Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of May 21, 2018

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

• Rayonier Inc. (RYN) raised its dividend 8.00% (https://goo.gl/gd4rXX)
• Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) raised its dividend 4.17% (https://goo.gl/VC9yN7)
• Raymond James Financial, Inc. (RJF) raised its dividend 20.00% (https://goo.gl/oo4yPv)
• TowneBank (TOWN) raised its dividend 14.29% (https://goo.gl/3rhNwU)
• Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) raised its dividend 5.56% (https://goo.gl/MdLRna)
• NetApp Inc. (NTAP) raised its dividend 100.00% (https://goo.gl/1KFBrb)
• Bunge Ltd (BG) raised its dividend 8.70% (https://goo.gl/DGA4D1)
• Kilroy Realty Corp (KRC) raised its dividend 7.06% (https://goo.gl/WjKkJF)
• CoreSite Realty Corp (COR) raised its dividend 5.10% (https://goo.gl/a3q1ge)
• Tiffany & Co. (TIF) raised its dividend 10.00% (https://goo.gl/8D3uMi)
• Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) raised its dividend 5.88% (https://goo.gl/t7woL5)
• Unum Group (UNM) raised its dividend 13.04% (https://goo.gl/PfFidn)
• DXC Technology Company (DXC) raised its dividend 5.56% (https://goo.gl/aM9hRB)
• LCI Industries (LCII) raised its dividend 9.09% (https://goo.gl/tZ8qJh)
• American Tower Corp (AMT) raised its dividend 2.67% (https://goo.gl/QuXMtz)
• Extra Space Storage, Inc. (EXR) raised its dividend 10.26% (https://goo.gl/Km4TPy)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

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Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of May 14, 2018

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

• Hydro One Ltd (TSE:H) raised its dividend 4.55% (https://goo.gl/boM4uE)
• Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN) raised its dividend 50.00% (https://goo.gl/LxnxJb)
• Leggett & Platt, Inc. (LEG) raised its dividend 5.56% (https://goo.gl/PuyBmt)
• M&T Bank Corporation (MTB) raised its dividend 6.67% (https://goo.gl/kCMsWS)
• Lennox International Inc. (LII) raised its dividend 25.49% (https://goo.gl/QR1dz2)
• Packaging Corp Of America (PKG) raised its dividend 25.40% (https://goo.gl/N4JYwF)
• Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) raised its dividend 9.09% (https://goo.gl/4rAZtq)
• Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) raised its dividend 28.00% (https://goo.gl/B2o1zA)
• Jones Lang LaSalle Inc (JLL) raised its dividend 10.81% (https://goo.gl/HVw32w)
• Chubb Ltd (CB) raised its dividend 2.82% (https://goo.gl/j21ayb)
• Janus Henderson Group plc Ordinary Shares (JHG) raised its dividend 12.50% (https://goo.gl/DHnhCT)
• Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC) raised its dividend 10.67% (https://goo.gl/5F69Xb)
• Synchrony Financial (SYF) raised its dividend 40.00% (https://goo.gl/ApUqun)
• Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) raised its dividend 120.00% (https://goo.gl/BsqCka)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

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Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of May 7, 2018

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 14.29% (https://goo.gl/wopJPF)
• Vishay Intertechnology (VSH) raised its dividend 25.93% (https://goo.gl/Dx6WwA)
• MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) raised its dividend 8.57% (https://goo.gl/TbnzXz)
• Watts Water Technologies Inc (WTS) raised its dividend 10.53% (https://goo.gl/aCUN5p)
• J2 Global Inc (JCOM) raised its dividend 2.47% (https://goo.gl/sxwX73)
• Microchip Technology Inc. (MCHP) raised its dividend 0.14% (https://goo.gl/ixVB9A)
• Delek US Holdings, Inc. (DK) raised its dividend 25.00% (https://goo.gl/D8SWh3)
• Baxter International Inc (BAX) raised its dividend 18.75% (https://goo.gl/U8ABQ1)
• Timken Co (TKR) raised its dividend 3.70% (https://goo.gl/GLR5n8)
• Convergys Corp (CVG) raised its dividend 10.00% (https://goo.gl/k9K1Lq)
• Cheniere Energy Partners LP Holdings LLC (CQH) raised its dividend 9.80% (https://goo.gl/KZXtfC)
• Sun Life Financial Inc (TSE:SLF) raised its dividend 4.40% (https://goo.gl/q5jJuF)
• TE Connectivity Ltd (TEL) raised its dividend 10.00% (https://goo.gl/5s51BQ)
• Expeditors International of Washington (EXPD) raised its dividend 7.14% (https://goo.gl/bUxCZa)
• Phillips 66 (PSX) raised its dividend 14.29% (https://goo.gl/jEzQHH)
• Quaker Chemical Corp (KWR) raised its dividend 2.78% (https://goo.gl/cZos5y)
• Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) raised its dividend 28.57% (https://goo.gl/cQwy5G)
• CNO Financial Group Inc (CNO) raised its dividend 11.11% (https://goo.gl/9d8ywb)
• Cardinal Health Inc (CAH) raised its dividend 3.01% (https://goo.gl/bD94mT)
• Franco Nevada Corp (FNV) raised its dividend 4.35% (https://goo.gl/kYhwzR)
• KeyCorp (KEY) raised its dividend 14.29% (https://goo.gl/EhACGC)
• Invesco Ltd. (IVZ) raised its dividend 3.45% (https://goo.gl/M6Pejf)
• Cabot Corp (CBT) raised its dividend 4.76% (https://goo.gl/H6JczA)
• TMX GROUP LIMITED (TSE:X) raised its dividend 16.00% (https://goo.gl/6gtB5g)
• Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) raised its dividend 2.94% (https://goo.gl/QZ8Z9r)
• TELUS Corporation (TSE:T) raised its dividend 3.96% (https://goo.gl/phthqm)
• Tractor Supply Company (TSCO) raised its dividend 14.81% (https://goo.gl/sr8u5t)
• Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSE:CP) raised its dividend 15.56% (https://goo.gl/3pKGnT)
• Finning International Inc. (TSE:FTT) raised its dividend 5.26% (https://goo.gl/pUHB8U)
• MKS Instruments, Inc. (MKSI) raised its dividend 11.11% (https://goo.gl/kEHJnB)
• ONEX Corporation (TSE:ONEX) raised its dividend 16.67% (https://goo.gl/JSB1iX)
• First Merchants Corporation (FRME) raised its dividend 22.22% (https://goo.gl/sC2TMj)
• Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN) raised its dividend 10.04% (https://goo.gl/aWt2Lr)
• Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSE:CAR.UN) raised its dividend 3.84% (https://goo.gl/hDTyv7)
• Quebecor, Inc. (TSE:QBR.B) raised its dividend 100.00% (https://goo.gl/JtnxmK)
• Open Text Corp (USA) (OTEX) raised its dividend 15.00% (https://goo.gl/iDgx2b)
• New Flyer Industries Inc (TSE:NFI) raised its dividend 15.38% (https://goo.gl/RU722L)
• Baker Hughes, a GE company Class A (BHGE) raised its dividend 50.00% (https://goo.gl/qDfvoc)
• United Community Banks, Inc. (UCBI) raised its dividend 25.00% (https://goo.gl/YFFxEQ)
• Power Corporation of Canada (TSE:POW) raised its dividend 6.56% (https://goo.gl/EMF4Ad)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

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Top Dividend Raises for April 2018

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 Apr 30, 2018

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

• Regal Beloit Corp (RBC) raised its dividend 7.69% (https://goo.gl/QJSFn1)
• Simpson Manufacturing Co, Inc. (SSD) raised its dividend 4.76% (https://goo.gl/8xpYqL)
• Apple Inc. (AAPL) raised its dividend 15.87% (https://goo.gl/AhEPG4)
• PACCAR Inc (PCAR) raised its dividend 12.00% (https://goo.gl/c9mYwE)
• KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD LTD (TSE:KL) raised its dividend 50.00% (https://goo.gl/UtrjRy)
• Tetra Tech, Inc. (TTEK) raised its dividend 20.00% (https://goo.gl/tCFeX4)
• American Campus Communities, Inc. (ACC) raised its dividend 4.55% (https://goo.gl/dG37Pd)
• Versum Materials Inc (VSM) raised its dividend 20.00% (https://goo.gl/1cCGtW)
• Cogent Communications Holdings Inc (CCOI) raised its dividend 4.00% (https://goo.gl/EMCuow)
• Ternium SA (ADR) (TX) raised its dividend 10.00% (https://goo.gl/HKVY8T)
• West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. (WST) raised its dividend 7.14% (https://goo.gl/LF7mht)
• Pool Corporation (POOL) raised its dividend 21.62% (https://goo.gl/eoxJiC)
• RLI Corp. (RLI) raised its dividend 4.76% (https://goo.gl/BvxGKY)
• Pembina Pipeline Corp (TSE:PPL) raised its dividend 5.56% (https://goo.gl/1QoqcB)
• Triton International Limited (TRTN) raised its dividend 15.56% (https://goo.gl/N33HUq)
• Barnes Group Inc. (B) raised its dividend 14.29% (https://goo.gl/tvtRqy)
• UBS Group AG (VTX:UBSG) raised its dividend 8.33% (https://goo.gl/pBLBmH)
• Marriott International Inc (MAR) raised its dividend 24.24% (https://goo.gl/wNQAn4)
• ManpowerGroup Inc. (MAN) raised its dividend 8.60% (https://goo.gl/B2fzih)
• Whitecap Resources Inc. (TSE:WCP) raised its dividend 5.06% (https://goo.gl/FVFgUC)
• Loblaw Companies Ltd (TSE:L) raised its dividend 9.26% (https://goo.gl/knVaAT)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• AllianceBernstein Holding LP (AB) cut its dividend 13.10% (https://goo.gl/ceekZv)