Posts Tagged ‘dividend yield’

A. O. Smith Raises Dividend 8%

A. O. Smith has a solid dividend history and has paid dividends every year since 1940.

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.

Starbucks Surprises Investors with Dividend Increase

The surprise dividend increase comes as Starbucks posted fiscal third quarter earnings growth of 37% and boosted their guidance.

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.

Eaton Raises Dividend By 16%

The dividend increase comes as ETN delivered second quarter earnings results that were $.19 above Wall Street’s consensus estimates.

Airgas Hikes Dividend As Earnings Surge

Airgas announced today that the company is increasing their quarterly dividend by 14% to $.25 per share.

Altera Raises Dividend As Cash Flow Increases

The chipmaker can certainly afford to increase their dividend. Altera finished the second quarter with $2.1 billion in cash and virtually no debt on their balance sheet.

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.

RBC Speculates on JP Morgan Dividend Increase

Dividend investors will be interested to know that RBC is forecasting a significant dividend increase by the second quarter of 2011.

Jim Cramer Recommends Verizon

Cramer believes Verizon warrants a buy despite the fact that the stock is underperforming the market.

A Fallen Dividend Aristocrat Stock

Should dividend investors buy Walgreens stock at its current levels?

Why Big Dividends Are Not Bad News

Are growth stocks really finding a better use for their cash piles than returning it to investors in the form of a dividend?

A 100-Year Old Growth Stock

This company has an impressive record of reinventing itself, which has allowed it to be successful for over 100 years.

No Dividend Increase Coming From JP Morgan in 2010

CEO Jamie Dimon said yesterday that investors will likely see no dividend increase coming from JP Morgan in 2010.

The Best Dividend Stocks over the Last 3 Years

Investors that owned the following five companies have reaped the benefits of owning the best dividend stocks over the last 3 years.

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.

Medtronic Ups Dividend in Effort to Return Cash to Shareholders

The dividend increase was driven by Medtronic’s strong cash flows and part of their effort to return cash to their shareholders.

Darden Investors Catch Big Dividend Increase

Darden shares have gained 19% since the beginning of the year, but cautious consumers may hold back further gains in the near term.

Searching for Airline Dividend Stocks

The thought of considering an airline stock as a dividend play is probably foreign to most investors.

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.

10 Stocks Initiating Dividends in 2010

Here is a look at the 10 stocks initiating dividends in 2010.

Investors Look for Big Dividend from Progressive

The auto insurer is on the verge of paying out the largest dividend payout in the company’s history.

5 Dividend Stocks for Former BP Investors

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

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.

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.

Target Dividend Jumps 47%

Target announced today that the retailer is increasing its quarterly dividend by 47% to $.25 per share.

Viacom Initiates Attractive Dividend Payment

Income investors are sure to take notice of Viacom now that the stock offers a higher dividend yield than other consumer media stocks like Disney or News Corp.

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.

FedEx Moves Dividend Higher

FedEx announced today that they are increasing their quarterly dividend by 12% to $.12 per share.

Sasol to Resume Their Dividend Growth Policy

In an indication that the global economy is improving, Sasol Ltd. announced today that they are resuming their dividend growth policy.

Bank of America Prepares Investors for Smaller Dividend in the Future

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan was recently asked at a Sanford Bernstein analyst conference how large of a dividend increase should investors expect.

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.

Nordstrom Focuses On Dividend

Nordstrom, Inc announced yesterday that the company will increase their dividend by 25%.

Take Another Look at Gold Dividend Stocks

While gold stocks typically don’t offer great dividend yields, income investors should take another look at these stocks given the positive outlook for gold prices.

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.

JP Morgan Hints at Dividend Increase

Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon announced today in his annual letter to shareholders that JPM may raise its annual dividend to $.75 - $1.00 if certain conditions are met.

When to Sell Dividend Stocks

We tend to focus primarily on identifying good dividend stocks to buy and probably don’t give enough attention on when to sell dividend stocks.

Brinker Increases Dividend By 27%

The positive dividend announcement follows yesterday’s announcement that Brinker will be selling their On The Border restaurants for an undisclosed amount.

ConocoPhillips to Increase Their Quarterly Dividend

News of the dividend increase came as ConocoPhillips unveiled plans to increase shareholder value at their annual analyst meeting in New York.

6 Fake Dividend Stocks

Here is a list of 6 fake dividend stocks. These companies pay investors as little as they feel they can get away with, while still being classified as a dividend stock.

Kraft Foods Announces Quarterly Dividend

Kraft Food’s current dividend yield now stands at 3.9% and ranks 6th among the Dow Jones stock components.

Investors Will Have To Keep Waiting for GE to Increase Their Dividend

Dividend investors have reason to cheer as GE’s CFO indicated that the company plans to begin growing their dividend again, but not until 2011.

Pepsi Hikes Dividend, But Still Chasing Coke

Pepsi increased their dividend by 7%, but their dividend yield is still below Coca Cola's 3.3% yield.

Financial Stocks Restricted From Increasing Their Dividend

We likely will not see any dividend increases from financial stocks until at least the second half of this year and probably not until 2011.

Mastercard Declares Quarterly Dividend

Mastercard announced today that their Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend payment of $.15 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.

Lowes Dividend Inches Higher

Lowe’s announced today that their Board of Directors has increased their quarterly dividend by 6% to $.09 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.

McDonald’s Announces Cash Dividend

McDonald’s announced today that their Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $.50 per share.

J.C. Penney’s Continues Quarterly Dividend

Retailer J.C. Penney’s announced that their Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $.20 per share.

BB&T Cuts Dividend To Repay TARP

BB&T announced yesterday that they are reducing their quarterly dividend by 68% to $.15 per share.

Tidewater Maintains Quarterly Dividend

Tidewater announced today that will maintain their quarterly dividend payment of $.25 per share.

Pepsi Increases Dividend For 37th Consecutive Year

The Board of Directors of Pepsi has approved a 6% increase in the company’s quarterly dividend to $.45 per share.

Eastman Kodak Snaps Dividend From Investors

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

Costco Ups Quarterly Dividend By Over 12%

Costco announced today that they are increasing their quarterly dividend by over 12% to $.18 per share.

IBM Increases Dividend For 14th Consecutive Year

IBM announced today that they are increasing their quarterly dividend for the 14th consecutive year.

Sotheby’s Dividend Going, Going Lower

Sotheby’s announced today that they are cutting their quarterly dividend by 67% to $.05 per share.

U.S. Steel Slashes Dividend By 83%

U.S. Steel announced yesterday that they are reducing their quarterly dividend by 83% to $.05 per share.

Was Pfizer’s Dividend Cut Really Necessary?

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

Coach Declares Quarterly Dividend

Luxury retailer Coach has announced that they will begin paying a quarterly cash dividend of $.075 per share.

Eli Lilly Maintains Quarterly Dividend

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

Procter & Gamble Increases Dividend For 53rd Consecutive Year

Procter & Gamble announced yesterday that their Board of Directors has approved a 10% increase in their quarterly dividend payment to $.44 per share.

Seagate Technology Eliminates Quarterly Dividend

Seagate Technology announced today that they are suspending their quarterly dividend payment.

Family Dollar Stores Announces Quarterly Dividend

Family Dollar Stores announced yesterday that their Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend payment of $.135 per share.

Walgreens Declares Dividend For 306th Consecutive Quarter

Walgreens announced today that they are paying a quarterly dividend for the 306th consecutive quarter.

United Technologies Keeps Dividend Steady

United Technologies announced today that they are maintaining their quarterly dividend at $.385 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.

Discount Retailer TJX Increases Dividend For 13th Consecutive Year

Discount retailer TJX, operator of TJ Maxx and Marshalls stores, has raised its quarterly dividend by 9% to $.12 per share.

Pepsi Bottling Group Increases Dividend By 6%

Pepsi Bottling Group announced that their board of directors has approved a 6% increase in their quarterly dividend to $.18 per share.

High Yielding Dow Stock Continues Dividend Payments

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

Raytheon Increases Quarterly Dividend

Defense contractor Raytheon announced yesterday that its board of directors has increased the company’s quarterly dividend by 11% to $.31 per share.

Newell Rubbermaid Cuts Dividend By 52%

Newell Rubbermaid announced today that they are reducing their quarterly dividend by 52%.

Intel Announces Quarterly Dividend

Intel Corporation announced today that its board of directors has approved a $.14 per share dividend.

Discover Financial Cuts Dividend After Disappointing Earnings Results

Discover Financial announced they were reducing their quarterly dividend by 67% as the company reported a worse than expected operating loss for their fiscal first quarter.

Oracle Declares First Dividend Ever

Software company Oracle declared their very first quarterly dividend today after posting better than expected third quarter profits.

Alcoa Cuts Dividend As Expected

Dow component Alcoa cuts their quarterly dividendy by 82% as part of a broad cost cutting announcement.

Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Declares Cash Dividend

Wendy’s/Arby’s Group announced a quarterly cash dividend payment of $.015 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.

Pep Boys Cuts Dividend As Losses Mount

Pep Boys announced yesterday that they are cutting their quarterly dividend by 56% to $.03 per share.

Dillards Rings Up Cash Dividend

Dillards board of directs has declared a quarterly dividend of $.04 per share.

Microsoft Increases Dividend By 18%

Microsoft is increasing their quarterly dividend by 18% to $.13 per share.

Capital One Puts $500 Million Back In Its Wallet

Capital One is cutting its quarterly dividend by 87% to save the company $500 million.

Wells Fargo Makes Difficult Decision To Cut Dividend

Wells Fargo makes the difficult, but necessary decision to reduce their quarterly dividend by 85% to $.05 per share.

BorgWarner Suspends Quarterly Dividend

BorgWarner announced yesterday that they are suspending their quarterly dividend payment in an effort to conserve cash.

Wal-Mart Hikes Dividend For 35th Consecutive Year

Wal-Mart comes through once again with another dividend increase....for the 35th consecutive year.

Abbott Labs Increases Dividend For 37th Consecutive Year

Abbott Laboratories announced they are increasing their quarterly dividend by 11% to $.40 per share.

Dogs of the Dow = Almost Every Dow Stock

With almost every dividend stock in the Dow Jones index yielding over 3%, who are the true "dogs of the Dow"?

U.S. Bancorp Joins Dividend Cutting Party

U.S. Bancorp became the latest financial service company to announce a dividend cut.

Qualcomm Chips Extra Penny Into Dividend Payment

Qualcomm announced a 6% increase in their quarterly dividend payment from $.16 per share to $.17 per share.
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