Last week 36 companies increased and 6 companies cut its dividends. The list of companies with their increase, growth year, and 5 years dividend CAGR is as follows

 Last week, 36 companies increased and 6 companies cut their dividends. The list of companies with their increase, growth year, and 5-year dividend CAGR is as follows

PepsiCo recently increased its quarterly dividend by 5%, raising it from $1.355 to $1.4225 per share. This was formally declared on May 6, 2025, with the payment scheduled for June 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 6, 2025. This marks PepsiCo’s 53rd consecutive annual dividend increase, maintaining its status as a Dividend King. The new annualized dividend is $5.69 per share, up from $5.42.

Last week 27 companies increased and 3 companies cut its dividends. The list of companies with their increase, growth year, and 5 years dividend CAGR is as follows

 Last week (04/28/25 to 05/04/25), 27 companies increased and 3 companies cut their dividends. The list of companies with their increase, growth year, and 5-year dividend CAGR is as follows

The companies with the highest raise:

Ticker Raise %
$OWL 25
$CP         20
$ACT 13.5
$AIG 12.5
$APO 10.3
$PAYX 10.2
$EBC 8.3
$AWK 8.2
$RTX 7.9
$EIG 6.7
$CNO 6.3
$FDS 5.8
$FFIN 5.6
$CFR 5.3
$HWBK 5.3
$EXC 5.3
$EVR 5
$AAPL 4
$MSA 3.9
$FCF 3.9
$EFSC 3.4
$NBHC 3.4
$ATKR 3.1
$FRAF 3.1
$PEBO 2.5
$PBNC 1.8
$PFG 1.3
$SUN 1.3
$VST 0.7
$IBM 0.6
$AB -23.8
$WEN -44
$OGN -92.9
$PDM -100

Last week, 33 companies increased its dividends and 1 cut its dividend. The list of the companies with their dividend raise, growth year and 5yr dividend CAGR are the following

 Last week, 33 companies increased their dividends and 1 cut its dividend. The list of companies with their dividend raise, growth years, and 5-year dividend CAGR is the following:

Ticker Raise %
MCBI 40
INFT 28.6
EFX 28.2
SYF         20
PLSDF 16.7
WSFS 13
FIX         12.5
NDAQ 12.5
PH         10.4
VBTX 10
KGS 9.8
FHI         9.7
VALU 8.3
PTBS 8.3
AMP 8.1
OTIS 7.7
AVY 6.8
ACNB 6.3
SYY 5.9
SCZC 5.3
GOOGL 5
UVSP 4.8
WABC 4.5
PSX   4.3
MET 4.1
WES 4
LAD 3.8
JDVB 3.4
SO         2.8
HOMB 2.6
PEBO 2.5
PFG   1.3
SUN 1.3
AB        -23.8

Last week 16 companies increased its dividends including 2 dividend kings. The list of the companies with their dividend raise, growth year and 5yr dividend CAGR are the following

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:

List of companies with their dividend increases.

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

In the last two weeks, 16 companies increased its dividends and 2 companies cut its dividends. The following are the list

In the last two weeks, 16 companies increased its dividends and 2 companies cut its dividends. The following are the list

The companies that raised its dividends in the last two weeks. 

$PG Procter and Gamble increased its dividends for the 69th year.

Ticker Raise %
#THXPF Initiated
#PG         5
#OZK 2.4
#FAST 2.3
#AON 10.4
#TYBT 2.2
#CSW 12.5
#ADC 1.2
#UMH 4.7
#TRGP 33.3
#SKT 6.4
#LPC 25
#GBX 6.7
#MVO 14.6
#DEA -32
#MDRR 3.8
#ELMA 100
#GNL -30.9

List of companies that raised its dividends from 03/31/25 to 04/11/25.

In the last two weeks, 32 companies increased its dividends and 3 companies cut its dividends. The following are the list

In the last two weeks, 32 companies increased its dividends and 3 companies cut its dividends. The following are the list of companies with their dividend growth percentage, dividend growth year, and 5 yrs CAGR

Ticker Raise %
MAG Initiated
CL 4
QCOM 4.7
WSM 15.8
INDB 4
JPM 12
SCVL 11.1
BKU 6.9
SOMC 6.7
OXM 3
HONE 12.5
FINV 16.9
DOOO 2.4
AMNF 10.25
AND:CA 9.1
FE 4.7
SIG 10.3
SPNS 3.4
NECB 33.3
AOIFF 48.4
MITT 5.3
CTRE 15.5
CRM 5
IVR -15
CDZIP -1.8
TRAK 0.6
TNET 10
EQR 2.6
JILL 14.3
ALVOF 11.1
ESLT 20
USEA -86.7
EXE:CA 5
COLD 4.5
TSQ 1.3

23 companies increased its dividends last week. Here are the list of companies with their dividend raise, growth year, and 5 year dividend CAGR

23 companies increased their dividends and 4 companies cut its dividends last week. Here is the list of companies with their dividend raise, growth year, and 5-year dividend CAGR

Oracle (ORCL): Oracle recently increased its quarterly dividend by 25%, raising it from $0.40 per share to $0.50 per share. This adjustment was announced around March 10, 2025, reflecting the company's strong performance, particularly in AI and cloud services, with expectations of 15% sales growth.

Applied Materials (AMAT): Applied Materials announced a dividend increase on March 10, 2025, raising its quarterly dividend by 25%, from $0.32 per share to $0.40 per share. This marks a continuation of its history of dividend growth, with the new annualized dividend amounting to $1.60 per share, yielding approximately 0.8% based on recent stock prices.

Toll Brothers (TOL): Toll Brothers raised its quarterly dividend by 9.5% on February 18, 2025, from $0.21 per share to $0.23 per share. This increase results in an annualized dividend of $0.92 per share, offering a yield of about 0.6% at recent stock prices. The company has consistently grown its dividend over the past several years, aligning with its strong performance in the luxury homebuilding sector.

Dick’s Sporting Goods (DKS): Dick’s Sporting Goods increased its quarterly dividend by 10% on March 10, 2025, from $1.00 per share to $1.10 per share. This follows a significant 105% increase in March 2023 (from $0.4875 to $1.00 per share), showcasing its robust financial health. The current annualized dividend is $4.40 per share, yielding approximately 2.1% based on recent stock prices.

Ticker Raise %
$MGIC 38.6
$KFY 29.7
$ORCL 25
$AMAT 15
$ALS 12.5
$SFC 12.5
$TOT 11.1
$DKS 10.2
$BBW 10
$TEL 9.2
$TOL 8.7
#NLY 7.7
#VTS 7.1
#WPM 6.5
#ACEYY 6.3
#GEG 5.7
#IVT 5
#GNTY 4.2
#PSK : CA 4
#PKI 2.9
#UDR 1.2
#SPTN 1.1
#O 0.2
#AFCG -30.3
#AHH -31.7
#TSL : CA -50
#KSS -75

This week 73 companies raised and 1 cut their dividends.

 This week 73 companies raised and 1 company cut its dividends. The following companies are:

PriceSmart, Inc. PSMT

Ameren Corp AEE

Ametek Inc AME

ITT Inc ITT

Victory Capital Holdings Inc VCTR

Principal Financial Group Inc PFG

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp WAB

Allegion PLC ALLE

Camden Property Trust CPT

Alpine Income Property Trust Inc PINE

WK Kellogg Co KLG

Exponent Inc EXPO

Monolithic Power Systems Inc MPWR

Expedia Group Inc EXPE

Alliancebernstein Holding LP AB

CMS Energy Corp CMS

Tradeweb Markets Inc TW

Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc ELS

First Industrial Realty Trust Inc FR

Rexford Industrial Realty Inc REXR

PC Connection Inc CNXN

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp CTSH

Marketaxess Holdings Inc MKTX

Moelis & Co MC

Viper Energy Inc VNOM

InterDigital Inc IDCC

CME Group Inc CME

Intercontinental Exchange Inc ICE

Yum! Brands, Inc. YUM

Yum China Holdings Inc YUMC

United Parcel Service Inc UPS

Century Communities Inc CCS

Renaissancere Holdings Ltd RNR

AvalonBay Communities Inc AVB

Csg Systems International Inc CSGS

Kemper Corp KMPR

New York Times Co NYT

American Assets Trust, Inc AAT

Amdocs Ltd DOX

Prudential Financial Inc PRU

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc ODFL

Trane Technologies PLC TT

Ares Management Corp ARES

Equinor ASA EQNR

3M Co MMM

Otter Tail Corp OTTR

Xylem Inc XYL

FirstService Corp FSV

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ADM

Herc Holdings Inc HRI

Morris State Bancshares Inc MBLU

Graphic Packaging Holding Company GPK

PepsiCo Inc PEP

United States Lime & Minerals Inc USLM

Healthpeak Properties Inc DOC

Woodward, Inc.Common Stock WWD

Kforce Inc KFRC

First National Bank Alaska FBAK

International Bancshares Corp IBOC

PB Financial Corp PBNC

First Business Financial Services Inc FBIZ

Standard Motor Products Inc SMP

Brookfield Renewable Corp BEPC

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp MGY

Cincinnati Financial Corp CINF

Commerce Bancshares Inc CBSH

GATX Corp GATX

River City Bank Ord Shs RCBC

Great-West Lifeco GWO.CA

TotalEnergies SE TTE

Powell Industries Inc POWL

TMX Group Ltd TMXXF

Patrick Industries Inc PATK

67 companies raised dividends last week (01/27/25 to 01/31/25)

List of companies that raised its dividends last week:

Cincinnati Financial Corp CINF 7.4
SJW Group SJW 5
California Water Service Group CWT 7.1
Kimberly-Clark Corp KMB 3.3
S&P Global Inc SPGI 5.5
Chevron Corp CVX 4.9
Franklin Electric Co Inc FELE 6
Polaris Inc PII 1.5
Eversource Energy ES 5.2
Church & Dwight Co Inc CHD 4
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. BIP 6.2
Northrim BanCorp Inc NRIM 3.2
Applied Industrial Technologies Inc AIT 24.3
BlackRock Inc BLK 2.2
ALLETE Inc ALE 3.5
GATX Corp GATX 5.2
Quest Diagnostics Inc DGX 6.7
Simmons First National Corp SFNC 1
German American Bancorp Inc GABC 7.4
S&T Bancorp Inc STBA 3
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation BAH 7.8
River City Bank Ord Shs RCBC 8.1
Nexstar Media Group Inc NXST 10.1
Oak Valley Bancorp OVLY 33.3
Home Bancorp HBCP 3.8
Msci Inc MSCI 12.5
Unitil Corp UTL 5.9
Comcast Corp CMCSA 6.5
Oshkosh Corp OSK 10.9
Bank Of Botetourt BORT 12.5
Truxton Corp TRUX 16.3
Orrstown Financial Services, Inc. Common Stock ORRF 13
East West Bancorp Inc EWBC 9.1
Park National Corp PRK 0.9
Hess Midstream LP HESM 2.4
Williams Companies Inc WMB 5.3
Ks Bancorp Inc KSBI 3.8
Stifel Financial Corp SF 9.5
FB Financial Corp FBK 11.8
PCB Bancorp PCB 11.1
Franco-Nevada Corp FNV 5.6
Postal Realty Trust Inc PSTL 1
West Coast Community Bancorp SCZC 5.6
Global Partners LP Unit GLP 1.4
Shutterstock Inc SSTK 10
Cigna Group CI 7.9
Brookfield Renewable Partners LP BEP 5.1
Commerce Bancshares Inc CBSH 1.9
INSCORP Ord Shs IBTN 10
Northern Oil and Gas Inc NOG 7.1
Shell PLC SHEL 4.1
Murphy Oil Corp MUR 8.3
Canadian National Railway Co CNI 5
Imperial Oil Ltd IMO 20
Sunoco LP SUN 1.2
Howmet Aerospace Inc HWM 25
Baker Hughes Co BKR 9.5
Archrock Inc AROC 9
Esquire Financial Holdings Inc ESQ 16.7
Crane Co CR 12.2
Jacobs Solutions Inc J 10.3
Hanmi Financial Corp HAFC 8
Trustmark Corp TRMK 4.3
Las Vegas Sands Corp. LVS 25
Nomad Foods Ltd NOMD 13.3
Fidelity National Information Servcs Inc FIS 11.1
Curiositystream Inc CURI 20

The companies that increased their dividends last week

 Companies that raised their dividends last week:

$SLB Schlumberger NV: 3.6%
$VLO Valero Energy Corporation: 5.6%
$FAST Fastenal Co: 10.3%
$WEC WEC Energy Group Inc: 0.8%
$ED   Consolidated Edison Inc: 2.4%
$SMAL SUMMIT BANCSHARES: 9.1%
$GHC Graham Holdings Co: 4.7%
$PLBC Plumas Bancorp: 11.1%
$LKFN Lakeland Financial Corp: 4%
$ALC: CA Algoma Central Corp: 5.3%
$MEQ: CA Mainstreet Equity Corp: 45%

The companies that raised their dividends from 01/06/2025 to 1/10/2025

The companies that raised their dividends last week:
$EPD Enterprise Products Partners LP: 1.9%
$APOG Apogee Enterprises Inc: 4%
$STAG Stag Industrial Inc: 0.7%
$IBCP Independent Bank Corp: 8%
$JEF Jefferies Financial Group Inc: 14.3%
$PFBC Preferred Bank: 7.1%
$RPRX Royalty Pharma plc: 5%
$PAA Plains All American Pipeline: 19.7%
$ALPIB Alpine Banks of Colorado: 5%
$ACI Albertsons Companies Inc: 25%
$MDRR Medalist Diversified REIT: 8.3%
$ACO.Y Atco Ltd Class II: 3%
$MFI:CA Maple Leaf Foods: 9.1%

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) was highlighted in a recent analysis as one of the best dividend stocks to buy under $50, showcasing strong financial performance with a revenue increase of nearly 15% in Q3 2024.

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (APOG) recently announced a cash dividend of $0.25 with an ex-date of May 20, 2024, indicating its commitment to returning value to shareholders.

STAG Industrial, Inc. (STAG) increased its monthly common stock dividend to $0.124167 per share, reflecting a positive outlook on its financial stability and growth in the industrial REIT sector.

Hershey is looking attractive at its current price - an analysis

$HSY Hershey is down 23% from its 52-week high.
Free cash flow and revenue per share are growing consistently.
Dividend yield at 3.38% (Highest since 1995)
PE (TTM): 18 (Lowest since 1999)
I used Tickerdata to analyze the data
https://tickerdata.com/?aff=M6PDM

The free cash flow per share for Hershey's $HSY stock has shown a general upward trend from 1995 to 2025. 

2020-2025: The trend continues upwards with some minor fluctuations, reaching close to $8.00 by 2025, showing sustained growth in free cash flow per share.

Growth: There's a clear trend of growth in free cash flow per share over the three decades shown in the chart.

Volatility: Despite the overall growth, there have been periods of volatility, particularly noticeable around 2000-2005 and 2010-2015.

Recent Performance: The most significant growth appears to have occurred from 2015 onwards, suggesting Hershey has been particularly successful in generating free cash flow in recent years.

This growth in free cash flow per share can be indicative of Hershey's increasing profitability and efficiency in managing its capital, which could be appealing to investors looking for companies with strong cash flow generation capabilities. 

2020-2025: The P/E ratio shows a decline from 2020, going down to about 15 by 2025. This decrease might suggest that the stock is becoming less expensive relative to its earnings, potentially due to slower earnings growth, market conditions, or investor sentiment shifting.

Volatility: The P/E ratio of Hershey stock has shown considerable volatility over the years, reflecting changes in investor sentiment, market conditions, or the company's performance.

Highs and Lows: The highest P/E ratio observed was around 40, indicating times when investors were very optimistic about Hershey's future earnings. The lowest was below 15, suggesting periods of lower expectations or perhaps undervaluation.

Recent Trends: The recent trend towards 2025 shows a decrease in the P/E ratio, which might be interpreted in various ways: it could mean Hershey's stock is becoming more value-oriented, or there could be concerns about future growth or profitability.

Investment Consideration: A lower P/E ratio might be attractive for value investors looking for stocks that are potentially undervalued. However, investors should also consider other factors like the company's growth prospects, industry conditions, and broader economic factors.

The most recent period from 2020 to 2025 shows the revenue per share continuing to rise, reaching close to $60 by 2025. This trend suggests that Hershey has maintained its growth momentum, potentially through innovation, market penetration, or capitalizing on e-commerce and changing retail landscapes.

Consistent Growth: Hershey has shown a consistent growth in revenue per share over the 30-year period, which is a positive sign for investors looking for companies with a track record of revenue expansion.

Acceleration in Recent Years: The growth rate appears to have accelerated from 2015 onwards, which might indicate successful strategic initiatives or market conditions favoring Hershey's products.

Long-Term Investment Appeal: For long-term investors, this steady increase in revenue per share could be appealing as it might reflect the company's ability to grow its top line, which is fundamental for long-term value creation.

Market Position: The increase in revenue per share also suggests that Hershey might be strengthening its market position, either through increasing sales or through share buybacks which reduce the number of shares outstanding, thereby increasing per-share metrics.

Considerations: While revenue per share growth is positive, investors should also look at profitability, debt levels, market share, and other financial health indicators to get a comprehensive view of the company's performance.

This growth in revenue per share indicates that Hershey has been able to increase its revenue at a rate faster than its share count growth or share dilution, which is a good sign of financial health and business expansion.

From 2020 to 2025, there's a notable increase in the dividend yield, rising sharply to over 3.5% by 2025. This increase might be due to a significant rise in dividend payments or a decrease in the stock price, making the dividend more attractive relative to the stock's price.

The sharp increase in dividend yield from 2020 onwards is particularly noteworthy. For investors, this could signal that Hershey is becoming more generous with its dividends or that the stock might be undervalued or experiencing less price appreciation compared to dividend growth.

This animal healthcare stocks is fairly valued

Zoetis is the largest global animal health company, holding a significant market share. Its strong brand recognition and extensive portfolio of products for livestock and pets give it a competitive edge. Zoetis has demonstrated strong and consistent financial performance, with steady revenue and profit growth. This stability is attractive for long-term investors seeking reliable returns. Zoetis offers a wide range of products including vaccines, medicines, diagnostics, and genetic tests for both livestock and companion animals. This diversification helps mitigate risk and ensures multiple revenue streams. The pet care market has been growing steadily, driven by increasing pet ownership and higher spending on pet health and wellness. Zoetis is well-positioned to benefit from this trend with its extensive range of pet health products. Zoetis invests heavily in research and development, continuously bringing new and innovative products to market. This focus on innovation helps maintain its competitive edge and drives future growth. Zoetis has a strong international presence and continues to expand into new markets, particularly in emerging economies where demand for animal health products is increasing. The company has a history of strategic acquisitions that enhance its product offerings and market reach. These acquisitions help drive growth and improve the company's competitive position. Zoetis is committed to sustainable business practices, which can enhance its reputation and appeal to socially responsible investors. This includes efforts in environmental sustainability and ethical animal treatment. The animal health industry tends to be more resilient during economic downturns compared to other sectors, as spending on animal health is often considered essential. This stability can provide a buffer against economic volatility. Zoetis has a strong and experienced management team with a clear vision for long-term growth and value creation. Effective leadership is crucial for navigating challenges and capitalizing on opportunities.

$ZTS - Zoestis, an animal healthcare company looks fairly valued. 

PE ratio: 29.65

Dividend Payout ratio: 29.98%

FCF payout ratio: 49.29%

5 yr revenue CAGR: +7.96%

5 yr EPS CAGR: +11.41%

5 yr FCF CAGR: +3.18%

5 yr dividend CAGR: +24.37%

FCF yield: 2.05%

FCF margin: 18.94%

12 months Analyst avg. price target: $209.33 (22.35% upside)

$ZTS: Since 2010, the EPS has been growing by double digits.

5 yr EPS CAGR: +11.41%

10 yr EPS CAGR: +17.53%

EPS growth forecast for 

2024: +14.82% (19 analysts)

2025: +10.67% (19 analysts)

2026: +9.71% (14 analysts)

$ZTS: Since 2010, the revenue has been growing.

5 yr revenue CAGR: +7.96%

10 yr revenue CAGR: +6.48%

Revenue growth forecast for

2024: +8.19% (19 analysts)

2025: +6.17% (19 analysts)

2026: +6.61% (14 analysts)

$ZTS - The net income has been growing by double digits. 5 yr net income CAGR: +10.42% 10 yr net income CAGR: +16.61% Net income is increasing while the outstanding shares are decreasing which indicates a positive financial trend for the company, leading to an increase in EPS and share buybacks.

$ZTS - The debt-to-equity is dropping fast.

$ZTS - so far is an outstanding dividend grower. 5 yr dividend CAGR: +24.37% 10 yr dividend CAGR: +22.63% Dividend Payout ratio: 29.98% FCF payout ratio: 49.29%

The companies that raised its dividends from January 22 to 26, 2024

 Below are the companies that raised their dividends last week.

#CINF #SJW #BKH #KMB #SPGI #APD #ADM #FELE #NI #YUM #CMCSA #AXP #BX

 

Below is the list of companies that raised their dividends last week. 

$NRG increased 8%. $VLO - Valero Energy raised by 4.9% and another energy stock $SLB - Schlumberger raised its dividend by 10%. $FAST - Fastenal increased its dividend for 25 years in a row but the dividend increase was well below its 5-year CAGR. They raised by 2.6%.

Dividend increases announced from November 27 to December 1, 23

 The companies that increased their dividend this week. $MKC a dividend champion increased by 7.7%. Three dividend achievers $GGG, $MRK, and $COFC also increased by 8.5%, 5.5%, and 3.8% respectively.