Stocks that Have Recently Raised Their Dividends

The following stocks have recently increased their dividends. This is usually a sign that the company is doing well.

G&K Services (GK) raised its quarterly dividend by 38%

Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (TSX:ITP) doubled its dividend on an annualized basis.

Nordson Corp. (NDSN) raised the company's quarterly cash dividend 20%

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) just a a dividend which was 20% over the previous quarter.

ITC Holdings (ITC) increased the quarterly dividend by 1

Weyerhaeuser Company (WY) announced a 10% increase in its quarterly dividend.

MGE Energy, Inc. (MGEE) increased the regular quarterly dividend to $0.4076 per share

Connecticut Water Service, Inc. (CTWS) announced an annualized dividend increase of 2.1%

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (GPI) declared a cash dividend increase of 6.3%

Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (CNK) announced a 19% increase in its quarterly dividend payout. If you like interesting lists like this, check out the many stock lists at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, most of which are free.

Stocks that Have Recently Increased their Dividends

The following stocks have recently increased their dividends. This may be a sign of improving business for a company.

Sovran Self Storage, Inc. (SSS) announced an increase of the quarterly dividend by 10.4%.

Bank of the Ozarks (OZRK) announced a quarterly cash dividend increase of 11.8%.

Medtronic (MDT) recently increased its dividend by 8%.

Total Income+ Real Estate Fund (TIPRX) announced a second quarter dividend of $.2379 per share whichis is an 83% increase.

Armanino Foods of Distinction (AMNF) announced an increase of 16.67% in its quarterly dividend.

If you like interesting lists like this, check out the many stock lists at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, most of which are free.

Stocks Increasing Dividends for the End of May

The following stocks have recently increased their dividends. This is the sign of a good company and could be the sign of an improving economy.

MidSouth Bancorp (MSL) announced a 14% dividend increase over the previous quarter's dividend.

NetApp (NTAP) initiated a dividend of $0.15 a share.

Clorox (CLX) raised its dividend by 10.9%.

National Oilwell Varco (NOV) announced a quarterly dividend increase of $0.13 a share to to $0.26 a share, a 100% increase.

American States Water Co. approved a dividend increase of 5 cents a share, or 14%.

W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) announced an increase of the dividend to an annual rate of 40 cents per share, an 11% increase.

Bristow Group Inc. (BRS), announced it has approved a 25% increase in the company's dividend, for a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share.

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp: (WAB) approved a two-for-one stock split and a 60% dividend increase.

If you like interesting lists like this, check out the many stock lists at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, most of which are free.

Stock Dividend Increasers for Early May

The following stocks have recently increased their dividends. This is the sign of a good company and could be the sign of an improving economy.

American Water Works Company (AWK) announced an increase of its quarterly cash dividend payment from $0.25 to $0.28 per share, a 12 percent increase.

Costco (COST) raised its dividend by 12.70% to 31 cents per share.

IBM (IBM) raised its quarterly dividend by 11.8% to 95 cents per share.

PepsiCo (PEP) raised quarterly distributions by 5.6% to 56.75 cents per share.

Royal Dutch Shell plc (RDS-A) raised its quarterly dividend by 4.7% to 90 cents per share.

Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, a 54% increase over the prior payout of $0.13 per share.

ExxonMobil (XOM) recently declared a 10.5% dividend increase.

Chevron (CVX) declared an 11% dividend increase.

If you like interesting lists like this, check out the many stock lists at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, most of which are free.

New Stock Dividend Increasers for the Month of April

The following stocks have recently increased their dividends. This is the sign of a good company and could be the sign of an improving economy.

NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on the Company's common stock of 12 cents per share, an increase of 33%

Procter & Gamble (PG), raised quarterly dividends by 7% to 60.15 cents per share

American Express (AXP) raised its dividend 15% to 23 cents per share

Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) raised its quarterly dividend by an amazing 18.75% to 38 cents per share

A.O. Smith (AOS) raised its quarterly dividend 20% to 24 cents per share

Whirlpool (WHR) raised its quarterly dividend 25% to 62.5 cents per share

AON (AON) boosted its quarterly dividend 11% to 17.5 cents per share

If you like interesting lists like this, check out the many stock lists at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, most of which are free.

Stock Dividend Increasers for April

The following stocks have recently increased their dividends. This is the sign of a good company and could be the sign of an improving economy.

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (BK) will increase its quarterly dividend by 15 percent

Stage Stores, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase in the Company's quarterly dividend rate by 25%

IDEX (IEX) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a fifteen percent increase in it's regular quarterly cash dividend

Weyerhaeuser (WY) announced an 18 percent increase in the company's regular quarterly cash dividend

H.B. Fuller Company (FUL) increased it's regular quarterly dividend from $0.085 per share of common stock to $0.10 per share

Burger King (BKW) raised its dividend by 20%

Fastenal Company (FAST) announced its quarterly dividend of 20 cents per share, an increase of about doubled its dividend

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers (SKT), announced a 7.1% increase in the annual dividend

If you like interesting lists like this, check out the many stock lists at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, most of which are free.

Dividend Increasers for the End of March

The following stocks have recently increased their dividends. This is the sign of a good company and could be the sign of an improving economy.

Banner Corporation (BANR) increased the quarterly cash dividend to $0.12 per share.

Raven Industries, Inc. announced that it has approved a 14 percent increase in the dividend.

Camden National Corporation announced an 8% increase in its quarterly dividend.

Washington Federal Incorporated (WAFD) announced a quarterly dividend of 9 cents per share, an increase of 12.5%.

ElringKlinger AG (EGKLF.PK) is proposing a 12.5% dividend increase.

General Mills (GIS) raised its quarterly dividend 15%.

Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) boosted its quarterly dividend 10%.

Williams-Sonoma (WSM) bumped up its quarterly dividend by an incredible 41%.

If you like interesting lists like this, check out the many stock lists at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, most of which are free.

Dividend Increasers for March

Stock indices are making new highs as more companies are increasing their dividends. A boost in dividends usually means that the company's future earnings prospects are very favorable. Here are some that have raised their dividends recently.

General Dynamics (GD) is increasing its quarterly dividend by 9.8%

Zimmer Announced an 11% increase in its quarterly dividend

Taubman Centers (TCO) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share, an increase of 8.1 percent.

Chico’s (CHS) raised its quarterly dividend by 4.8%

Colgate-Palmolive (CL) boosted its quarterly dividend by 10%

Devon Energy (DVN) raised its quarterly dividend by 10%

International Game Technology (IGT) bumped up its quarterly dividend by 33%

Qualcomm (QCOM) raised its quarterly dividend 40%

If you like stock lists like this, such as a list of stocks going ex-dividend, beer stocks, candy stocks, or coffee stocks, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.

Dividend Increasers for February

The stock market continues to move up, partially due to the fact that more companies are increasing their dividends. A rise in dividends generally means that the company is doing well. Here are some that have raised their dividends recently.

UPS (UPS) declared a quarterly dividend increase of 8.8%.

Phillips 66 (PSX) announced an increase in their dividend of 25%

Albemarle (ALB) boosted its quarterly dividend 20%

Comcast (CMSCA) also raised its quarterly dividend 20%

Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS) raised its quarterly dividend by 12%

KKR (KKR) raised its quarterly dividend by an incredible 191.67%

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) increased its quarterly dividend 18.5%

Waste Management (WM) bumped up its quarterly dividend 2.8%

If you like stock lists like this, such as a list of stocks going ex-dividend, beer stocks, candy stocks, or coffee stocks, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.

New Dividend Increasers

The stock market is rising and more and more companies are raising their dividends. Unemployment is down, and it appears that the economy is improving. When a stock raises its dividend, it is always a good sign. Here are some that have boosted their dividends recently.

Bemis (BMS) raised its quarterly dividend 4%

Diebold (DBD) raised its quarterly dividend 1%

EMS-Chemie Holding AG raised its dividend 43%

Limited Brands (LTD) raised its quarterly dividend 20%

L-3 Communications (LLL) raised its quarterly dividend 10%

MasterCard (MA) doubled its quarterly dividend

Polaris Industries Inc. has approved a 14% increase in its regular cash dividend

Schweitzer-Mauduit (SWM) doubled its dividend

3M (MMM) raised its quarterly dividend 8%

If you like stock lists like this, such as a list of stocks going ex-dividend, beer stocks, candy stocks, or coffee stocks, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.

The Latest Dividend Boosters

The stock market is rising and more and more companies are raising their dividends. Unemployment is down, and it appears that the economy is improving. When a stock raises its dividend, it is always a good sign. Here are some that have boosted their dividends recently.

CMS Energy increased the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock by 6 percent

Parker Hannifin Corporation (PH) increased its quarterly dividend by 5%

GATX Corporation (GMT) increased its dividend by 3.3%

NGL Energy Partners (NGL) has bumped up its dividend by about 2%

Old National Bancorp (ONB) declared an increase in its quarterly common stock dividend of 11.1%

First Horizon National Corp. (FHN) announced Wednesday a quarterly dividend increase to 5 cents from 1 cent per share

Harleysville Savings Financial Corp. raised its dividend by more than 10%

Realty Income Corporation (O) declared a 19.2% increase in the company’s common stock monthly cash dividend

Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) raised up its quarterly common stock dividend by 14%

If you like stock lists like this, such as a list of stocks going ex-dividend, beer stocks, candy stocks, or coffee stocks, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.

More Companies Raising their Dividends

A great New Year's start is news that your stock is raising its dividend. Here is a selection of stocks that recently bumped up dividend payouts.

Enterprise Bancorp (EBTC) declared a 4.5% dividend increase

Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. (PZA.TO) announced a 4.2% increase in its monthly dividend

Black Rock (BLK) raised its quarterly dividend 12%

Core Laboratories (CLB) raised its quarterly dividend 14.2%

Family Dollar (FDO) boosted its quarterly dividend 24%

Finish Line (FINL) raised its quarterly dividend by 17%

Kinder Morgan (KMI) bumped up its quarterly dividend 19%

Oneok Partners (OKE) raised its quarterly dividend 9%

Packing Corporation of America (PKG) had a 25% in dividend payout

Wisconsin Energy (WEC) spiked its quarterly dividend by 13%

Corus Entertainment (CJR-B.TO) announced a 6.25% dividend increase

If you like stock lists like this, such as a list of stocks going ex-dividend, beer stocks, candy stocks, or coffee stocks, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.

What Companies are Raising Their Dividends?

There are a lot of dividend raisers to start out the new year. Here are some that recently boosted their payouts.

Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) had an increase to its 47th consecutive annual dividend

Becton Dickinson (BDX) had a 10% increase in dividend payout, and has raised its dividend for 42 years in a row

Dominion Resources Inc. (D) increased its quarterly dividend 6.6%

The Boeing Company (BA) increased its quarterly dividend 10%

Edison International (EIX) increased its quarterly dividend 3.8%

Tyco (TYC) Plans 7% Dividend Increase

KBR (KBR) raised its dividend by an incredible 60%

Realty Income (O) raised its monthly dividend by 2%

Rent-a-Center (RCII) raised its quarterly dividend by 31%

General Electric Company (GE) increased its quarterly dividend by 12%

Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. (NUS) increased its quarterly dividend 50%

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) increased its quarterly dividend 4%

If you like stock lists like this, such as a list of stocks going ex-dividend, beer stocks, candy stocks, or coffee stocks, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.

End of the Year Dividend Boosters

Companies are continuing to provide holiday presents by increasing their dividends. Check out this list of dividend raisers.

Dominion Resources Inc. (D) increased its quarterly dividend 6.6%

The Boeing Company (BA) increased its quarterly dividend 10%

Edison International (EIX) increased its quarterly dividend 3.8%

Tyco (TYC) Plans 7% Dividend Increase

KBR (KBR) raised its dividend by an incredible 60%

Realty Income (O) raised its monthly dividend by 2%

Rent-a-Center (RCII) raised its quarterly dividend by 31%

General Electric Company (GE) increased its quarterly dividend by 12%

Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. (NUS) increased its quarterly dividend 50%

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) increased its quarterly dividend 4%

If you like stock lists like this, such as a list of stocks going ex-dividend, beer stocks, candy stocks, or coffee stocks, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.

Stock Dividend Raisers Keep Rolling In

Companies are continuing to provide holiday presents by increasing their dividends. Check out this list of dividend raisers.

Tyco (TYC) Plans 7% Dividend Increase

KBR (KBR) raised its dividend by an incredible 60%

Realty Income (O) raised its monthly dividend by 2%

Rent-a-Center (RCII) raised its quarterly dividend by 31%

General Electric Company (GE) increased it's quarterly dividend by 12%

If you like stock lists like this, such as a list of stocks going ex-dividend, beer stocks, candy stocks, or coffee stocks, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.

More Dividend Increasers

The dividends keep increasing in spite of this dyslexic/schizophrenic stock market. Dividends are generally raised for one of two reasons: the company's earnings have been improving or the company's earning are anticipated to increase. Here are some companies that have recently boosted their dividend payout rate.

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) increased by 10%

Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) increased by 13.3%

J & J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) increased by 23.1%

McCormick & Company (MKC) increased by 9.7%

RGC Resources, Inc. (RGCO) increased by 2.9%

If you like stock lists like this, check out the many of the free lists at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. The lists include stocks going ex-dividend this month, high yield utility stocks, and many others.

Who's Been Raising Their Dividends in this Terrible Economy?

We keep hearing in the new about how bad the economy is and the imminent fiscal cliff and either how we may be going into a recession, or we are just starting a recession, or we have been in a recession for the last six months. If times are so bad, why are stocks continuing to raise their dividends? Are we at the 'bottom' of the bad times?

If you think higher dividends are indicative of better things to come, then maybe you should examine some of these companies that have boosted their dividends, some by substantial amounts.

OGE Energy Corporation (OGE) has increased its quarterly dividend by 6.37%

The Walt Disney Company (DIS) declared a 25% hike in the firm's annual dividend

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (GBCI) Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend increase 8%

Seagate Technology plc (STX) announced a 19% dividend increase

Costco approved a special dividend of $7 a share

Financial Institutions, Inc. (FISI) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 14% increase in its quarterly cash dividend

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc . (ARE) increased its quarterly dividend by 5.7%

Dividend Increasers

These are the stocks have announced dividend increases in the last couple weeks.

International Game Technology (IGT) 17% increase

Hormel Foods (HRL) 13.3% increase

York Water Co. (YORW) 3.5% increase

Alaris Royalty Corp. (ALARF) 5% increase

Lancaster Colony Corp. (LANC) 5.6% increase

BD [Becton, Dickinson and Company] (BDX) 10% increase

Montpelier (MRH) 9.5% increase

Cambridge Bancorp (CATC) 5.4% increase

If you like stock lists like this, check out the free lists of various industries of stocks, including chocolate stocks, coffee stocks, beer stocks, ex-dividend stocks, and many more, at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.

Disclosure: Author didn't own any of the above at the time the article was written.

By Stockerblog.com

Dividend Raisers

With the way the market has been acting you would think that companies in general are doing terrible. Yet look at all the recent dividend increases. The following stocks have boosted their dividends in the last couple weeks.

Associated Banc-Corp (ASBC)

Xerox (XRX)

Teck Resources Limited (TCK)

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO)

Aaron’s (AAN)

Atmos Energy (ATO)

Leggett & Platt (LEG)

Kimco Realty (KIM)

Boston Properties (BXP)

Cogent Communications (CCOI)

DeVry (DV)

Emerson Electric (EMR)

DeVry (DV)

If you like stock lists like this, check out the free lists of various industries of stocks, including chocolate stocks, coffee stocks, beer stocks, ex-dividend stocks, and many more, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.

Disclosure: Author didn't own any of the above at the time the article was written.

By Stockerblog.com