Old Spice is one of Procter & Gamble's major brands. Photo: Flickr.com/Mike Mozart
In this shortened week, only one company announced a dividend increase. Consumer products giant Procter & Gamble announced a 3% increase – increasing its dividend growth streak to 61 years – and now has a forward yield of nearly 3.1%.
Dividend Increases Announced This Week
Industry: Consumer Goods
Dividend Payment: 68.96 cents per share – up 3.0% from prior level of 66.95 cents
Dividend Paid On: 5/15
Stock Goes Ex-Dividend (own the stock before this date to collect the dividend): 4/19
Number of Years of Dividend Increases: 61
Current Forward Yield: 3.06%