Dividend Raises & Cuts for May 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

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Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of May 23, 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

Following companies announced dividend increases this week

• PG&E Corporation (PCG) raised its dividend 7.69% (http://goo.gl/Aay06M)
• Cabot Corp (CBT) raised its dividend 36.36% (http://goo.gl/ttmxvI)
• Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN) raised its dividend 6.67% (http://goo.gl/Xl3J6a)
• Bunge Ltd (BG) raised its dividend 10.53% (http://goo.gl/ZQ9kxm)
• Bank of Montreal (BMO.TO) raised its dividend 2.38% (http://goo.gl/SmDRg4)
• W. R. Berkley Corp (WRB) raised its dividend 8.33% (http://goo.gl/mPwsaB)
• Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) raised its dividend 2.94% (http://goo.gl/mnCoaC)
• NetApp Inc. (NTAP) raised its dividend 5.56% (http://goo.gl/sfdsEo)
• Extra Space Storage, Inc. (EXR) raised its dividend 32.20% (http://goo.gl/gR7mIw)
• Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM.TO) raised its dividend 2.54% (https://goo.gl/aAxvGA)
• Unum Group (UNM) raised its dividend 8.11% (http://goo.gl/DMnD0S)
• Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) raised its dividend 10.34% (http://goo.gl/fykCIi)
• Tiffany & Co. (TIF) raised its dividend 12.50% (http://goo.gl/xaSXMm)
• MB Financial Inc (MBFI) raised its dividend 11.76% (http://goo.gl/4Ogdp6)
• Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) raised its dividend 25.00% (http://goo.gl/ZKbS16)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• (none)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of May 16, 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

Following companies announced dividend increases this week

• Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) raised its dividend 50.00% (http://goo.gl/Wlj9cZ). Pre-announcement. Dividend effective Q3 2016.
• Clorox Co (CLX) raised its dividend 3.90% (http://goo.gl/QcTTXv)
• Leggett & Platt, Inc. (LEG) raised its dividend 6.25% (http://goo.gl/FOfJDS)
• JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) raised its dividend 9.09% (https://goo.gl/ir4kCT)
• Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) raised its dividend 12.50% (http://goo.gl/mwOuOr)
• Burberry Group plc (LON:BRBY) raised its dividend 5.11% (http://goo.gl/0ZT6y6)
• Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) raised its dividend 33.33% (http://goo.gl/eJZYyp)
• KeyCorp (KEY) raised its dividend 13.33% (http://goo.gl/bC0S87)
• Chubb Ltd (CB) raised its dividend 2.99% (http://goo.gl/Em6mWh)
• Monro Muffler Brake Inc (MNRO) raised its dividend 13.33% (http://goo.gl/iVDnzg)
• Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC) raised its dividend 9.68% (http://goo.gl/jhK5VT)
• Gentex Corporation (GNTX) raised its dividend 5.88% (http://goo.gl/DguveU)
• Kilroy Realty Corp (KRC) raised its dividend 7.14% (http://goo.gl/yd6zxF)
• Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) raised its dividend 4.55% (http://goo.gl/PRCBQE)
• L Brands Inc (LB) raised its dividend 20.00% (http://goo.gl/xkcgY7)
• Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. (BRCD) raised its dividend 22.22% (http://goo.gl/oZ5oml)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• Israel Chemicals Ltd. (ICL) cut its dividend 40.00% (http://goo.gl/hmuzIi)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of May 9, 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

Following companies announced dividend increases this week

• FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) raised its dividend 13.64% (http://goo.gl/9AhIUI)
• Convergys Corp (CVG) raised its dividend 12.50% (http://goo.gl/g1H36r)
• Columbia Pipeline Group Inc (CPGX) raised its dividend 3.74% (http://goo.gl/XqdgG9)
• Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF.TO) raised its dividend 3.85% (http://goo.gl/pfL5wX)
• Service Corporation International (SCI) raised its dividend 8.33% (http://goo.gl/TiSOVz)
• Macy's, Inc. (M) raised its dividend 4.86% (http://goo.gl/OITgyJ)
• NiSource Inc. (NI) raised its dividend 6.45% (http://goo.gl/7KGGer)
• Lennox International Inc. (LII) raised its dividend 19.44% (http://goo.gl/mknBlN)
• Quebecor, Inc. (QBR.A) raised its dividend 28.57% (http://goo.gl/T4B3Ic)
• ONEX Corporation (OCX.TO) raised its dividend 10.00% (http://goo.gl/TgZhU7)
• Service Corporation International (SCI) raised its dividend 8.33% (http://goo.gl/uORKjs)
• Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp (WAB) raised its dividend 25.00% (https://goo.gl/s5x5EY)
• Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (AQN.TO) raised its dividend 9.97% (http://goo.gl/kIEXff)
• LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) raised its dividend 8.97% (http://goo.gl/OX0onI)
• Power Corporation of Canada (POW.TO) raised its dividend 7.63% (https://goo.gl/Gt6pbh)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• Symantec Corporation (SYMC) cut its dividend 50.00% (http://goo.gl/f9U6Z1)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of May 2, 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

Following companies announced dividend increases this week

• Cognex Corporation (CGNX) raised its dividend 7.14% (http://goo.gl/xz6Vl2)
• Macquarie Infrastructure Corp (MIC) raised its dividend 4.35% (http://goo.gl/XaF0NZ)
• Tractor Supply Company (TSCO) raised its dividend 20.00% (http://goo.gl/iQVOzY)
• Baxter International Inc (BAX) raised its dividend 13.04% (http://goo.gl/bRqojD)
• Domtar Corp (USA) (UFS) raised its dividend 3.75% (http://goo.gl/LL3lmF)
• ManpowerGroup Inc. (MAN) raised its dividend 7.50% (http://goo.gl/eNyPw4)
• PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) raised its dividend 7.12% (http://goo.gl/FtMxun)
• Cineplex Inc (CGX.TO) raised its dividend 3.85% (http://goo.gl/x3Eimn)
• Spectra Energy Partners, LP (SEP) raised its dividend 1.96% (http://goo.gl/mgM7dF)
• Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc (SBGI) raised its dividend 9.09% (http://goo.gl/crwF78)
• Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) raised its dividend 3.85% (http://goo.gl/YN6aPI)
• Expeditors International of Washington (EXPD) raised its dividend 11.11% (http://goo.gl/vUaxfa)
• Phillips 66 (PSX) raised its dividend 12.50% (http://goo.gl/jTA8ij)
• CNO Financial Group Inc (CNO) raised its dividend 14.29% (http://goo.gl/2V8lZi)
• Microchip Technology Inc. (MCHP) raised its dividend 0.14% (http://goo.gl/nF2PWN)
• American Campus Communities, Inc. (ACC) raised its dividend 5.00% (http://goo.gl/5JROr2)
• CA, Inc. (CA) raised its dividend 2.00% (http://goo.gl/NqnW07)
• Franco Nevada Corp (FNV) raised its dividend 4.76% (http://goo.gl/iVwimf)
• Loblaw Companies Limited (L.TO) raised its dividend 4.00% (http://goo.gl/ikswTd)
• TELUS Corporation (T.TO) raised its dividend 4.55% (http://goo.gl/ufSjIQ)
• RLI Corp. (RLI) raised its dividend 5.26% (http://goo.gl/gMAZTE)
• A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (AW.UN) raised its dividend 4.00% (http://goo.gl/TtspBp)
• CI Financial Corp (CIX.TO) raised its dividend 4.55% (http://goo.gl/xfC3Hc)
• J2 Global Inc (JCOM) raised its dividend 3.08% (http://goo.gl/lo8JOs)
• Buckeye Partners, L.P. (BPL) raised its dividend 1.05% (http://goo.gl/NdWJiU)
• Marriott International Inc (MAR) raised its dividend 20.00% (http://goo.gl/zGS9KT)
• Pool Corporation (POOL) raised its dividend 19.23% (http://goo.gl/Ce1yk9)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• None