High Yield Dividend Stocks

Diamond Offshore Drilling Cuts Dividend

Diamond Offshore Drilling announced today that the company will cut their quarterly dividend by 45% due to uncertainty on the drilling moratorium in the Gulf of Mexico.

A Cheap Internet Stock with a High Dividend Yield

This internet stock offers an impressive 6.8% dividend yield and yet the stock only trades at 5x consensus 2011 earnings estimates.

A Dividend Stock Benefiting From the Rising Euro

This dividend stock generates 100% of their revenues from international markets and offers a compelling dividend yield of 4.6%.

Is The Dividend Safe At Barnes & Noble?

Big dividends are not bad news if a company can afford to pay them, unfortunately in Barnes & Noble’s case it appears that they cannot.

7 Dow Laggards with Compelling Dividend Yields

Investors may be surprised at this list of 7 Dow laggards with compelling dividend yields.

4 Cheap Latin America Dividend Stocks

With all the focus that has been given to Europe, China and even the Gulf of Mexico in recent months, it seems that many investors have ignored Latin America.

Still Recommending Dividend Stocks

With so much uncertainty in the markets, it’s nice to see financial pundits like Jim Cramer still recommending dividend stocks.

Cash Flow: The Key to Dividend Stocks

If there is only one factor that you use to evaluate dividend stocks, it should be their cash flow and specifically their free cash flow.

The Impact of the New Dividend Tax

Increased dividend tax rates could provide investors yet another incentive to sell stocks.

A Canadian Dividend Stock from Jim Cramer

This Canadian telecom offers investors an impressive 5.0% dividend yield and generated $2.65 billion in operating cash flow last year.

Duke Energy Lifts Quarterly Dividend

Although the dividend increase is marginal, it will lift Duke Energy’s yield to 6.1% based on today’s closing price.

The Power of 7% Dividend Yields

By buying a dividend stock with a 7% yield, you stand to double your investment in a decade even if the stock price doesn’t budge.

5 Dividend Stocks for Former BP Investors

Here's a list of 5 dividend stocks for former BP investors to consider.

BP Officially Suspends Dividend

As expected, BP announced today that the company will officially suspend their quarterly dividend in the wake of the Gulf oil spill disaster.

Should Gilead Sciences Declare a Dividend?

Gilead Sciences is a cash flow machine, but the stock has never paid a quarterly dividend.

3 Top Dow Dividend Stocks in 2010

If you look beyond Verizon and AT&T you can find 3 top Dow dividend stocks that have shined in 2010.

When to Buy BP Stock?

It was only 18 months ago that JP Morgan, Bank of America and even General Electric were in similar situations.

BP by the Numbers

BP will likely be forced to modify their dividend program, but speculation over a possible bankruptcy or acquisition appears remote given these numbers.

BP To Announce Dividend Suspension Next Week

It has been widely speculated that BP would be forced to suspend their dividend program given the political pressure they are facing to do so.

BP Questions, Rumors, Speculation and Predictions

For weeks now, questions, rumors, speculation and predictions have been swirling about BP.

American Eagle Outfitters Raises Their Quarterly Dividend

Retailer American Eagle Outfitters is increasing their quarterly dividend by 10%.

BP Shares Fall As Dividend Cut Appears Imminent

BP shares plunged nearly 16% today as investors dumped the stock since a dividend cut appears imminent.

Goldman Sachs Warns That BP Will Likely Cut Dividend

Goldman Sachs analyst, Michelle della Vigna, believes that the increasing cost of damages and reduced earnings outlook will impact BP’s dividend.

Fitch Ratings Believes BP Dividend Is Safe

Fitch Ratings believes that BP's dividend is safe despite the widespread speculation of an imminent dividend cut.

How Safe Is BP’s Dividend?

While fundamentally BP can continue to service their annual $10.4 billion dividend payment, politically it may become impossible to maintain.

Top Dividend Stocks for May 2010

Here is a look at the top dividend stocks for May 2010 that managed to deliver impressive gains despite the market sell-off.

Falling Oil Prices Producing Attractive Dividend Yields

Falling oil prices are producing attractive dividend yields among stocks in the energy sector.

Dr Pepper Snapple Gets Serious About Dividends

The impressive dividend hike shows that Dr. Pepper Snapple is getting serious about dividends.

The Safest Canadian Dividend Stock

One of our favorite Canadian dividend plays is the Bank of Montreal, which we view as the safest Canadian dividend stock.

5 Dow Dividend Stocks That Are Lagging In 2010

While many of the top dividend stocks have performed very well this year, eDividendStocks.com has put together a list of 5 Dow dividend stocks that are lagging in 2010.

6 Dow Dividend Stocks That Are Thriving In 2010

Don’t be fooled by AT&T and Verizon’s subpar performances this year, high yielding Dow dividend stocks are thriving in 2010.

5 Quality Dividend Stocks despite Their High Payout Ratios

Here are 5 dividend stocks offer investors impressively high dividend yields, and they also have sufficient free cash flow to maintain their dividend payments.

3 Dividend Stocks to Avoid

As net earnings decline in 2010, these dividends are at risk of being reduced in the months ahead.

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks Offering Yields Over 5%

Dividend stock investors tend to focus exclusively on American blue chip stocks often to their own chagrin.

Five Overlooked Small Cap Dividend Stocks

Five small cap dividend stocks that offer attractive dividend yields, but are often overlooked by dividend investors.

Three Safe Dividend Stocks

With Treasury rates at historic lows, fixed income investors are hard pressed to find decent yields.

High Yielding AT&T Increases Dividend Again

AT&T announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 2.4% increase in their quarterly dividend to $.42 per share.

Altria Group Raises Quarterly Dividend

Altria Group announced Thursday that its Board of Directors has approved a 6% increase in their quarterly dividend to $.34 per share.

Kimberly Clark Maintains Strong Dividend

Kimberly Clark announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $.60 per share.

Honeywell Declares Quarterly Dividend

Honeywell announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $.3025 per share.

Merck Maintains High Dividend Yield

Merck’s current dividend yield now stands at 5.1% making it the fourth highest yielding Dow stock.

High Yielding Dow Stock Keeps Dividend Steady

DuPont announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $.41 per share.

Chevron Increases Dividend For 22nd Consecutive Year

Chevron announced today that its Board of Directors has agreed to increase their quarterly dividend by 5% to $.68 per share.

Clorox Improves Quarterly Dividend By 9%

Clorox Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a 9% increase in their quarterly dividend to $.50 per share.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Keeps Dividend Yield Over 6%

Global pharmaceutical company Bristol-Myers Squibb announced late yesterday that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $.31 per share.

The Street Preserves 5% Dividend Yield

Financial media company The Street announced late yesterday that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $.025 per share.

Caterpillar Maintains High Dividend For Now

Equipment maker Caterpillar announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $.42 per share.

Philip Morris Maintains High Dividend Yield

Tobacco manufacturer Philip Morris announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.54 per share.

High Yielding Verizon Maintains Dividend Level

High yielding Dow component Verizon Communiciations announced yesterday that they are maintaining their quarterly dividend of $.46 per share.

Home Depot Pays Dividend For 89th Consecutive Quarter

The Home Depot announced today that their Board of Directors has approved a cash dividend for the 89th consecutive quarter.

Merck Maintains High Dividend Yield

Pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. announced today that they are maintaining their quarterly dividend payment of $.38 per share.

Frontline Maintains Dividend After Posting Better Than Expected Earnings

Frontline announced first quarter earnings results that exceeded Wall Street's expectations and maintained their current high dividend.

Eastman Kodak Snaps Dividend From Investors

Eastman Kodak announced today that the company is suspending their quarterly dividend.

Was Pfizer’s Dividend Cut Really Necessary?

Last week, Pfizer slashed their dividend by 50%, but was their dividend cut even necessary?

Pfizer Slashed Dividend By 50%

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer announced today that they are slashing their quarterly dividend by 50% to $.16 per share.

Eli Lilly Maintains Quarterly Dividend

Eli Lilly’s board of directors have approved a quarterly dividend of $.49 per share.

Caterpillar Maintains High Dividend Yield

Caterpillar announced today that they are maintaining their quarterly dividend payment of $.42 per share.

CBS Corporation Maintains High Dividend Yield

CBS Corporation announced yesterday that their board of directors has approved a quarterly dividend payment of $.05 per share.

High Yielding Dow Stock Continues Dividend Payments

AT&T’s board of directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $.41 per share.

5 Large Cap Dividend Stocks To Own

Here are five blue-chip dividend stocks that not only have attractive dividend yields, but are also very profitable and have reasonable payout ratios.

Three Dow Stocks Almost Certain To Cut Their Dividends

Three high-yield dividend stocks that are almost certain to cut their dividend payments in the coming weeks.

Gannett Slashes Dividend By 90%

Gannett Co. is slashing their quarterly dividend by 90%. The new dividend payment will be $.04 per share, down from $.40 per share. The dividend will be payable on April 1, 2009 to shareholders of record as of March 6, 2009.
Copyright © 2010 eDividendStocks. All rights reserved.