In this article, I will go through the weekly dividend increases and cuts in popular and well-known stocks. (Member of The Dividend Champions or Canadian All-Star list)
Recently, 6 companies announced dividend increases. Note that no dividend cuts or suspensions were announced during this period.
The table below summarises the dividend change announcements. The table shows the current dividend, the new dividend and the percentage increase (%). Dividends are shown on an annual basis and in US dollars unless otherwise stated. Yield is the new dividend yield of the most recent price, and Years is the years of consecutive dividend increases.
Horace Mann Educators Corporation (HMN)
Horace Mann Educators Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an insurance holding company in the United States. The company operates through Property & Casualty, Life & Retirement, and Supplemental & Group Benefits segments. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Springfield, Illinois.
On March 4, HMN announced a quarterly dividend of $0.34.
This is a 3.0% increase from the prior dividend of $0.33.
Payable March 29 for shareholders of record March 15 ex-div March 14.
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)
QUALCOMM Incorporated engages in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry worldwide. It operates through three segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT); Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL); and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI). The company was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
On March 5, QCOM announced a quarterly dividend of $0.85.
This is a 6.2% increase from the prior dividend of $0.80.
Payable after March 21, 2024.
General Dynamics Corporation (GD)
General Dynamics Corporation operates as an aerospace and defense company worldwide. It operates through four segments: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.
On March 6, GD announced a quarterly dividend of $1.42.
This is a 7.6% increase from the prior dividend of $1.32.
Payable May 10 for shareholders of record April 12 ex-div April 11.
Kadant Inc. (KAI)
Kadant Inc. supplies technologies and engineered systems worldwide. It operates in three segments: Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling. The company was formerly known as Thermo Fibertek, Inc. and changed its name to Kadant Inc. in July 2001. Kadant Inc. was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts.
On March 6, KAI announced a quarterly dividend of $0.32.
This is a 10.3% increase from the prior dividend of $0.29.
Payable May 8 for shareholders of record April 10 ex-div April 9.
SpartanNash Company (SPTN)
SpartanNash Company distributes and retails grocery products in the United States of America. It operates through Wholesale and Retail segments. SpartanNash Company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
On March 7, SPTN announced a quarterly dividend of $0.2175.
This is a 1.2% increase from the prior dividend of $0.215.
Payable March 28 for shareholders of record March 14 ex-div March 13.
Trinity Industries, Inc. (TRN)
Trinity Industries, Inc. provides rail transportation products and services under the TrinityRail name in North America. It operates in two segments, Railcar Leasing and Management Services Group, and Rail Products Group. The company was incorporated in 1933 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
On March 7, TRN announced a quarterly dividend of $0.28.
This is a 7.7% increase from the prior dividend of $0.26.
Payable April 30 for shareholders of record April 15 ex-div April 12.
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