Sunday, June 29, 2025

In June, 36 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

In June, 36 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



Notable companies that increased their dividends in June.
1. Target Corporation (TGT)
  • Dividend Increase: Target announced a 1.8% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it from $1.12 to $1.14 per share, effective for the dividend payable on September 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 20, 2025. This marks the 54th consecutive year of dividend growth, solidifying Target’s status as a Dividend King (a company with 50+ years of consecutive dividend increases).
  • Context: Target’s first-quarter fiscal 2025 dividend payout totaled $510 million, slightly up from $508 million the previous year, reflecting its commitment to consistent shareholder returns. The company has paid dividends every quarter since October 1967, totaling 232 consecutive payments.
  • Financial Health: The modest increase aligns with Target’s strong cash flow and focus on balancing shareholder returns with investments in its retail operations.

2. Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
  • Dividend Increase: Caterpillar raised its quarterly dividend by 7% in June 2025, from $1.41 to $1.51 per share, payable on August 20, 2025, to shareholders of record as of July 21, 2025. This marks 31 consecutive years of dividend increases, earning Caterpillar Dividend Aristocrat status (25+ years of increases).
  • Context: The company also added $20 billion to its stock buyback program, bringing the total to $21.8 billion, signaling confidence in its financial stability. Caterpillar has paid dividends without interruption since 1933. The annual dividend of $6.04 per share yields approximately 1.7%.
  • Financial Health: As the largest U.S. machinery stock by market cap, Caterpillar’s consistent dividend growth is supported by strong free cash flow, which it uses primarily for dividends and buybacks.

3. The Kroger Co. (KR)
  • Dividend Increase: Kroger approved a 9% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it from 32 cents to 35 cents per share, resulting in an annual dividend of $1.40 per share. The next quarterly dividend is payable on September 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 15, 2025. This marks the 19th consecutive year of dividend increases since reinstating dividends in 2006.
  • Context: Over the past 19 years, Kroger’s dividend has grown at a compound annual growth rate of 13%. The company expects adjusted free cash flow of $2.8 billion to $3 billion for fiscal 2025, supporting its capital allocation strategy focused on sustainable growth and shareholder returns.
  • Financial Health: Despite challenges like the blocked Albertsons merger, Kroger’s strong operating performance and cash flow generation underpin its ability to sustain dividend growth.

4. UnitedHealth Group (UNH)
  • Dividend Increase: No specific information is available from the provided sources regarding a recent dividend increase for UnitedHealth Group in 2025. However, UnitedHealth Group is known for consistent dividend growth, having increased its dividend annually for over a decade as a Dividend Aristocrat.
  • Context: UnitedHealth Group was mentioned in market updates, but no explicit mention of a 2025 dividend increase was found. Investors should check the company’s investor relations page or recent press releases for the latest dividend announcements.
  • Financial Health: As a leading health insurer, UnitedHealth Group generates robust cash flows, supporting its dividend policy, though specific 2025 data is unavailable here.

5. General Mills Inc. (GIS)
  • Dividend Increase: No specific 2025 dividend increase is detailed in the provided sources. However, historical data indicates General Mills has a strong dividend track record, with a quarterly dividend of $0.54 per share noted in 2022, yielding approximately 2.85% at the time.
  • Context: General Mills has consistently paid dividends and raised them over time, supported by its stable consumer staples business. The company raised its fiscal 2023 guidance, reflecting solid pricing power and margins, which likely supports ongoing dividend growth.
  • Financial Health: General Mills’ ability to raise prices to offset inflation and its acquisition of Blue Buffalo pet food bolster its cash flow, but investors should verify recent dividend announcements for 2025.

6. Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)
  • Dividend Increase: Darden Restaurants increased its quarterly dividend by 6.9%, from $1.31 to $1.40 per share, announced in 2024 and continuing into 2025.
  • Context: Darden, which operates chains like Olive Garden and Ruth’s Chris Steak House, also authorized a $1 billion stock buyback program in June 2025. Fiscal 2025 fourth-quarter results showed 11% year-over-year sales growth (partly due to the 2024 acquisition of Chuy’s Tex-Mex) and a 9% increase in non-GAAP net income to over $400 million. Same-restaurant sales rose nearly 5%.
  • Financial Health: Darden’s strong sales growth and profitability support its dividend increase and buyback program, with fiscal 2026 guidance projecting 7-8% total sales growth.

7. FedEx Corporation (FDX)
  • Dividend Increase: No specific information on a 2025 dividend increase is available from the provided sources. FedEx is noted as a tenant in Realty Income’s portfolio, indicating its operational stability, but no recent dividend announcements are cited.
  • Context: FedEx has a history of paying dividends, and its inclusion in stable REIT portfolios suggests financial reliability. Investors should check FedEx’s investor relations page for updates on dividend actions in 2025.
  • Financial Health: FedEx’s cash flow from logistics operations supports its dividend, but without specific data, no recent increase can be confirmed.

8. Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)
  • Dividend Increase: No specific 2025 dividend increase is mentioned in the provided sources. Delta is one of only two U.S. passenger airlines with a market cap over $5 billion that pays a dividend, but no recent increase is detailed.
  • Context: Analysts are bullish on Delta, with a consensus price target implying over 30% upside, but dividend-specific updates are absent. Delta reinstated its dividend in 2023 after suspending it during the pandemic, and it has been paying dividends since.
  • Financial Health: Delta’s operational recovery and analyst optimism suggest potential for future dividend increases, but investors should verify recent announcements.

9. W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC)
  • Dividend Increase: No specific 2025 dividend increase is mentioned in the provided sources. W. P. Carey, a real estate investment trust (REIT), is known for consistent dividend payments, often with modest increases due to its REIT structure requiring high payout ratios.
  • Context: W. P. Carey’s diversified commercial real estate portfolio generates stable cash flows, supporting its dividend. However, no recent increase is documented in the provided data. Investors should check the company’s investor relations page for 2025 updates.
  • Financial Health: As a REIT, W. P. Carey prioritizes dividend payments, and its long-term lease structures provide predictable income, but specific 2025 dividend actions are unavailable here.


Monday, May 12, 2025

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.



Monday, May 5, 2025

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

Saturday, April 26, 2025

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

Sunday, April 20, 2025

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



Tuesday, April 15, 2025

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.

Sunday, March 30, 2025

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