When companies regularly increase dividends, it signals financial stability and confidence in future earnings. For investors, this suggests consistent income and the potential for capital growth, making the company more attractive, particularly to income-focused investors.
This week's dividend update includes several companies with a history of boosting their dividends annually by up to 18% compared to the previous year.
So far:
Additionally, HUYA Inc., a leading Chinese live-streaming platform primarily focused on video games, will be paying its second special dividend, which is nearly 20% of its current share price, as of writing.
As for local companies aiming to create value for shareholders through acquisitions and procurements, last week:
South Africa
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited will be paying R0.94 per share.
FirstRand Limited will be paying R2.15 per share.
Hyprop Investment Limited will be paying R2.80 per share.
Mustek Limited will be paying R0.07 per share.
Clientèle Limited will be paying R1.25 per share.
Texton Property Fund Limited will be paying R0.20 per share.
United Kingdom
Tesco PLC will be paying £0.04 per share.
Kingfisher PLC will be paying £0.03 per share.
WPP PLC will be paying £0.15 per share.
American
Roper Technologies Inc will be paying $0.75 per share.
Vail Resorts Inc will be paying $2.22 per share.
New York Times Co will be paying $0.13 per share.
American Tower Corporation will be paying $1.62 per share.
HUYA Inc will be paying $1.08 per share.
Mastercard Inc will be paying $0.66 per share.
Intuit Inc will be paying $1.04 per share.
Oracle Corp will be paying $0.40 per share.
Delta Air Lines Inc will be paying $0.15 per share.
General Mills Inc will be paying $0.60 per share.
Verizon Communications Inc will be paying $0.67 per share.
AT&T Inc will be paying $0.27 per share.
Accenture Plc will be paying $1.48 per share.
Marvell Technology Inc will be paying $0.06 per share.
General Dynamics Corporation will be paying $1.42 per share.
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