Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), a Dividend King, announced a 4.8% increase in its quarterly dividend on April 15, 2025, raising it from $1.24 per share to $1.30 per share. This marks the 63rd consecutive year of dividend increases. The new annualized dividend is $5.20 per share, up from $4.96 per share. The dividend is payable on June 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of May 27, 2025, with an ex-dividend date of May 27, 2025. The current dividend yield is approximately 3.2%, based on a share price of around $158.33 as of April 17, 2025. This increase reflects JNJ’s strong financial health and commitment to shareholders, supported by a payout ratio of 49.15% and robust Q1 2025 earnings, with EPS of $2.77 beating estimates.
H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL), a global leader in adhesives, announced a 5.6% increase in its quarterly cash dividend on April 15, 2025, raising it from $0.2225 to $0.2350 per share of common stock. This marks the 56th consecutive year of dividend increases, solidifying its status as a Dividend King. The new dividend is payable on May 13, 2025, to shareholders of record as of April 29, 2025, with an ex-dividend date of April 29, 2025. The annualized dividend is now $0.94, yielding approximately 1.76% at a stock price of $53.56. The payout ratio remains sustainable at around 25%, reflecting H.B. Fuller’s commitment to shareholder value despite a 15% year-to-date stock price drop.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) announced a significant increase in its quarterly cash dividend on April 16, 2025. The dividend was raised from $1.16 per share to $1.30 per share, marking a 12.1% increase. On an annualized basis, this adjusts the dividend from $4.64 to $5.20 per share. The new quarterly dividend is payable on May 16, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 2, 2025. This marks Costco’s 21st consecutive year of dividend increases, reinforcing its status as a Dividend Achiever. The company’s low payout ratio of approximately 20.3% and strong financial position, with $7.4 billion in net cash and no debt, support the sustainability of this hike. Costco’s consistent dividend growth, averaging 12.57% over the past 10 years, reflects its robust cash flow and commitment to shareholders. Posts on X echoed this sentiment, noting the predictable and substantial raise.
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) announced a 5% increase in its quarterly dividend in April 2025, raising it from $1.05 to $1.10 per share. This marks the 21st consecutive year of dividend increases, reinforcing TRV's status as a Dividend Achiever and a candidate for Dividend Champion status (25+ years). The dividend is payable on June 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 10, 2025. This hike reflects a year-over-year dividend growth rate of approximately 5.6%, consistent with TRV's 5-year average dividend growth rate of 5.2%. The current annual dividend is $4.20 per share, yielding approximately 1.7% based on recent stock prices
The following is the list of companies that raised their dividends last week:
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Ticker Raise %
#IBKR 28
#COST 12.1
#SGU 7.2
#BHB 6.7
#WINA 6.7
#DGICB 6.5
#DGICA 5.8
#FUL 5.6
#POR 5
#JNJ 4.8
#TRV 4.8
#OVBC 4.5
#UBOH 4.5
#SON 1.9
#KMI 1.7
#UBCP 1.4
