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

24 companies increased its dividends last week (03/03/25 to 03/07/25)

The chart details dividend increases for various companies between March 3, 2025, and March 7, 2025. in total 24 companies increased its dividends and 2 cut its dividends.

With 30 consecutive years of dividend increases, General Dynamics is a Dividend Aristocrat, a designation for companies in the S&P 500 that have raised their dividend annually for at least 25 years. This streak underscores the company’s reliability and commitment to shareholders, even through economic cycles, including potential defense spending fluctuations. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 6.84% indicates steady growth over the past five years, outpacing the average inflation rate (historically around 2-3% annually in the U.S.). General Dynamics operates in the aerospace and defense sector, providing products like military ships, aircraft, and combat systems. The 5.6% increase could reflect confidence in sustained government contracts, particularly with global defense spending remaining robust as of March 2025. The company’s diversified portfolio (e.g., Gulfstream jets, armored vehicles) likely supports this financial stability.

With 14 consecutive years of dividend increases, Best Buy is well on its way toward Dividend Aristocrat status. Best Buy operates in the consumer electronics retail sector, facing competition from online giants like Amazon and shifting consumer preferences. The 1.1% increase might reflect a conservative stance amid potential uncertainties, such as supply chain costs, consumer spending trends, or competition, as of March 2025. However, its 14-year growth streak and high 5-year CAGR indicate resilience, possibly driven by its adaptation to omnichannel retailing and Geek Squad services.

The table indicates 12 consecutive years of dividend increases, which aligns with American Tower’s status as a reliable dividend grower.

American Tower operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on communications infrastructure, leasing tower space to wireless providers, broadcasters, and other tenants globally. The 4.9% increase signals confidence in its business model, which benefits from the growing demand for wireless data and 5G infrastructure. However, REITs are required to distribute at least 90% of taxable income as dividends, which can limit flexibility. The 2024 adjustment (lowering then raising the dividend) may reflect efforts to manage this requirement while addressing capital needs.