One way to identify dividend growth stocks is to look for dividend increases. Companies that pay rising dividends are likely to be financially healthy, generate consistent cash flow and regular dividend. I am interested in stocks with at least ten consecutive years of increasing annual dividend payments (Dividend Achievers). Here is a list of US companies that increased their dividends this week.
Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO)
Industry: Communication Equipment
Sector: Technology
Cisco Systems Inc is a supplier of data networking equipment and software. Its products include routers, switches, access equipment, and security and network management software which allow data communication among dispersed computer networks.
Cisco Systems Inc. has declared quarterly dividend of $0.3500 (+6.0606% increase). It goes ex-dividend on 2019-04-04 and is payable on 2019-04-24. Cisco Systems Inc. has 8 years of consecutive dividend increase.
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| Price | $48.4 |
| Market Cap | $217.605 billion |
| Annualized Dividend | $1.4 |
| Yield | 2.947% |
| EPS(TTM) | $2.38 |
| Payout Ratio | 58.824% | 50-day moving average | $45.245 |
| 200-day moving average | $44.595 |
| P/E Ratio | 20.77 |
| 52 week range | $40.19 - $49.47 |
Peer Comparison
| Ticker | Dividend | Yield | EPS (TTM) | P/E | Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSCO | $1.4 | 2.947% | $2.38 | 20.77 | 58.824% |
| XLK | $0.992 | 1.439% | $0 | N/A | N/A |
L3 Technologies Inc. (LLL)
Industry: Aerospace & Defense
Sector: Industrials
L3 Technologies Inc is a provider of various communication and electronic systems and products used on military, homeland security and commercial platforms. It is also a contractor in aerospace systems, security and detection systems, and pilot training.
L3 Technologies Inc. has declared quarterly dividend of $0.8500 (+6.2500% increase). It goes ex-dividend on 2019-02-28 and is payable on 2019-03-15. L3 Technologies Inc. has 15 years of consecutive dividend increase.
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| Price | $209.04 |
| Market Cap | $16.435 billion |
| Annualized Dividend | $3.4 |
| Yield | 1.628% |
| EPS(TTM) | $10.76 |
| Payout Ratio | 31.599% | 50-day moving average | $185.206 |
| 200-day moving average | $196.666 |
| P/E Ratio | 19.72 |
| 52 week range | $158.76 - $223.725 |
Robert Half International Inc. (RHI)
Industry: Employment Services
Sector: Industrials
Robert Half International Inc is a staffing agency providing specialized staffing and risk consulting services through divisions such as Accountemps, Robert Half Finance & Accounting, OfficeTeam, Robert Half Technology, and others.
Robert Half International Inc. has declared quarterly dividend of $0.3100 (+10.7143% increase). It goes ex-dividend on 2019-02-22 and is payable on 2019-03-15. Robert Half International Inc. has 15 years of consecutive dividend increase.
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| Price | $66.28 |
| Market Cap | $8.051 billion |
| Annualized Dividend | $1.24 |
| Yield | 1.871% |
| EPS(TTM) | $3.59 |
| Payout Ratio | 34.54% | 50-day moving average | $59.856 |
| 200-day moving average | $65.62 |
| P/E Ratio | 18.66 |
| 52 week range | $52.79 - $79.91 |
Allstate Corporation (The) (ALL)
Industry: Insurance - Property & Casualty
Sector: Financial Services
Allstate Corp, through its subsidiaries, is primarily engaged in the property-liability insurance business and the life insurance, retirement and investment products business. It offers its products in the United States and Canada.
Allstate Corporation (The) has declared quarterly dividend of $0.5000 (+8.6957% increase). It goes ex-dividend on 2019-02-27 and is payable on 2019-04-01. Allstate Corporation (The) has 8 years of consecutive dividend increase.
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| Price | $93.23 |
| Market Cap | $30.944 billion |
| Annualized Dividend | $2 |
| Yield | 2.128% |
| EPS(TTM) | $8.03 |
| Payout Ratio | 24.907% | 50-day moving average | $85.359 |
| 200-day moving average | $92.259 |
| P/E Ratio | 11.75 |
| 52 week range | $77 - $102.73 |
Jack Henry & Associates Inc. (JKHY)
Industry: Business Services
Sector: Industrials
Jack Henry & Associates Inc is a provider of information processing solutions for community banks. Its products and services include processing transactions, automating business processes and managing information.
Jack Henry & Associates Inc. has declared quarterly dividend of $0.4000 (+8.1081% increase). It goes ex-dividend on 2019-02-28 and is payable on 2019-03-18. Jack Henry & Associates Inc. has 15 years of consecutive dividend increase.
| Price | $132.37 |
| Market Cap | $10.305 billion |
| Annualized Dividend | $1.6 |
| Yield | 1.198% |
| EPS(TTM) | $3.59 |
| Payout Ratio | 44.568% | 50-day moving average | $130.379 |
| 200-day moving average | $137.711 |
| P/E Ratio | 37.27 |
| 52 week range | $115.848 - $163.68 |
Hasbro Inc. (HAS)
Industry: Travel & Leisure
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Hasbro Inc provides children and family leisure time and entertainment products and services which includes manufacturing and marketing of games and toys. It reaches customers by leveraging its well-known brands such as Transformers, Monopoly, and Nerf.
Hasbro Inc. has declared quarterly dividend of $0.6800 (+7.9365% increase). It goes ex-dividend on 2019-04-30 and is payable on 2019-05-15. Hasbro Inc. has 9 years of consecutive dividend increase.
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| Price | $89.75 |
| Market Cap | $11.382 billion |
| Annualized Dividend | $2.72 |
| Yield | 3.023% |
| EPS(TTM) | $3.84 |
| Payout Ratio | 70.833% | 50-day moving average | $85.763 |
| 200-day moving average | $92.33 |
| P/E Ratio | 22.5 |
| 52 week range | $76.84 - $109.6 |
NorthWestern Corporation (NWE)
Industry: Utilities - Regulated
Sector: Utilities
NorthWestern Corp is a part of the utilities market sector. The primary occupation of the company involves the generation and transmission of electricity. It also provides natural gas.
NorthWestern Corporation has declared quarterly dividend of $0.5750 (+4.5455% increase). It goes ex-dividend on 2019-03-14 and is payable on 2019-03-29. NorthWestern Corporation has 10 years of consecutive dividend increase.
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| Price | $64.99 |
| Market Cap | $3.274 billion |
| Annualized Dividend | $2.3 |
| Yield | 3.535% |
| EPS(TTM) | $3.7 |
| Payout Ratio | 62.162% | 50-day moving average | $62.246 |
| 200-day moving average | $58.577 |
| P/E Ratio | 17.71 |
| 52 week range | $50.46 - $67.8 |
Peer Comparison
| Ticker | Dividend | Yield | EPS (TTM) | P/E | Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NWE | $2.3 | 3.535% | $3.7 | 17.71 | 62.162% |
| XLU | $1.761 | 3.166% | $0 | N/A | N/A |
Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. (NUS)
Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Nu Skin Enterprises Inc develops and distributes consumer products including anti-aging skin products, body care, hair care, men's care, oral care, sun protection and cosmetics under Nu Skin and Pharmanex brands.
Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. has declared quarterly dividend of $0.3700 (+1.3699% increase). It goes ex-dividend on 2019-02-22 and is payable on 2019-03-13. Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. has 18 years of consecutive dividend increase.
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| Price | $63.45 |
| Market Cap | $3.861 billion |
| Annualized Dividend | $1.46 |
| Yield | 2.101% |
| EPS(TTM) | $3.86 |
| Payout Ratio | 37.824% | 50-day moving average | $63.237 |
| 200-day moving average | $72.862 |
| P/E Ratio | 16.34 |
| 52 week range | $56.094 - $88.68 |
Sherwin-Williams Company (The) (SHW)
Industry: Chemicals
Sector: Basic Materials
Sherwin-Williams Co provides architectural paint and paint related products; and provides coatings for original-equipment manufacturers. It conducts its operations in North and South America, the Caribbean region, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Sherwin-Williams Company (The) has declared quarterly dividend of $1.1300 (+31.3953% increase). It goes ex-dividend on 2019-02-22 and is payable on 2019-03-08. Sherwin-Williams Company (The) has 40 years of consecutive dividend increase.
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| Price | $431.78 |
| Market Cap | $40.633 billion |
| Annualized Dividend | $3.44 |
| Yield | 0.793% |
| EPS(TTM) | $18.52 |
| Payout Ratio | 18.575% | 50-day moving average | $400.25 |
| 200-day moving average | $412.821 |
| P/E Ratio | 23.71 |
| 52 week range | $355.28 - $479.64 |
T. Rowe Price Group Inc. (TROW)
Industry: Asset Management
Sector: Financial Services
T. Rowe Price Group Inc is a financial services holding company. It provides company sponsored U.S. mutual funds, other sponsored pooled investment vehicles, subadvisory services, separate account management, recordkeeping, and related services.
T. Rowe Price Group Inc. has declared quarterly dividend of $0.7600 (+8.5714% increase). It goes ex-dividend on 2019-03-14 and is payable on 2019-03-29. T. Rowe Price Group Inc. has 32 years of consecutive dividend increase.
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| Price | $97.34 |
| Market Cap | $23.365 billion |
| Annualized Dividend | $3.04 |
| Yield | 3.098% |
| EPS(TTM) | $7.14 |
| Payout Ratio | 42.577% | 50-day moving average | $92.935 |
| 200-day moving average | $106.41 |
| P/E Ratio | 13.67 |
| 52 week range | $84.59 - $127.43 |
Peer Comparison
| Ticker | Dividend | Yield | EPS (TTM) | P/E | Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TROW | $3.04 | 3.098% | $7.14 | 13.67 | 42.577% |
| GROW | $0.03 | 2.597% | $0 | N/A | N/A |
| VRTS | $2.2 | 2.255% | $12.26 | 8.12 | 17.945% |
| AMG | $1.28 | 1.202% | $14.51 | 7.51 | 8.822% |
| WDR | $1 | 5.701% | $2.3 | 7.72 | 43.478% |
| FII | $1.08 | 3.881% | $2.39 | 11.87 | 45.188% |
| EV | $1.4 | 3.458% | $3.23 | 12.71 | 43.344% |
| BEN | $1.04 | 3.289% | $3.2 | 10.14 | 32.5% |
| AMP | $3.6 | 2.793% | $14.84 | 8.81 | 24.259% |
| AB | $2.56 | 8.339% | $2.68 | 11.19 | 95.522% |
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc. (SKT)
Industry: REITs
Sector: Real Estate
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc owns and operates outlet centers in the United States and Canada. It is a self-administered and self-managed REIT. It also develops, acquires, owns and manages outlet shopping centers.
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc. has declared quarterly dividend of $0.3550 (+1.4286% increase). It goes ex-dividend on 2019-04-29 and is payable on 2019-05-15. Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc. has 26 years of consecutive dividend increase.
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| Price | $21.8 |
| Market Cap | $2.087 billion |
| Annualized Dividend | $1.4 |
| Yield | 6.301% |
| EPS(TTM) | $2.49 |
| Payout Ratio | 56.225% | 50-day moving average | $21.964 |
| 200-day moving average | $22.001 |
| P/E Ratio | 8.73 |
| 52 week range | $19.76 - $24.91 |
Looking forward to the CSCO increase Geek as I have that stock in my portfolio.
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