EasyResearch Weekly Dividends Update

Trump’s tariffs continue to weigh on investor sentiment, pushing stocks into bear market territory. While concerning, this environment could present opportunities for investors to buy shares at valuations more closely aligned with the profits generated per share or the dividends paid out.

Take Weibo Corp, for example. The Chinese social media platform - often referred to as “China’s Twitter” - is maintaining its previous dividend payout. However, due to a recent drop in its share price, the dividend yield has climbed to nearly 10%, and the stock is now trading at just five times earnings (a P/E ratio of 5).

Meanwhile, Mastercard - one of the world’s leading global payments technology companies - is preparing to pay its first quarterly dividend, marking a significant milestone for shareholders.

For companies with a track record of increasing dividends, buying at a lower share price can result in higher cash yields. A consistent or growing payout leads to a higher dividend yield when the stock price declines.

Here are a few noteworthy dividend updates:

• Oracle Corp: The multinational cloud and software company is increasing its upcoming dividend by 25%.
• General Dynamics Corp: This major aerospace and defense firm is raising its dividend by 5%. 
• Salesforce Inc.: A global leader in customer relationship management (CRM) software, increasing its dividend by 4%.
• American Tower Corp: One of the largest global REITs focused on wireless infrastructure, also boosting its dividend by 4%.
• AT&T Inc.: A long-standing telecommunications giant that has maintained the same dividend since early 2022.
• Marvell Technology Group: A semiconductor company known for its consistent quarterly dividend payouts.

FYI: Higher payouts often spark greater investor interest, which may lead yields to decline or remain stable as share prices adjust.

Earnings announcements from major financial institutions such as JPMorgan, BlackRock, and Morgan Stanley this week may also influence investor sentiment. Depending on their outlooks, these reports could either reinforce caution or reignite interest in undervalued, income-generating stocks.

Several exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and actively managed ETFs are also preparing to pay dividends, offering investors potential opportunities to earn income while diversifying across different markets, sectors and asset classes.

Are you taking advantage of the potential market opportunities?

United States

Mastercard Incorporated will be paying $0.76 per share.

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United Kingdom

Lloyds Banking Group PLC will be paying £0.02 per share.

• Last trading date - 09 April 2025
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South Africa

Sun International Limited will be paying R2.37 per share. 

• Last trading date – 08 April 2025 
• Payment date – 14 April 2025

MTN Group Limited will be paying R3.45 per share. 

• Last trading date – 08 April 2025 
• Payment date – 14 April 2025

HomeChoice International PLC will be paying R0.97 per share. 

• Last trading date – 08 April 2025 
• Payment date – 14 April 2025

Curro Holdings Limited will be paying R0.16 per share. 

• Last trading date – 08 April 2025 
• Payment date – 14 April 2025

Standard Bank Group Limited will be paying R7.63 per share. 

• Last trading date – 08 April 2025 
• Payment date – 14 April 2025

Quilter PLC will be paying £0.04 per share. 

• Last trading date – 08 April 2025 
• Payment date – 27 May 2025

AVI Limited will be paying R2.20 per share. 

• Last trading date – 08 April 2025 
• Payment date – 14 April 2025

Old Mutual Limited will be paying R0.52 per share. 

• Last trading date – 08 April 2025 
• Payment date – 14 April 2025

Libstar Holdings Limited will be paying R0.15 per share. 

• Last trading date – 08 April 2025 
• Payment date – 14 April 2025

Resilient REIT Limited will be paying R2.21 per share. 

• Last trading date – 08 April 2025 
• Payment date – 14 April 2025

Sabcap Capital Limited will be paying R0.70 per share. 

• Last trading date – 08 April 2025 
• Payment date – 14 April 2025

Momentum Group Limited will be paying R0.85 per share. 

• Last trading date – 08 April 2025 
• Payment date – 14 April 2025

Mpact Limited will be paying R0.75 per share. 

• Last trading date – 08 April 2025 
• Payment date – 14 April 2025

Nedbank Group Limited will be paying R11.04 per share. 

• Last trading date – 08 April 2025 
• Payment date – 14 April 2025 

Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited will be paying R2.27 per share. 

• Last trading date – 08 April 2025 
• Payment date – 14 April 2025 

Sea Harvest Group Limited will be paying R0.22 per share. 

• Last trading date – 08 April 2025 
• Payment date – 14 April 2025 

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