NATO defense spending is set to rise as member countries boost military readiness, benefiting aerospace and defense companies through stronger revenues and more stable cash flow. This could support dividend stability and growth for shareholders.
General Dynamics Corporation, a key player, pays quarterly dividends and has a history of annual increases.
Seeking diversification beyond traditional defense stocks amid rising global tensions? Tech and platform companies are also enhancing shareholder returns as they connect people worldwide.
Match Group, Tinder’s parent company, will pay its third quarterly dividend since launching the program this year with an approved $1.5 billion share repurchase (or share buyback) plan.
Additionally, Cricut Inc. declared both ordinary and special dividends and authorised a $50 million share buyback program.
Other companies with a history of dividend increases include JPMorgan Chase, American Express, Comcast, and AECOM
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South Africa
Mr Price Group Limited will be paying R5.93 per share.
Tiger Brands Limited will be paying R16.31 (R4.15 Ordinary and R12.16 Special) per share.
Clicks Group Limited will be paying R2.38 per share.
RFG Holdings Limited will be paying R0.29 per share.
Vukile Property Fund Limited will be paying R0.76 per share.
Stor-Age Property REIT Limited will be paying R0.53 per share.
United States
Comcast Corp will be paying $0.33 per share.
United Kingdom
Next PLC will be paying £1.58 per share.
Australia
Collins Foods Ltd will be paying AU$0.15 per share.
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