Three Notable Recent Dividend Increases
Once I invest in a Dividend Growth Stock, I do very little, and delegate the management of the business to management. I like the passive nature of dividend growth investing, where companies work tirelessly to grow revenues, earnings and reward shareholders with dividend increases. I do occasionally check in to see how they are doing, but would hold on to a security, for as long as the dividend... To read the whole article, please click on the article title above......»»
Peter Lynch Articles For Worth Magazine
I wanted to share a nice collection of articles, written by Peter Lynch for Worth Magazine in the 1990's. Peter Lynch is probably one of the best-known stock pickers of our time and certainly among the most successful. He was portfolio manager of Fidelity Investments' Magellan Fund for 13 years, starting out in 1977 with $20 million in assets and winding up his tenure in 1990, with more than 1... To read the whole article, please click on the article title above......»»
How Ronald Read managed to accumulate a dividend portfolio worth $8 million
Dividend investing is as sexy as watching paint dry on the wall. Defining an entry criteria that selects quality dividend stocks with rising dividends over time and then patiently reinvesting these dividends while sitting on your hands is not exciting. While active traders have a plethora of hedge fund managers on the covers of Forbes magazine there are not many... To read the whole article, please click on the article title above......»»
Are Dividend Increases Beating Inflation in 2022?
In previous reviews, I have found that dividends in the US tend to grow above the rate of inflation over time. You may remember this chart from this post: Source: How dividends protect income from inflation With inflation rising, I decided to take a more granular look at US Equities, and see how they are faring. I went ahead and obtained a listing of all companies in the S&P 500, and... To read the whole article, please click on the article title above......»»
If you didn"t get an 8.60% pay increase, you received a pay cut
Over the past year, inflation has been on the increase. A popular meme on the internet is the saying that if you didn't receive an 8.60% increase in your income, you essentially received a pay cut. This is very relevant for those who are still earning salary, and even more relevant for those who are living off dividends. In general, dividend income tends to grow above the rate of inflation... To read the whole article, please click on the article title above......»»
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) Dividend Stock Analysis
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) provides atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, equipment, and services worldwide. This dividend aristocrat has paid distributions since 1954 and increased dividends on its common stock for 40 years in a row.The company's last dividend increase was in February 2022 when the Board of Directors approved an 8.50% increase to 77... To read the whole article, please click on the article title above......»»
A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS) Dividend Stock Analysis
A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS) manufactures and markets residential and commercial gas and electric water heaters, boilers, and water treatment products in North America, China, Europe, and India. The company is a dividend aristocrat with a 28-year history of annual dividend increases. The last dividend increase occurred in early October 2021, when the board of directors approved a 7.70%... To read the whole article, please click on the article title above......»»
Stanley Black & Decker: A Dividend King in Focus
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) engages in the tools and storage, industrial, and security businesses worldwide. The company raised its quarterly dividend by 12.90% to 79 cents/share in July 2021. This marked the 54th consecutive annual dividend increase for this dividend king. Stanley Black & Decker's CEO, James M. Loree, commented, "I am pleased to continue our trend of consecutive... To read the whole article, please click on the article title above......»»
Eleven Companies Rewarding Shareholders With Raises Last Week
I review the list of dividend increases each week as part of my monitoring process. This exercise pushes me to review existing holdings, and also to identify companies for further research. I usually focus on the companies that have managed to increase dividends for at least a decade in those weekly reviews. Over the past week Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (ASH) provides additives and... To read the whole article, please click on the article title above......»»
How to turn $40 into $21 million
Coca-Cola (KO) is a dividend king, which has managed to increase dividends to shareholders for 57 years in a row. The company has paid dividends for 100 years. It is a widely-owned company, and a favorite for many dividend investors. In 1919, Coca-Cola had its IPO. The stock sold at $40/share to investors and had a yield of 5%. By 1920, the stock had declined by 50% on fears that sugar prices... To read the whole article, please click on the article title above......»»
The Largest Dividend Payers in the World
Janus Henderson is a money manager, which has shared some interesting data reports in the past. I recently read their 33rd Global Dividend Index, and found some interesting pieces of data to share. The report shows a long-term study in global dividend trends. It shows dividend growth between various regions for example. It shows that the amount of total global dividends reached an all time... To read the whole article, please click on the article title above......»»
Warren Buffett Portfolio Holdings as of 03/31/2022
Berkshire Hathaway is the holding company of super-investor Warren Buffett. He transformed a struggling textile mill into a conglomerate with a significant portfolio of equites and significant interests in railroads, insurance, utilities, industrials etc. Because of the size of his equity portfolio investments, Berkshire Hathaway has to report its US equity holdings every quarter to the... To read the whole article, please click on the article title above......»»
Seven Dividend Growth Stocks Rewarding Shareholders With Raises
As part of my review process, I monitor the list of dividend increases every week. I use several different resources to come up with a list of dividend increases for the week. I then narrow the list down to include only these companies that have a minimum streak of annual dividend increases. In this case, I focus on companies that raised dividends for at least a decade. There were... To read the whole article, please click on the article title above......»»
Nine Dividend Growth Stocks Rewarding Shareholders With a Raise
I review the list of dividend increases every week, as part of my monitoring process. I usually focus my attention on the companies with a ten year streak of annual dividend increases, and then review each company using my criteria. I am always on the lookout for new ideas, and to determine if my existing holdings are working. I also want to be ready to act quickly, when the right time... To read the whole article, please click on the article title above......»»
Tom Russo and the Capacity to Suffer and the Capacity to Reinvest
I like to study successful investors, as part of my effort to continuously improve on my process. Tom Russo is one such investor. I believe I can learn from him. Between 1990 and 2021, his fund, Semper Vic Partners delivered a total return of 12% to its investors. This was better than the 11.10% return of Dow Jones Industrials average and 10.50% return on S&P 500. Russo invests in a few... To read the whole article, please click on the article title above......»»
Sixteen Dividend Growth Stocks Raising Dividends Last Week
I review the list of dividend increases every week, as part of my monitoring process. I usually focus my attention on the companies with a ten year streak of annual dividend increases, and then review each company using my criteria. I am always on the lookout for new ideas, and to determine if my existing holdings are working. I also want to be ready to act quickly, when the right time... To read the whole article, please click on the article title above......»»
Utility Companies Between 1929 and 1992
I enjoy collecting old pieces of information, which aid me in my research. A few years ago, I started collecting old editions of Moody's Stock Manuals when they were available for sale at low prices at Amazon or Ebay. I was browsing through the 1993 Moody's Manual of Dividend Achievers, and found the following chart of the Moody's Utility Stock Index between 1929 and 1993. I really like... To read the whole article, please click on the article title above......»»
Eight Dividend Growth Stocks Raising Distributions
I review the list of dividend increases every week, as part of my monitoring process. I usually focus my attention on the companies with a ten year streak of annual dividend increases, and then review each company using my criteria. I am always on the lookout for new ideas, and to determine if my existing holdings are working. I also want to be ready to act quickly, when the right time... To read the whole article, please click on the article title above......»»
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Raises Dividends by 6.60%
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), together with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the research and development, manufacture, and sale of various products in the health care field worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Consumer, Pharmaceutical, and Medical Devices & Diagnostics. This dividend king has paid dividends since 1944. Dividend increases have been like clockwork every year for... To read the whole article, please click on the article title above......»»
Five Companies Delivering Dependable Dividend Raises
As part of my weekly review process, I monitor the list of dividend increases and focus on the companies with at least a ten year history of dividend increases. This process helps me to monitor existing positions, but also to identify companies for further research. It is also a good reminder about the companies that I never pulled the trigger on, despite understanding them. As an investor,... To read the whole article, please click on the article title above......»»