60 companies increased their dividends, the companies with dividend raises, 5-year dividend CAGR, and dividend growth year

Last week, 60 companies increased their dividends and 2 companies cut their dividends. The following tables list the companies with their dividend changes, years of growth, and 5-year dividend CAGR.

Ticker Raise %

LUGDF  50

MLI         25

AGM 18.8

DHR 18.5

FSS         16.7

SGI         15.4

FIX         14.3

JXN         14.3

FBSI 14.3

DX         13.3

VMI 13.3

WMT 13

OLED 12.5

BNT 12.5

TXRH 11.5

WSO 11.1

MBIN 11.1

TOLWF 11.1

LAMR 10.7

SHW 10.5

GIL         10.2

WM         10

MFC 10

TMO 10

KBR 10

CEG 10

AGO 9.7

RS         9.1

DVN 9.1

OXY 9.1

HCKT 9.1

TAC 8.3

ALSN 8

DD         7.9

ADI         7.6

AGM 7.1

SFDL 7.1

SAP         6.8

SCI         6.7

ZEUS 6.7

UFPI 6.1

BYD 5.9

PEBK 5.3

PLD 5.2

PRGO 5.1

CNS 5.1

GEI         4.9

ESS         4.9

CFFI 4.5

JFWV 4.2

AESI 4.2

OBT 4

CDP 3.4

CHMG 3.2

GPC 3

CWEN 1.7

O         1.5

UBCP 1.4

HASI 1.2

NTR 0.9

GNK -25

XRX -50

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

Companies that raised or planned to raise dividends last week (01/20/25 to 01/24/25)

 Dividend increase post: 01/20/25 to 01/24/25

The following companies either increased or planned to increase their dividends last week: 

$USCB +100%
$OAKV +35%
$CMHF +33%
$GE +30%
$MGYR +20%
$MTYFF +17.9%
$AXP +17.2%
$AMAL +16.7%
$AYI +13.3%
$HXL +13.3%
$FBP +12.5%
$BY +11.1%
$WTFC +11.1%
$RBCAA +10.8%
$MNAT +10.7%
$HBT +10.5%
$CADE +10%
$HCA +9.1%
$PNFP +9.1%
$CDRE +8.6%
$NRG +8%
$HARL +6.5%
$CIVB +6.3%
$CSHX +5.9%
$NI +5.7%
$LNT +5.7%
$ELV +4.9%
$CHE.UN +4.5%
$HFWA +4.3%
$BSRR +4.2%
$EBTC +4.2%
$BKH +4%
$OKE +4%
$MOG.A +4%
$FSBW +3.7%
$MBWM +2.8%
$JBHT +2.3%
$CBAN +2.2%
$OGS +1.5%
$APD +1.1%
$DKL +0.5%

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.

The companies that increased their dividends from 12/30/24 to 1/3/25

 Urbana Corp (URB) increased its dividend by 8.3%, reflecting their fifth consecutive dividend hike, showcasing a strong commitment to shareholder returns.

Bank OZK (OZK) raised its dividend by 2.4%, which aligns with its historical performance of providing consistent dividends, as noted in its investor relations information.

Alamo Group Inc (ALG) boosted its dividend by 15.4%, demonstrating its commitment to long-term value for shareholders as part of their capital allocation strategy

The following stocks increased their dividends last week:

$URB Urbana Corp: +8.3%
$OZK Bank Ozk: +2.4%
$ALG Alamo Group Inc: +15.4%
$PFBC Preferred Bank: +7.1%

List of companies that raised their dividends last week (12/16/2024 to 12/20/2024)

 The following companies increased their dividends last week:

$MOS Mosaic Co: 4.8%
$MA Mastercard Inc: 15%
$WM Waste Management Inc: 10%
$VLTO Veralto Corp: 22%
$LW Lamb Weston: 2.8%
$ABCB Ameris Bancorp: 33.3%
$NWFL Norwood Financial Corp: 3.3%
$THFF First Financial Corp: 13.3%
$FULT Fulton Financial Corp: 5.9%
$TRAK Repositrak Inc: 10.3%
$SFBS ServisFirst Bancshares: 11.7v
$TFII TFI International Inc: 12.5%
$NVT nVent Electric PLC: 5.3%
$CUBE CubeSmart: 2%

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) has a history of increasing its dividends, which is reflected in the post's mention of a 10% increase. This aligns with their consistent performance in dividends, making them a reliable choice for dividend-focused investors.

The Mosaic Company (MOS) is recognized for its role in the agriculture sector, producing essential fertilizers. Their dividend increase of 4.8% is part of their strategy to return value to shareholders amidst global agricultural demands, which ties into broader discussions on food security and sustainability.

MasterCard Incorporated (MA) has recently announced a 15% increase in its dividend, bringing the quarterly cash dividend to 76 cents per share. This decision was made public around the time of the post from Invest with Matt on December 22, 2024, at 22:13 UTC, which listed various companies that increased their dividends, including MasterCard. This dividend hike marks MasterCard's 13th consecutive year of increasing its dividends, showcasing the company's strong financial health and confidence in its future growth prospects. This increase from the previous dividend rate signifies MasterCard's commitment to enhancing shareholder value. The new dividend rate will be paid to shareholders of record as of January 9, 2025, with the payment scheduled for February 7, 2025. This announcement is part of MasterCard's broader strategy to return value to its shareholders, alongside a new $12 billion stock buyback program, further demonstrating the company's robust financial position and positive outlook on future performance.

Companies that raised dividends last week (12/9/24 to 12/13/24)

Companies that raised dividends last week:

$LINE Lineage Inc: 38.8%
$RCL Royal Caribbean Cruises: 37.5%
$TGLS Tecnoglass Inc: 36.4%
$ZTS Zoetis Inc: 16%
$LLY Eli Lilly And Co: 15.4%
$AVGO Broadcom Inc: 11.3%
$MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL: 10.6%
$BCPC Balchem Corp: 10.1%
$ABT Abbott Laboratories: 7.3%
$WDFC WD-40 Co: 6.8%
$SEIC SEI Investments Co: 6.5%
$EIX Edison International: 6.1%
$RWT Redwood Trust Inc: 5.9%
$AMGN Amgen Inc: 5.8%
$TTC Toro Co: 5.6%
$SYK Stryker Corp: 5%
$ENSG Ensign Group Inc: 4.2%
$INVH Invitation Homes Inc: 3.6%
$BMY Bristol-Myers Squibb Co: 3.3%
$MAA Mid-America Apartment: 3.1%
$ANDE Andersons Inc: 2.6%
$PFE Pfizer Inc: 2.4%
$NUE Nucor Corp: 1.9%
$EPRT Essential Properties Realty: 1.7%
$ARE Alexandria Real Estate Equities: 1.5%
$O Realty Income Corp: 0.2%

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

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. 

Recent Dividend Increases

 Recently Kroger’s $KR raises the dividend by 11.5%. The yield is 2.5%, PE is 14.46, and the payout ratio is 32.6%.

General Mills’ $GIS raises the dividend by 9.3%. The yield is 2.82%, PE is 18.09, and the payout ratio is 50.94%.

Goldman Sachs raises the dividend by 10%. The FWD yield is 3.1%, PE is 10.65, and the payout ratio is 33.01%. 5 yr CAGR is 26.81%, A great dividend growth company.

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