Dividend Stocks - Page 2
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McDonald's Raises Dividend as Shares Near a 52-Week Low
McDonald's raised its quarterly dividend by 4% to $1.93, or $7.72 annualized, as shares fell 21.1% this year and U.S. foot traffic weakened. Franchise rents and royalties support the payout, but higher interest costs and soft sales remain risks.
Realty Income Offers Monthly Income With a Valuation Catch
Realty Income has raised its dividend 136 times since 1994 and pays monthly. Its roughly 5.9% cited yield comes with a P/E above 40 and a 14% five-year share-price decline.
Campbell Cuts Dividend as Earnings Outlook Dims
Campbell is cutting its quarterly dividend by about 36%, from $0.39 to $0.25 per share, and targeting $500 million in savings. It forecasts lower sales and adjusted earnings per share in fiscal 2027, while execution and consumer-demand risks remain.
Campbell's Turnaround Case Hinges on a Costly Reset
Campbell's cut its dividend by 35.9% as it prepares for another year of weaker sales and earnings. The cash could help reduce debt, but FY27 targets leave little room for execution missteps.
IDACORP's $0.90 Dividend Puts Cash Flow to the Test
IDACORP's board approved a $0.90 quarterly dividend, or $3.60 annualized. The higher payout comes as the utility faces major infrastructure costs and questions about whether cash flow can cover both dividends and investment.
Livzon Shareholders Approve RMB 905.7 Million Special Interim Dividend
At its September 24 EGM, Livzon shareholders approved a special interim dividend of RMB 10.20 per 10 shares. H-shareholders are due approximately HKD 11.85 per 10 H-shares, with payment scheduled for November 3.
Conagra cuts dividend in half to speed debt reduction
Conagra cut its dividend by half as inflation and competition pressured margins and debt reduction took priority. Shares fell 2.38% on Pluang, while the platform still displayed a dividend yield of 8.35%.
Campbell's Loss Puts Its Earnings Reset Under Pressure
Campbell's lost US$65 million in Q4 as revenue fell to US$2.14 billion. Fiscal 2026 net sales came to about US$9.74 billion, and the FY2027 outlook points to more pressure despite cost cuts and a lower dividend.
Microsoft dividend hike tests investor patience as stock lags record high
Microsoft is raising its quarterly dividend by 8 percent to $0.98 per share in December 2026, but the stock remains more than 10 percent below its 52-week high despite surging profits and bullish analyst targets
Altria dividend hike puts income ahead of growth for investors
Altria Group raised its quarterly dividend to $1.11 per share even as earnings missed Wall Street targets. The focus is now on income, not growth.
KenGen dividend cut puts shareholder payouts under pressure
KenGen plans to cut its dividend by 16.67 percent for 2026, even as revenue rises and it keeps its lead in Kenya's power market. The move signals a shift in priorities for investors watching emerging market utilities.
T-Mobile lifts dividend by 15 percent, raising payout for shareholders
T-Mobile's board has signed off on a 15 percent jump in its quarterly dividend, taking the payout to $1.17 per share for December 2026. The move gives investors a bigger cash return as the company pushes ahead with its 5G plans.
Gladstone Capital issues special dividend as shares trail yearly high
Gladstone Capital will pay shareholders an extra $0.18 per share in September, adding to its regular monthly dividend. The payout comes as the stock trades well below its 52-week high.
Emerging Markets ETF dividend surges as FEM lifts payout
First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX Fund just raised its quarterly dividend by 50 percent to $0.2849 per share. The move pushes its annual yield to about 3.5 percent and is drawing new interest from income-focused investors.
VerifyMe stock jumps as OpenWorld merger and special dividend fuel trading surge
VerifyMe shares shot up after a special dividend and SEC sign-off on its OpenWorld merger. With only 10 percent of the new company going to current holders, the deal's terms are under the microscope as the vote draws near.
Walmart's dividend record meets Costco's special payout surprise
Walmart's 53-year run of raising its dividend is unmatched, but Costco's big, unpredictable special payouts and growing cash pile are making investors rethink what steady income means in retail.
Cochlear under fire from investors after dividend cut and board shakeup
Cochlear has slashed its final dividend and brought in a new board member as it tries to win back investors after a sharp profit downgrade and a battered share price.
Telus dividend cut forces investors to rethink the stock
Telus slashed its dividend by more than half to free up cash and tackle heavy debt. Now, shareholders have to decide if the beaten-down stock is a bargain or a warning.
Vivakor pushes special dividend to 2027, leaving shareholders waiting for Adapti stock
Vivakor has moved its special dividend payout to January 2027. Investors now have a longer wait for Adapti, Inc. shares as the company works through regulatory and paperwork hurdles.
Nestle India to pay special dividend as retained earnings unlocked
Nestle India will pay a special ₹2 per share dividend in July 2026, using ₹7.4 billion from reclassified retained earnings. The move follows a tribunal-approved restructuring and shows the company's confidence in its capital position.
Frontier Developments hands investors rare special dividend after record profit
Frontier Developments is paying out its first special dividend after a year of record profits, fueled by strong sales of Jurassic World Evolution, Planet franchises, and a new Disney licensing deal.
Federal-Mogul Goetze announces ₹94 per share dividend payout
Federal-Mogul Goetze will pay out a total of ₹94 per share in special and interim dividends this September. The move stands out in a year when most companies are holding back, and it marks a major cash return for investors.
How long it takes for the stock market to recover after big drops
Market crashes of 30% or more have hit about once a decade, but since 1957, the S&P 500 has usually taken just over four years to recover. Recovery times have ranged from six months to more than seven years.
Papa Johns stock plunges after dividend cut and sales warning
Papa Johns shares dropped more than 17 percent after the company stopped its dividend and lowered its 2026 sales forecast, showing deeper trouble for the pizza chain and its investors.
GE HealthCare lifts dividend 14% as board signals confidence for 2026
GE HealthCare will raise its quarterly dividend to $0.04 per share for Q3 2026, up 14 percent. The move shows the company is pushing for stronger shareholder returns as competition heats up in medical technology.
Target Healthcare REIT posts record year and lifts dividend
Target Healthcare REIT delivered its best results since going public in 2013, raising its dividend as property values and profits climbed in a tough market.
Costco's cash pile sparks talk of special dividend
Costco is sitting on nearly $20 billion in cash. With quarterly earnings coming up, investors are watching for any sign of a special dividend or stock split.
New Hope cuts convertible note price after special dividend decision
New Hope Corporation is lowering the conversion price on its 2029 convertible notes after announcing a major cash dividend, shifting the balance between noteholder value and shareholder dilution.
Bond yields hit nineteen-year high, shaking up income investing
Yields on 30-year Treasuries have jumped to 5.35 percent, pushing investors to rethink bonds versus dividend stocks as higher rates squeeze both markets and household budgets.
Henry Boot shares drop after interim loss and dividend suspension
Henry Boot shares fell after the company posted a first-half loss and stopped its interim dividend. Management is counting on a late-year rebound to hit profit targets.
Wüstenrot & Württembergische dividend plan puts profit strength to the test
Wüstenrot & Württembergische wants to lift its regular dividend to €0.75 per share from 2027, betting on its capital base even as profits fall and margins stay thin.
NEXON announces ¥415 special dividend as cash strategy faces investor test
NEXON will pay a one-time ¥415 per share special dividend in November 2026, tapping retained earnings and putting its capital return plan under the spotlight as growth forecasts tighten.
New Jersey Resources dividend hike puts valuation under the microscope
New Jersey Resources will bump its quarterly dividend to $0.50 per share for investors on record September 24, 2026. But as the stock's momentum slows, questions about valuation and future growth are piling up.
Campbell Soup dividend cut rattles investors as shares sink near 52-week low
Campbell Soup slashed its dividend by 36 percent after a 7.9 percent drop in quarterly revenue and a warning of more declines ahead. The stock now trades just above its yearly low.
Papa Johns stock plunges after dividend cut and sales warning
Papa Johns shares dropped more than 17 percent after the company cut its 2026 sales forecast and stopped its dividend, leaving investors exposed to lawsuits and showing the cost of missed turnaround goals.
Crown Castle dividend cut sends shares below analyst target
Crown Castle's dividend cut knocked its stock below the $94.82 analyst target, forcing investors to rethink the REIT's income and risk outlook.
Kenya Power dividend surge delivers windfall for top investor
Kenya Power's 50 percent dividend hike hands its biggest individual shareholder over $240,000 in payouts after a year of sharp share price gains and well-timed selling.
Juroku Financial Group tests investor nerves with special dividend as stock runs hot
Juroku Financial Group bumps up its interim dividend after a sharp rally, but investors are wary as the stock trades above its cash flow value and core returns lag top banks.
Warren Buffett hands Berkshire Hathaway chair to his son as he delivers a blunt lesson on time
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman at age 96, passing the role to his son and sharing a four-word warning that shaped his $144.6 billion fortune. His message reveals the real driver behind decades of compounding returns.
Steris dividend hike puts spotlight on stock price and future gains
Steris raised its dividend to $0.69 per share but the stock closed near its 52-week low. With analysts projecting upside, investors face a choice between income and growth potential
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