Below are several stocks displaying confidence in the future by increasing their cash dividends:
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS), a package delivery company, provides transportation, logistics, and financial services in the United States and internationally. February 9th the company increased its quarterly dividend 9.6% to $0.57 per share. The dividend is payable March 7, 2012, to shareholders of record on Feb. 21, 2012. The yield based on the new payout is 3.0%.
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) operates as an oil and gas exploration and production company primarily in the United States. February 9th the company increased its quarterly dividend 17% to $0.54 per share. The dividend is payable on April 15, 2012, to stockholders of record as of March 9, 2012. The yield based on the new payout is 2.1%.
3M Company (MMM) operates as a diversified technology company worldwide. February 9th the company increased its quarterly dividend 7% to $0.59 per share. The dividend is payable on March 12, 2012, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 17, 2012. 3M has paid dividends to its shareholders without interruption for more than 95 years. The yield based on the new payout is 2.7%.
Lorillard, Inc. (LO) engages in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes in the United States. February 9th the company increased its quarterly dividend 19% to $1.55 per share. The dividend is payable on March 9, 2012 to stockholders of record as of March 1, 2012. The yield based on the new payout is 5.0%.
Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (DPS), an integrated brand owner, engages in the manufacture and distribution of non-alcoholic beverages in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. February 8th the company increased its quarterly dividend 6.3% to $0.34 per share. The dividend is payable on April 6, 2012, to shareholders of record as of close of business on March 19, 2012. The yield based on the new payout is 3.6%.
Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC) and its subsidiaries provide advertising, marketing, and corporate communications services. February 8th the company increased its quarterly dividend 20% to $0.30 per share. The dividend is payable on April 2, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 5, 2012. The yield based on the new payout is 2.5%.
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF) provides title insurance, mortgage services, specialty insurance, and information services in the United States. February 8th the company increased its quarterly dividend 17% to $0.14 per share. The dividend is payable March 30, 2012, to stockholders of record as of March 16, 2012. The yield based on the new payout is 3.1%.
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (SIX) owns and operates regional theme, water, and zoological parks in North America. February 8th the company increased its quarterly dividend from $0.06 per share to $0.60 per share. The dividend is payable March 12, 2012 to shareholders of record as of March 1, 2012. The yield based on the new payout is 5.2%.
Chesapeake Lodging Trust (CHSP) is a self-advised lodging real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investments primarily in upper-upscale hotels in major business and convention markets. February 8th the company increased its quarterly dividend 10% to $0.22 per share. The dividend is payable on April 13, 2012 to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2012. The yield based on the new payout is 5.1%.
Diebold, Incorporated (DBD) provides integrated self-service delivery and security systems and services primarily to the financial, commercial, government, and retail markets worldwide. February 8th the company increased its quarterly 1.8% to $0.28 per share. The dividend is payable on Monday, March 5, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Monday, Feb. 20. The yield based on the new payout is 3.2%.
Time Warner Inc. (TWX) operates as a media and entertainment company in the United States and internationally. February 8th the company increased its quarterly dividend 11% to $0.26 per share of Common Stock, payable in cash on March 15, 2012 to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 29, 2012. The yield based on the new payout is 2.7%.
L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc. (LLL) provides command, control, communications, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems. February 7th the company increased its quarterly dividend 11% to $0.50 per share. The board has also declared the next dividend payable on March 15, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 1, 2012. The yield based on the new payout is 2.8%.
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (FCX) engages in the exploration, mining, and production of mineral resources. February 7th the company increased its quarterly dividend $0.3125 per share. The yield based on the new payout is 2.7%.
The Western Union Company (WU) provides money transfer and payment services worldwide. February 7th the company increased its quarterly dividend 25% to $0.10 per share. The dividend is payable payable March 30, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 16, 2010. The yield based on the new payout is 2.0%.
Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. (CCE) engages in the production, distribution, and marketing of non-alcoholic beverages of The Coca-Cola Company in western Europe. February 7th the company increased its quarterly dividend 23% to $0.16 per share. The dividend is payable March 22, 2012 to shareowners of record on March 9, 2012. The yield based on the new payout is 2.3%.
Owens & Minor, Inc. (OMI) provides distribution, third-party logistics, and other supply-chain management services to healthcare providers and suppliers of medical and surgical products. February 6th the company increased its quarterly dividend 10% to $0.22 per share. The dividend is payable on March 30, 2012, to shareholders of record as of March 15, 2012. The yield based on the new payout is 2.9%.
Home Properties, Inc. (HME), a real estate investment trust (REIT), engages in the ownership, operation, acquisition, development, and rehabilitation of apartment communities in the United States. February 6th the company increased its quarterly dividend 6.5% to $0.66 per share. The dividend is payable on February 28, 2012 to shareholders of record on February 16, 2012. The yield based on the new payout is 4.3%.
R.G. Barry Corporation (DFZ) engages in designing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing consumer products in the retail accessories category primarily in North America. February 6th the company increased its quarterly dividend 14% to $0.08 per share. The dividend is payable March 5, 2012 to common shareholders of record on February 20, 2012. The yield based on the new payout is 2.4%.
Avista Corporation (AVA), an energy company, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of energy and other energy-related businesses in the United States and Canada. February 3rd the company increased its quarterly dividend 5.5% to $0.29 per share. The dividend is payable March 15, 2012, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Feb. 24, 2012. The yield based on the new payout is 4.5%.
Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG) is an independent equity real estate investment trust. It engages in investment, ownership, and management of properties. February 3rd the company increased its quarterly dividend 5.6% to $0.95 per share. The dividend is payable on February 29, 2012 to stockholders of record on February 15, 2012. The yield based on the new payout is 2.8%.
Selecting stocks with increasing dividends is critical for an income growth strategy. The above list contains stocks that recently raised their dividends and those expected to in 2012; it is not a list of recommend buys. As always, due diligence should be performed before buying or selling any stock. For a list of stocks with a long string of consecutive cash dividend increases, see this list.
Full Disclosure: Long MMM, OMI in my Dividend Growth Portfolio, AVA in my High-Yield Portfolio. See a list of all my dividend growth holdings here.
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