Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Dec 26, 2017

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

• American Tower Corp (AMT) raised its dividend 6.06% (https://goo.gl/axb3bt)
• Kennedy-Wilson Holdings Inc (KW) raised its dividend 11.76% (https://goo.gl/7Zea9W)
• Stryker Corporation (SYK) raised its dividend 10.59% (https://goo.gl/nbgVZz)
• Kimco Realty Corp (KIM) raised its dividend 3.70% (https://goo.gl/fUTtBD)
• Raymond James Financial, Inc. (RJF) raised its dividend 13.64% (https://goo.gl/ftKtvX)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• (none)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Dec 18, 2017

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

• Boston Properties, Inc. (BXP) raised its dividend 6.67% (https://goo.gl/woDUvx)
• Pfizer Inc. (PFE) raised its dividend 6.25% (https://goo.gl/hFKszj)
• DCT Industrial Trust Inc (DCT) raised its dividend 16.13% (https://goo.gl/68Px6G)
• Toro Co (TTC) raised its dividend 14.29% (https://goo.gl/r3okJ9)
• Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc (IVR) raised its dividend 2.44% (https://goo.gl/U4UzMJ)
• Lamb Weston Holdings Inc (LW) raised its dividend 2.03% (https://goo.gl/j3wx6q)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• (none)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Dec 11, 2017

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

• AES Corp (AES) raised its dividend 8.33% (https://goo.gl/r4ghcq)
• Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (FBHS) raised its dividend 11.11% (https://goo.gl/KV8xnj)
• Eli Lilly and Co (LLY) raised its dividend 8.17% (https://goo.gl/3Yq46X)
• Zoetis Inc (ZTS) raised its dividend 20.00% (https://goo.gl/SCA3X4)
• Boeing Co (BA) raised its dividend 20.42% (https://goo.gl/hFPj9H)
• Ventas, Inc. (VTR) raised its dividend 1.94% (https://goo.gl/XC2Kew)
• Air Lease Corp (AL) raised its dividend 33.33% (https://goo.gl/n7ifRE)
• Amgen, Inc. (AMGN) raised its dividend 14.78% (https://goo.gl/Vdrj98)
• Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) raised its dividend 15.00% (https://goo.gl/V8v2uT)
• SEI Investments Company (SEIC) raised its dividend 7.14% (https://goo.gl/HmwrVe)
• Realty Income Corp (O) raised its dividend 0.24% (https://goo.gl/W2NzCu)
• Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. (PB) raised its dividend 5.88% (https://goo.gl/5u96yM)
• Restaurant Brands International Inc (QSR) raised its dividend 5.00% (https://goo.gl/TeQ3St)
• Motorola Solutions Inc (MSI) raised its dividend 10.64% (https://goo.gl/gswK8d)
• Park Hotels & Resorts Inc (PK) raised its dividend 27.91% (https://goo.gl/p2Mj2M)
• CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) raised its dividend 3.74% (https://goo.gl/jgU7L6)
• Northland Power Inc. (NPI.TO) raised its dividend 11.11% (https://goo.gl/kxnG3A)
• CubeSmart (CUBE) raised its dividend 11.11% (https://goo.gl/3Szg3Y)
• Waste Management, Inc. (WM) raised its dividend 9.41% (https://goo.gl/vCXBky)
• MGM Growth Properties LLC (MGP) raised its dividend 6.33% (https://goo.gl/BEiWhE)
• Balchem Corporation (BCPC) raised its dividend 10.53% (https://goo.gl/GnQtGY)
• Heico Corp (HEI) raised its dividend 9.37% (https://goo.gl/mcWvEY)
• Abbott Laboratories (ABT) raised its dividend 5.66% (https://goo.gl/iBiEcV)
• AT&T Inc. (T) raised its dividend 2.04% (https://goo.gl/T99qAa)
• Dominion Energy Inc (D) raised its dividend 8.44% (https://goo.gl/oU3EQu)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• (none)

Top Dividend Raises & Cuts for November 2017

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 Dec 4, 2017

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

• Israel Chemicals Ltd. (ICL) raised its dividend 69.23% (https://goo.gl/36Eqry)
• Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc (ARE) raised its dividend 4.65% (https://goo.gl/uqdG6k)
• Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC) raised its dividend 9.09% (https://goo.gl/9Z4j4j)
• Mastercard Inc (MA) raised its dividend 13.64% (https://goo.gl/dSg6WU)
• Bank of Montreal (BMO.TO) raised its dividend 3.33% (https://goo.gl/ibuxrJ)
• Laurentian Bank of Canada (LB.TO) raised its dividend 1.61% (https://goo.gl/WTzPMk)
• Hanover Insurance Group Inc (THG) raised its dividend 8.00% (https://goo.gl/SCbDnj)
• Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc (MAA) raised its dividend 6.03% (https://goo.gl/zQmvoE)
• UMB Financial Corp (UMBF) raised its dividend 7.84% (https://goo.gl/Hj91Vk)
• Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share (JCI) raised its dividend 4.00% (https://goo.gl/nZxj5F)
• Broadcom Ltd (AVGO) raised its dividend 71.57% (https://goo.gl/tWSfcY)
• W.P. Carey Inc. REIT (WPC) raised its dividend 0.50% (https://goo.gl/Nr7qHd)
• South Jersey Industries Inc (SJI) raised its dividend 2.75% (https://goo.gl/CSGkPT)
• CoreSite Realty Corp (COR) raised its dividend 8.89% (https://goo.gl/ppELca)
• Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN) raised its dividend 12.50% (https://goo.gl/ye5cEg)
• WEC Energy Group Inc (WEC) raised its dividend 6.25% (https://goo.gl/kQbMMH)
• Hillenbrand, Inc. (HI) raised its dividend 1.22% (https://goo.gl/TszEEt)
• Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (BMY) raised its dividend 2.56% (https://goo.gl/Ty5aeA)
• Douglas Emmett, Inc. (DEI) raised its dividend 8.70% (https://goo.gl/jeVsRj)
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc (CHRW) raised its dividend 2.22% (https://goo.gl/2Z6zcA)
• Axis Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) raised its dividend 2.63% (https://goo.gl/KsUcmi)
• Owens Corning (OC) raised its dividend 5.00% (https://goo.gl/bqyw6z)
• Ecolab Inc. (ECL) raised its dividend 10.81% (https://goo.gl/64KLDj)
• Edison International (EIX) raised its dividend 11.52% (https://goo.gl/hGq76p)
• Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp (VAC) raised its dividend 14.29% (https://goo.gl/GNDNsJ)
• Graco Inc. (GGG) raised its dividend 10.42% (https://goo.gl/9YbFeu)
• Morningstar, Inc. (MORN) raised its dividend 8.70% (https://goo.gl/KjhdW3)
• Erie Indemnity Company (ERIE) raised its dividend 7.35% (https://goo.gl/miv5a4)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• Mosaic Co (MOS) cut its dividend 83.33% (https://goo.gl/GmXo9H)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Nov 27, 2017

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

• Atlantica Yield (ABY) raised its dividend 11.54% (https://goo.gl/jWrToS)
• Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) raised its dividend 2.13% (https://goo.gl/N7X1cT)
• McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) raised its dividend 10.64% (https://goo.gl/rhGVRT)
• Nelnet, Inc. (NNI) raised its dividend 14.29% (https://goo.gl/y5pBkK)
• NetEase Inc (ADR) (NTES) cut its dividend 13.25% (https://goo.gl/VkVvNg)
• Hartford Financial Services Group Inc (HIG) raised its dividend 8.70% (https://goo.gl/Tsr9q9)
• Walt Disney Co (DIS) raised its dividend 7.69% (https://goo.gl/NkzeuM)
• Enbridge Inc (ENB.TO) raised its dividend 10.00% (https://goo.gl/XHqkHX)
• Principal Financial Group Inc (PFG) raised its dividend 4.26% (https://goo.gl/nxwG8b)
• Cedar Fair, L.P. (FUN) raised its dividend 4.09% (https://goo.gl/Bdr92L)
• J & J Snack Foods Corp (JJSF) raised its dividend 7.14% (https://goo.gl/cAarRz)
• Nucor Corporation (NUE) raised its dividend 0.66% (https://goo.gl/TNKSuc)
• SL Green Realty Corp (SLG) raised its dividend 4.84% (https://goo.gl/aMQtRq)
• PNM Resources Inc (PNM) raised its dividend 9.28% (https://goo.gl/kkyxxZ)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• (none)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Nov 20, 2017

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

• Becton Dickinson and Co (BDX) raised its dividend 2.74% (https://goo.gl/T3C4m5)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• (none)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Nov 13, 2017

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

• Energizer Holdings Inc (ENR) raised its dividend 5.45% (https://goo.gl/S8PM6e)
• Whitecap Resources Inc. (WCP.TO) raised its dividend 10.30% (https://goo.gl/BR2PF7)
• Aramark (ARMK) raised its dividend 1.94% (https://goo.gl/ThUCbb)
• Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) raised its dividend 5.56% (https://goo.gl/EPm9eE)
• Duke Realty Corp (DRE) raised its dividend 5.26% (https://goo.gl/vxU5qg)
• HP Inc (HPQ) raised its dividend 4.97% (https://goo.gl/mjZCYV)
• Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) raised its dividend 11.11% (https://goo.gl/ch4pRv)
• Jones Lang LaSalle Inc (JLL) raised its dividend 5.71% (https://goo.gl/Jc3LDY)
• Oshkosh Corp (OSK) raised its dividend 14.29% (https://goo.gl/MjR3ve)
• Black Hills Corp (BKH) raised its dividend 6.74% (https://goo.gl/Ubj1kB)
• Spire Inc (SR) raised its dividend 6.13% (https://goo.gl/sgvpuQ)
• Lancaster Colony Corp. (LANC) raised its dividend 9.09% (https://goo.gl/kj5D2Q)
• Agilent Technologies Inc (A) raised its dividend 12.88% (https://goo.gl/R7M9ec)
• Vishay Intertechnology (VSH) raised its dividend 8.00% (https://goo.gl/13tQZ7)
• CDK Global Inc (CDK) raised its dividend 7.14% (https://goo.gl/78TjnV)
• Royal Gold, Inc (USA) (RGLD) raised its dividend 4.17% (https://goo.gl/UFBsb4)
• MDU Resources Group Inc (MDU) raised its dividend 2.60% (https://goo.gl/p1mMf4)
• Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) raised its dividend 9.92% (https://goo.gl/9jJ6Er)
• Brown-Forman Corporation (BF.B) raised its dividend 8.22% (https://goo.gl/vQqnSW)
• Nike Inc (NKE) raised its dividend 11.11% (https://goo.gl/a7d4sM)
• Renasant Corp. (RNST) raised its dividend 5.56% (https://goo.gl/XWiWcX)
• American Equity Investment Life Holding (AEL) raised its dividend 8.33% (https://goo.gl/ynqhYn)
• Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) raised its dividend 14.29% (https://goo.gl/Cdirdy)
• Brunswick Corporation (BC) raised its dividend 15.15% (https://goo.gl/H5RvVh)
• SYSCO Corporation (SYY) raised its dividend 9.09% (https://goo.gl/Z2VHV6)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• General Electric Company (GE) cut its dividend 50.00% (https://goo.gl/2kjuVJ)
• Boardwalk REIT (BEI.UN) cut its dividend 55.52% (https://goo.gl/WEChxt)
• Apollo Global Management LLC (APO) cut its dividend 25.00% (https://goo.gl/t4aaAN)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Nov 6, 2017

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

• Snap-on Incorporated (SNA) raised its dividend 15.49% (https://goo.gl/gG7juh)
• Southern Copper Corp (SCCO) raised its dividend 78.57% (https://goo.gl/CyhiK8)
• LCI Industries (LCII) raised its dividend 10.00% (https://goo.gl/szcGPh)
• Microchip Technology Inc. (MCHP) raised its dividend 0.14% (https://goo.gl/LWWR3v)
• Lexington Realty Trust (LXP) raised its dividend 1.43% (https://goo.gl/GPbnt1)
• Automatic Data Processing (ADP) raised its dividend 10.53% (https://goo.gl/1t4Crq)
• Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) raised its dividend 1.04% (https://goo.gl/hsmqxU)
• Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc (HII) raised its dividend 20.00% (https://goo.gl/UsLfsV)
• The Carlyle Group LP (CG) raised its dividend 33.33% (https://goo.gl/mqH5nF)
• Acadia Realty Trust (AKR) raised its dividend 3.85% (https://goo.gl/kA2AQ4)
• Six Flags Entertainment Corp (SIX) raised its dividend 9.37% (https://goo.gl/dqtEtN)
• Aaron's, Inc. (AAN) raised its dividend 9.09% (https://goo.gl/RArNBj)
• Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF.TO) raised its dividend 4.60% (https://goo.gl/Hv5QBM)
• Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) raised its dividend 7.78% (https://goo.gl/fVdpoH)
• TELUS Corporation (T.TO) raised its dividend 2.54% (https://goo.gl/MutHsp)
• BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) raised its dividend 21.43% (https://goo.gl/2o2M8a)
• Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (CTC.A) raised its dividend 38.46% (https://goo.gl/Vb9Bg5)
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE) raised its dividend 15.38% (https://goo.gl/mqadEu)
• D. R. Horton Inc (DHI) raised its dividend 25.00% (https://goo.gl/nYgE79)
• Pattern Energy Group Inc (PEGI) raised its dividend 0.48% (https://goo.gl/Ss4WtR)
• Everest Re Group Ltd (RE) raised its dividend 4.00% (https://goo.gl/4VwVFf)
• AmerisourceBergen Corp. (ABC) raised its dividend 4.11% (https://goo.gl/edBwrF)
• Inter Pipeline Ltd (IPL.TO) raised its dividend 3.70% (https://goo.gl/HpjLDx)
• NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) raised its dividend 7.14% (https://goo.gl/5vTLqr)
• Weyerhaeuser Co (WY) raised its dividend 3.23% (https://goo.gl/z2bFqZ)
• United Bankshares, Inc. (UBSI) raised its dividend 3.03% (https://goo.gl/gUB1aw)
• Assurant, Inc. (AIZ) raised its dividend 5.66% (https://goo.gl/N614Xv)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• Cameco Corp (CCO.TO) cut its dividend 20.00% (https://goo.gl/qP8X4s)
• Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (WPM) cut its dividend 10.00% (https://goo.gl/SE34gy)

Top Dividend Raises & Cuts for October 2017

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 Oct 30, 2017

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

• Mercury General Corporation (MCY) raised its dividend 0.40% (https://goo.gl/E4fizN)
• Cognex Corporation (CGNX) raised its dividend 5.88% (https://goo.gl/mqYzVw)
• MKS Instruments, Inc. (MKSI) raised its dividend 2.86% (https://goo.gl/PSuLbv)
• KAR Auction Services Inc (KAR) raised its dividend 9.37% (https://goo.gl/6sKmGK)
• BOK Financial Corporation (BOKF) raised its dividend 2.27% (https://goo.gl/t2koZj)
• Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL) raised its dividend 11.76% (https://goo.gl/uQvnDw)
• CDW Corp (CDW) raised its dividend 31.25% (https://goo.gl/xaJEyv)
• Andeavor Logistics LP (ANDX) raised its dividend 1.46% (https://goo.gl/d599gc)
• Cantel Medical Corp. (CMD) raised its dividend 21.43% (https://goo.gl/4A4jmr)
• Rockwell Automation (ROK) raised its dividend 9.87% (https://goo.gl/XrkFqw)
• Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) raised its dividend 13.79% (https://goo.gl/JuHvXq)
• Macquarie Infrastructure Corp (MIC) raised its dividend 2.90% (https://goo.gl/FBpNJM)
• Spectra Energy Partners, LP (SEP) raised its dividend 1.75% (https://goo.gl/KpLE1k)
• Sabra Health Care REIT Inc (SBRA) raised its dividend 4.65% (https://goo.gl/1RyjDy)
• KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD LTD (TSE:KL) raised its dividend 100.00% (https://goo.gl/ZJm4eL)
• Cogent Communications Holdings Inc (CCOI) raised its dividend 4.35% (https://goo.gl/vUmf9c)
• AllianceBernstein Holding LP (AB) raised its dividend 4.08% (https://goo.gl/kScgvU)
• Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB) raised its dividend 14.29% (https://goo.gl/yoonFC)
• MPLX LP (MPLX) raised its dividend 4.44% (https://goo.gl/Do586P)
• Vectren Corp (VVC) raised its dividend 7.14% (https://goo.gl/yxYH8N)
• J2 Global Inc (JCOM) raised its dividend 2.60% (https://goo.gl/rNqCnb)
• Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) raised its dividend 20.00% (https://goo.gl/Qzewdr)
• TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. (AMTD) raised its dividend 16.67% (https://goo.gl/tJk32H)
• DTE Energy Co (DTE) raised its dividend 6.97% (https://goo.gl/UVQqfd)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• Oaktree Capital Group LLC (OAK) cut its dividend 57.25% (https://goo.gl/Qrt6Wz)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Oct 23, 2017

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

• Pembina Pipeline Corp (PPL.TO) raised its dividend 5.88% (https://goo.gl/zfXs5U)
• Potlatch Corporation (PCH) raised its dividend 6.67% (https://goo.gl/HAF3mQ)
• VF Corp (VFC) raised its dividend 9.52% (https://goo.gl/D2QNfs)
• Hubbell Incorporated (HUBB) raised its dividend 10.00% (https://goo.gl/Vkqwdu)
• Dominion Energy Midstream Partners LP (DM) raised its dividend 5.03% (https://goo.gl/gbqSfn)
• American Electric Power Company Inc (AEP) raised its dividend 5.08% (https://goo.gl/dNFAe1)
• Iron Mountain Incorporated (Delaware) REIT (IRM) raised its dividend 6.82% (https://goo.gl/3ADedN)
• Associated Banc Corp (ASB) raised its dividend 16.67% (https://goo.gl/LXhzPF)
• Macerich Co (MAC) raised its dividend 4.23% (https://goo.gl/WEHNPi)
• Viper Energy Partners LP (VNOM) raised its dividend 1.51% (https://goo.gl/CRwPyU)
• EQT GP Holdings LP (EQGP) raised its dividend 8.57% (https://goo.gl/X5Mg9K)
• EQT Midstream Partners LP (EQM) raised its dividend 4.81% (https://goo.gl/SHXyyS)
• MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (MSM) raised its dividend 6.67% (https://goo.gl/nNoo6i)
• RPC, Inc. (RES) raised its dividend 16.67% (https://goo.gl/qcBzZj)
• Waste Connections Inc (USA) (WCN) raised its dividend 16.67% (https://goo.gl/Q2gfHj)
• First Citizens BancShares Inc. (FCNCA) raised its dividend 16.67% (https://goo.gl/UWgb5h)
• FNF Group of Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF) raised its dividend 8.00% (https://goo.gl/Rw8Vi2)
• Selective Insurance Group (SIGI) raised its dividend 12.50% (https://goo.gl/1UZX6U)
• AFLAC Incorporated (AFL) raised its dividend 4.65% (https://goo.gl/rHuFNp)
• Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (USA) (AEM) raised its dividend 10.00% (https://goo.gl/vpCLh1)
• Evercore Inc (EVR) raised its dividend 17.65% (https://goo.gl/wQXYKh)
• FirstCash Inc (FCFS) raised its dividend 5.26% (https://goo.gl/GRCp6N)
• Nextera Energy Partners LP (NEP) raised its dividend 3.29% (https://goo.gl/fMnpXU)
• Churchill Downs, Inc. (CHDN) raised its dividend 15.15% (https://goo.gl/LGfWK6)
• Energy Transfer Equity LP (ETE) raised its dividend 2.46% (https://goo.gl/r1Mt31)
• Investors Bancorp, Inc. (ISBC) raised its dividend 12.50% (https://goo.gl/4fZuJH)
• Holly Energy Partners, L.P. (HEP) raised its dividend 1.98% (https://goo.gl/KmKXm1)
• Energy Transfer Partners LP (ETP) raised its dividend 2.73% (https://goo.gl/yA13S8)
• Norbord Inc (TSE:OSB) raised its dividend 20.00% (https://goo.gl/ADSTbC)
• AbbVie Inc (ABBV) raised its dividend 10.94% (https://goo.gl/m8Lyrb)
• Simon Property Group Inc (SPG) raised its dividend 2.78% (https://goo.gl/BrgL6V)
• Genesis Energy, L.P. (GEL) cut its dividend 30.80% (https://goo.gl/zyRiRM)
• WestRock Co (WRK) raised its dividend 7.50% (https://goo.gl/7idU2j)
• Entergy Corporation (ETR) raised its dividend 2.30% (https://goo.gl/F7jydR)
• Zions Bancorp (ZION) raised its dividend 33.33% (https://goo.gl/9hDnH7)
• Baker Hughes, a GE company Class A (BHGE) raised its dividend 5.88% (https://goo.gl/e9r7RD)
• Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (ARLP) raised its dividend 1.00% (https://goo.gl/5wgeHb)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• (none)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Oct 16, 2017

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

• Fortis Inc (FTS.TO) raised its dividend 6.25% (https://goo.gl/zvUW4k)
• CIT Group Inc. (CIT) raised its dividend 6.67% (https://goo.gl/jW7JEQ)
• Accenture Plc (ACN) raised its dividend 9.92% (https://goo.gl/2v47GB)
• Cintas Corporation (CTAS) raised its dividend 21.80% (https://goo.gl/CGLmvZ)
• Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (HCSG) raised its dividend 0.66% (https://goo.gl/8rSqrq)
• Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) raised its dividend 11.43% (https://goo.gl/gYhEF8)
• Phillips 66 Partners LP (PSXP) raised its dividend 5.04% (https://goo.gl/xRaLnZ)
• Visa Inc (V) raised its dividend 18.18% (https://goo.gl/miMdqH)
• Crown Castle International Corp. (REIT) (CCi) raised its dividend 10.53% (https://goo.gl/5LvyGx)
• Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) raised its dividend 10.00% (https://goo.gl/FZUi3B)
• Valero Energy Partners LP (VLP) raised its dividend 5.49% (https://goo.gl/EEuXGy)
• Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (HBAN) raised its dividend 37.50% (https://goo.gl/xUPgmY)
• Rice Midstream Partners LP (RMP) raised its dividend 3.69% (https://goo.gl/R4hmfw)
• AVX Corporation (AVX) raised its dividend 4.55% (https://goo.gl/8JfMYi)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• (none)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Oct 9, 2017

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

• Tallgrass Energy Partners LP (TEP) raised its dividend 2.16% (https://goo.gl/qPD4HL)
• International Paper Co (IP) raised its dividend 2.70% (https://goo.gl/kFW1mh)
• Penske Automotive Group, Inc. raised its dividend 3.13% (https://goo.gl/VNSNhR)
• Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co (GT) raised its dividend 40.00% (https://goo.gl/jyWdw9)
• SYNNEX Corporation (SNX) raised its dividend 20.00% (https://goo.gl/5EUYZr)
• Antero Midstream Partners LP (AM) raised its dividend 6.25% (https://goo.gl/19uEiz)
• Eaton Vance Corp (EV) raised its dividend 10.71% (https://goo.gl/n8zxVs)
• Omega Healthcare Investors Inc (OHI) raised its dividend 1.56% (https://goo.gl/RmEf2T)
• PolyOne Corporation (POL) raised its dividend 29.63% (https://goo.gl/3vDNXz)
• Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) raised its dividend 0.60% (https://goo.gl/XLJ5xs)
• Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) raised its dividend 11.11% (https://goo.gl/R6eBsz)
• Dominion Energy Inc (D) raised its dividend 1.99% (https://goo.gl/GzE2P7)
• Western Gas Partners, LP (WES) raised its dividend 1.69% (https://goo.gl/qyHNvq)
• Western Gas Equity Partners LP (WGP) raised its dividend 1.99% (https://goo.gl/mUfAAh)
• Ameren Corp (AEE) raised its dividend 3.98% (https://goo.gl/PA3ztu)
• Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC) raised its dividend 9.09% (https://goo.gl/JRbRQa)
• Thor Industries, Inc. (THO) raised its dividend 12.12% (https://goo.gl/JihYXA)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA) cut its dividend 45.45% (https://goo.gl/jBkq5B)
• Plains GP Holdings LP (PAGP) cut its dividend 45.45% (https://goo.gl/ziip15)

Top Dividend Raises for September 2017

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 Oct 2, 2017

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

• Bank Of The Ozarks Inc (OZRK) raised its dividend 2.78% (https://goo.gl/jUjDS8)
• Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (SIRI) raised its dividend 10.00% (https://goo.gl/oBeuhm)
• Intuit Inc. (INTU) raised its dividend 14.71% (https://goo.gl/8FMbnJ)
• RPM International Inc. (RPM) raised its dividend 6.67% (https://goo.gl/HtdckU)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• (none)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Sep 25, 2017

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

• OGE Energy Corp. (OGE) raised its dividend 9.92% (https://goo.gl/gBVs2B)
• Ingredion Inc (INGR) raised its dividend 20.00% (https://goo.gl/KQ3Xdv)
• Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) raised its dividend 9.89% (https://goo.gl/2twhCf)
• Honeywell International Inc. (HON) raised its dividend 12.03% (https://goo.gl/RnzWGS)
• Emera Inc (EMA.TO) raised its dividend 8.13% (https://goo.gl/AP62zS)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• (none)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Sep 18, 2017

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

• IBERIABANK Corp (IBKC) raised its dividend 2.78% (https://goo.gl/5dkn3z)
• Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) raised its dividend 7.69% (https://goo.gl/8tCT2n)
• W.P. Carey Inc. REIT (WPC) raised its dividend 0.50% (https://goo.gl/a6DAEd)
• Sanderson Farms, Inc. (SAFM) raised its dividend 33.33% (https://goo.gl/8TY7N2)
• McDonald's Corporation (MCD) raised its dividend 7.45% (https://goo.gl/4aCw7P)
• Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN) raised its dividend 24.00% (https://goo.gl/bJdMKK)
• Masco Corp (MAS) raised its dividend 5.00% (https://goo.gl/ps7DQT)
• IDACORP Inc (IDA) raised its dividend 7.27% (https://goo.gl/QSYP2f)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• (none)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Sep 11, 2017

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

• Store Capital Corp (STOR) raised its dividend 6.90% (https://goo.gl/ktXn56)
• American Tower Corp (AMT) raised its dividend 3.13% (https://goo.gl/ZURxjz)
• New Jersey Resources Corp (NJR) raised its dividend 6.86% (https://goo.gl/kJPLQk)
• Realty Income Corp (O) raised its dividend 0.24% (https://goo.gl/4UngmA)
• Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (BR) raised its dividend 10.61% (https://goo.gl/Ja9YiJ)
• Restaurant Brands International Inc (QSR) raised its dividend 5.26% (https://goo.gl/UpzQd8)
• Curtiss-Wright Corp. (CW) raised its dividend 15.38% (https://goo.gl/ts3ACz)
• Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) raised its dividend 2.88% (https://goo.gl/dRs9uq)
• Leucadia National Corp. (LUK) raised its dividend 60.00% (https://goo.gl/cnLyXr)
• Umpqua Holdings Corp (UMPQ) raised its dividend 12.50% (https://goo.gl/gX9ccr)
• InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC) raised its dividend 16.67% (https://goo.gl/oVsGFU)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• (none)

Top Dividend Raises & Cuts for August 2017

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 Sep 5, 2017

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

• Anthem Inc (ANTM) raised its dividend 7.69% (https://goo.gl/ixLKnx)
• BHP Billiton Limited (ADR) (BHP) raised its dividend 7.50% (https://goo.gl/9WHZhL)
• Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc (GLPI) raised its dividend 1.61% (https://goo.gl/wSKcLy)
• Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) raised its dividend 25.00% (https://goo.gl/31VX9h)
• Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) raised its dividend 2.16% (https://goo.gl/UPWhux)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• (none)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Aug 28, 2017

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

• Atlantica Yield PLC (ABY) raised its dividend 4.00% (https://goo.gl/8UdY6z)
• Andeavor (ANDV) raised its dividend 7.27% (https://goo.gl/21a4ye)
• Bank of Hawaii Corporation (BOH) raised its dividend 4.00% (https://goo.gl/BxU3KP)
• Copa Holdings, S.A. (CPA) raised its dividend 47.06% (https://goo.gl/jtuFyu)
• Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) raised its dividend 3.95% (https://goo.gl/XrHysm)
• Bank of America Corp (BAC) raised its dividend 60.00% (https://goo.gl/wewGi2)
• Herman Miller, Inc. (MLHR) raised its dividend 5.88% (https://goo.gl/nbXFhs)
• Principal Financial Group Inc (PFG) raised its dividend 2.17% (https://goo.gl/za4Jbs)
• Forest City Realty Trust Inc (FCE.A) raised its dividend 55.56% (https://goo.gl/X18Jqg)
• Canadian Western Bank (TSE:CWB) raised its dividend 4.35% (https://goo.gl/w3XqBZ)
• Eastgroup Properties Inc (EGP) raised its dividend 3.23% (https://goo.gl/X6D5bX)
• TFS Financial Corporation (TFSL) raised its dividend 36.00% (https://goo.gl/BxQcfk)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) cut its dividend 27.97% (https://goo.gl/fCdqwg)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Aug 21, 2017

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

• Expedia Inc (EXPE) raised its dividend 7.14% (https://goo.gl/6dK6xr)
• Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) raised its dividend 10.18% (https://goo.gl/n547Vf)
• Littelfuse, Inc. (LFUS) raised its dividend 12.12% (https://goo.gl/zmrKsK)
• Royal Bank of Canada (RY.TO) raised its dividend 4.60% (https://goo.gl/aPoL6T)
• American Financial Group Inc (AFG) raised its dividend 12.00% (https://goo.gl/ZtfsjL)
• Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM.TO) raised its dividend 2.36% (https://goo.gl/Cj45Aw)
• Steris PLC (STE) raised its dividend 10.71% (https://goo.gl/LSwLQm)
• Altria Group Inc (MO) raised its dividend 8.20% (https://goo.gl/nQP4YL)
• Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) raised its dividend 4.76% (https://goo.gl/ncahDg)
• Harris Corporation (HRS) raised its dividend 7.55% (https://goo.gl/nztGhH)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• NetEase Inc (ADR) (NTES) cut its dividend 23.15% (https://goo.gl/mDVqhJ)
• Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ADR) (TEVA) cut its dividend 75.00% (https://goo.gl/tWSYeu)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Aug 14, 2017

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

• ResMed Inc. (RMD) raised its dividend 6.06% (https://goo.gl/RjL4y9)
• Pinnacle Foods Inc (PF) raised its dividend 14.04% (https://goo.gl/jntWMT)
• First American Financial Corp (FAF) raised its dividend 11.76% (https://goo.gl/EJpaMb)
• Community Bank System, Inc. (CBU) raised its dividend 6.25% (https://goo.gl/QWc3kT)
• SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (SSNC) raised its dividend 12.00% (https://goo.gl/PgbWgY)
• MGE Energy, Inc. (MGEE) raised its dividend 4.88% (https://goo.gl/Po1soE)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• Mattel, Inc. (MAT) cut its dividend 60.53% (https://goo.gl/w9q2Ri)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Aug 7, 2017

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

• Carlisle Companies, Inc. (CSL) raised its dividend 5.71% (https://goo.gl/Rs3Mi6)
• Primerica, Inc. (PRI) raised its dividend 5.26% (https://goo.gl/5yk69U)
• Black Stone Minerals LP (BSM) raised its dividend 8.70% (https://goo.gl/kStV97)
• Pattern Energy Group Inc (PEGI) raised its dividend 0.48% (https://goo.gl/6PYkA6)
• Finning International Inc. (FTT.TO) raised its dividend 4.11% (https://goo.gl/WRd5py)
• Buckeye Partners, L.P. (BPL) raised its dividend 1.00% (https://goo.gl/jVSYCV)
• Landstar System, Inc. (LSTR) raised its dividend 11.11% (https://goo.gl/71UBxT)
• Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) raised its dividend 50.62% (https://goo.gl/BkcF5n)
• Cae Inc (CAE.TO) raised its dividend 12.50% (https://goo.gl/z1P7u4)
• Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (WPM) raised its dividend 42.86% (https://goo.gl/2AzJU1)
• Nordson Corporation (NDSN) raised its dividend 11.11% (https://goo.gl/GFZsg1)
• Cheesecake Factory Inc (CAKE) raised its dividend 20.83% (https://goo.gl/AgGJ6G)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• (none)

Top Dividend Raises & Cuts for July 2017

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 Jul 31, 2017

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

• Cna Financial Corp (CNA) raised its dividend 20.00% (https://goo.gl/863ZAX)
• Banco Santander, S.A. (ADR) (SAN) raised its dividend 21.74% (https://goo.gl/7Yj96o)
• Healthcare Trust Of America Inc (HTA) raised its dividend 1.67% (https://goo.gl/cLNK1u)
• Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) raised its dividend 2.04% (https://goo.gl/ASwWUh)
• Simon Property Group Inc (SPG) raised its dividend 2.86% (https://goo.gl/TzcWH1)
• Scotts Miracle-Gro Co (SMG) raised its dividend 6.00% (https://goo.gl/vLpCLB)
• Aqua America Inc (WTR) raised its dividend 7.00% (https://goo.gl/WHnYsm)
• Saputo Inc. (SAP.TO) raised its dividend 6.67% (https://goo.gl/J9ogoy)
• Apollo Global Management LLC (APO) raised its dividend 8.16% (https://goo.gl/YhSpo6)
• Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) raised its dividend 2.70% (https://goo.gl/Jo5qRK)
• Oaktree Capital Group LLC (OAK) raised its dividend 84.51% (https://goo.gl/Dxpd71)
• American States Water Co (AWR) raised its dividend 5.37% (https://goo.gl/MnzvE7)
• Cable One Inc (CABO) raised its dividend 16.67% (https://goo.gl/S4tqvs)
• Macquarie Infrastructure Corp (MIC) raised its dividend 4.55% (https://goo.gl/et3zdK)
• International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF) raised its dividend 7.81% (https://goo.gl/T3fVLB)
• Spectra Energy Partners, LP (SEP) raised its dividend 1.78% (https://goo.gl/jfiZxo)
• Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ) raised its dividend 15.79% (https://goo.gl/sEkKyc)
• Skyworks Solutions Inc (SWKS) raised its dividend 14.29% (https://goo.gl/RWCDUL)
• Kraft Heinz Co (KHC) raised its dividend 4.17% (https://goo.gl/wqo9Pk)
• J2 Global Inc (JCOM) raised its dividend 2.67% (https://goo.gl/fD6wye)
• Microchip Technology Inc. (MCHP) raised its dividend 0.14% (https://goo.gl/qHGebv)
• Ingersoll-Rand PLC (IR) raised its dividend 12.50% (https://goo.gl/McRTsR)
• Invitation Homes Inc (INVH) raised its dividend 33.33% (https://goo.gl/dVU3zj)
• Chemed Corporation (CHE) raised its dividend 7.69% (https://goo.gl/YaoCXK)
• Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) raised its dividend 20.00% (https://goo.gl/7EPthF)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• Cominar REIT (CUF.UN) cut its dividend 22.45% (https://goo.gl/wy8nk9)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Jul 24, 2017

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

• Home Bancshares Inc (HOMB) raised its dividend 22.22% (https://goo.gl/2oqB9f)
• Hexcel Corporation (HXL) raised its dividend 13.64% (https://goo.gl/Qrkq8L)
• Total System Services, Inc. (TSS) raised its dividend 30.00% (https://goo.gl/w8N4w8)
• Western Gas Equity Partners LP (WGP) raised its dividend 7.38% (https://goo.gl/KyRs7Q)
• EQT GP Holdings LP (EQGP) raised its dividend 9.95% (https://goo.gl/MJ9PR3)
• EQT Midstream Partners LP (EQM) raised its dividend 5.06% (https://goo.gl/uVJd1c)
• RPC, Inc. (RES) raised its dividend 20.00% (https://goo.gl/RP3mMq)
• Morgan Stanley (MS) raised its dividend 25.00% (https://goo.gl/WXHh1B)
• Hershey Co (HSY) raised its dividend 6.15% (https://goo.gl/NYKN3E)
• Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) raised its dividend 3.23% (https://goo.gl/nrpAGv)
• Amphenol Corporation (APH) raised its dividend 18.75% (https://goo.gl/wptByH)
• BancorpSouth, Inc. (BXS) raised its dividend 12.00% (https://goo.gl/B7Vdnx)
• McKesson Corporation (MCK) raised its dividend 21.43% (https://goo.gl/Wc9UjY)
• ONEOK, Inc. (OKE) raised its dividend 21.14% (https://goo.gl/C59rHy)
• Synchrony Financial (SYF) raised its dividend 15.38% (https://goo.gl/xd8wPF)
• Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC) raised its dividend 11.11% (https://goo.gl/isX1ur)
• MPLX LP (MPLX) raised its dividend 4.17% (https://goo.gl/CqQd1h)
• Casey's General Stores Inc (CASY) raised its dividend 8.33% (https://goo.gl/8cBAcQ)
• Republic Services, Inc. (RSG) raised its dividend 7.81% (https://goo.gl/j5TZmg)
• Regions Financial Corp (RF) raised its dividend 28.57% (https://goo.gl/7UU9Zd)
• Papa John's Int'l, Inc. (PZZA) raised its dividend 12.50% (https://goo.gl/81nGkA)
• Holly Energy Partners, L.P. (HEP) raised its dividend 2.02% (https://goo.gl/FHhwH9)
• Energy Transfer Partners LP (ETP) raised its dividend 2.80% (https://goo.gl/FWXfDg)
• Norbord Inc (TSE:OSB) raised its dividend 66.67% (https://goo.gl/C4fVrU)
• Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) raised its dividend 2.86% (https://goo.gl/cT9p6D)
• CBOE Holdings, Inc (CBOE) raised its dividend 8.00% (https://goo.gl/gY34Wd)
• Kellogg Company (K) raised its dividend 3.85% (https://goo.gl/2hEGbC)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• (none)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Jul 17, 2017

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

• Duke Energy Corp (DUK) raised its dividend 4.09% (https://goo.gl/bCkLzk)
• Hope Bancorp Inc (HOPE) raised its dividend 8.33% (https://goo.gl/AQo6hT)
• Western Gas Partners, LP (WES) raised its dividend 1.71% (https://goo.gl/QiCKio)
• Phillips 66 Partners LP (PSXP) raised its dividend 4.95% (https://goo.gl/mVZLGw)
• Chemical Financial Corporation (CHFC) raised its dividend 3.70% (https://goo.gl/Avjbni)
• Valero Energy Partners LP (VLP) raised its dividend 6.43% (https://goo.gl/LDS2Ev)
• Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) raised its dividend 8.62% (https://goo.gl/5yCXf2)
• J M Smucker Co (SJM) raised its dividend 4.00% (https://goo.gl/fHniSf)
• West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. (WST) raised its dividend 7.69% (https://goo.gl/8cXUwU)
• Shell Midstream Partners LP (SHLX) raised its dividend 4.50% (https://goo.gl/e6qHBA)
• HealthSouth Corp (HLS) raised its dividend 4.17% (https://goo.gl/EyF32L)
• Conagra Brands Inc (CAG) raised its dividend 6.25% (https://goo.gl/R6qAEd)
• PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG) raised its dividend 12.50% (https://goo.gl/Cug6mb)
• Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (MMP) raised its dividend 2.01% (https://goo.gl/AgJ8hp)
• TC Pipelines, LP (TCP) raised its dividend 6.38% (https://goo.gl/dNbqaP)
• Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) raised its dividend 17.14% (https://goo.gl/yAahXa)
• Rice Midstream Partners LP (RMP) raised its dividend 3.95% (https://goo.gl/UbJAqq)
• Dominion Energy Midstream Partners LP (DM) raised its dividend 5.11% (https://goo.gl/LJ52qX)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

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Top Dividend Raises & Cuts for June 2017

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 Jul 10, 2017

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

• Cummins Inc. (CMI) raised its dividend 5.37% (https://goo.gl/VV4JpC)
• Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (HCSG) raised its dividend 0.67% (https://goo.gl/XUug6x)
• Genesis Energy, L.P. (GEL) raised its dividend 0.35% (https://goo.gl/uQbFeG)
• Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (WBA) raised its dividend 6.67% (https://goo.gl/oT8Eow)
• Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) raised its dividend 8.70% (https://goo.gl/sQoGfm)
• Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) raised its dividend 1.32% (https://goo.gl/tc96sn)
• Education Realty Trust, Inc. (EDR) raised its dividend 2.63% (https://goo.gl/aCMGJc)
• Omega Healthcare Investors Inc (OHI) raised its dividend 1.59% (https://goo.gl/vUDqbD)
• Antero Midstream Partners LP (AM) raised its dividend 6.67% (https://goo.gl/vvHSB3)
• National Retail Properties, Inc. (NNN) raised its dividend 4.40% (https://goo.gl/piHAuB)
• Ryder System, Inc. (R) raised its dividend 4.55% (https://goo.gl/4y4dKx)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• (none)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Jul 3, 2017

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

• Medtronic plc. Ordinary Shares (MDT) raised its dividend 6.98% (https://goo.gl/SyJR5w)
• NetApp Inc. (NTAP) raised its dividend 5.26% (https://goo.gl/BSz1Ap)
• Watsco Inc (WSO) raised its dividend 19.05% (https://goo.gl/U2KqaT)
• Bank Of The Ozarks Inc (OZRK) raised its dividend 2.86% (https://goo.gl/djqmCk)
• Tallgrass Energy Partners LP (TEP) raised its dividend 10.78% (https://goo.gl/8JYyxD)
• Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) raised its dividend 1.20% (https://goo.gl/tEXyG7)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• (none)