Bank OZK (OZK) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $0.42 to $0.43 per share that’s payable April 21, 2025 to holders of record April 14, 2025. This represents a 2.38% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

This is a 10.26% increase over the dividend paid during the same time last year, OZK raise dividends every quarter and have raised quarterly dividends for 59 quarters in a row.

With current price $43.02 (today's open), this raise brings their dividend yield to 4.00%.

Week in Review 13/25

 

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Dividend Increase - Power Corporation of Canada (TSE:POW)

 

On Wednesday, March 19th the Board of Directors of Power Corporation of Canada (TSE:POW) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from C$0.5625 to C$0.6125 per share that’s payable May 1, 2025 to holders of record March 31, 2025. This represents a 8.89% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

At the current price of C$50.46 (today's open), this increase will raise POW's dividend yield to 4.86%.

Week in Review 12/25

 

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Dividend Income - February 2025

The second month of 2025 is now behind us, and with spring just around the corner, it's time to declare my dividend income. In February 2025, my portfolio's dividend income was as follows:

Dividend Increase - QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)

 

On Tuesday, March 18th the Board of Directors of QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $0.85 to $0.89 per share. This dividend increase will be effective for quarterly dividends payable after March 27, 2025. This represents a 4.71% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

Cristiano Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm Incorporated, said, “We are pleased to announce an increase in our quarterly dividend. Given our long-term growth expectations we provided at our 2024 Investor Day, we remain committed to returning capital to stockholders through a balanced capital return policy, including a baseline of anti-dilutive stock repurchases, and an annualized dividend target of low- to mid-single-digit percentage growth.”

At the current price of $156.29 (yesterday's close), this increase will raise QCOM's dividend yield to 2.28%.

Week in Review 11/25

 

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Dividend Increase - Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)

 

On Thursday, March 6th the Board of Directors of Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from C$0.5625 to C$0.5875 per share that’s payable April 4, 2025 to holders of record March 21, 2025. This represents a 4.4% increase over the last quarterly dividend. It should be noted that this is the second increase in the last 12 months. In December 2024, CNQ increased quarterly dividend from C$0.525 to C$0.5625 or 7.14%, bringing the annual increase to 11.9%.

The Company has a leading track record of dividend increases, with 2025 being the 25th consecutive year of dividend increases with a compound annual growth rate ("CAGR") of 21% over that time.

At the current price of C$42.04 (yesterday's close), this increase will raise CNQ's dividend yield to 5.59%.

Dividend Increase - General Dynamics Corporation (GD)

 

On Wednesday, March 5th the Board of Directors of General Dynamics Corporation (GD) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $1.42 to $1.50 per share that’s payable May 9, 2025 to holders of record April 11, 2025. This represents a 5.63% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

This is the 28th consecutive annual dividend increase authorized by the General Dynamics board.

At the current price of $271.94 (yesterday's close), this increase will raise GD's dividend yield to 2.21%.

Week in Review 10/25

 

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Dividend Increase - L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (LHX)

 

On Friday, February 28th the Board of Directors of L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (LHX) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $1.16 to $1.20 per share that’s payable March 21, 2025 to holders of record March 10, 2025. This represents a 3.45% increase over the last quarterly dividend.

“This dividend increase represents our 24th consecutive annual dividend increase and is part of our previously announced plan to further prioritize the return of cash to shareholders,” said Christopher E. Kubasik, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, L3Harris.

At the current price of $213.79 (yesterday's close), this increase will raise ETN's dividend yield to 2.25%.

Dividend Increase - Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)

 

On Tuesday, February 27th the Board of Directors of Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $0.94 to $1.04 per share that’s payable March 28, 2025 to holders of record March 10, 2025. This represents a 10.6% increase over the last quarterly dividend. Eaton has paid dividends on its shares every year since 1923.

At the current price of $279.22 (yesterday's close), this increase will raise ETN's dividend yield to 1.49%.

Dividend Increase - The Home Depot, Inc. (HD)

 

On Tuesday, February 25th the Board of Directors of The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $2.25 to $2.30 per share that’s payable March 27, 2025 to holders of record March 13, 2025. This represents a 2.22% increase over the last quarterly dividend and this is the 152nd consecutive quarter the company has paid a cash dividend.

At the current price of $389.69 (yesterday's close), this increase will raise HD's dividend yield to 2.36%.

Week in Review 9/25

 

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Dividend Increase - The Coca-Cola Company (KO)

 

On Thursday, February 20th the Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company (KO) announced a quarterly dividend increase of from $0.485 to $0.51 per share that’s payable April 1, 2025 to holders of record March 14, 2025. This represents a 5.15% increase over the last quarterly dividend and is 63rd consecutive annual dividend increase.

At the current price of $70.87 (yesterday's close), this increase will raise KO's dividend yield to 2.88%.