The dividend increases slow down as we move into the 4th of July holiday.
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We’re in the summer doldrums – only one dividend growth stock announced its increase this week and none are expected next week as we move into the 4th of July holiday.  Walgreens Boots Alliance moved its announcement up into late June (the health care company usually announces its annual increase in July), rewarding investors with a 10% increase.

I’ll be taking some time off from the blog during the summer.  I may post occasional articles, but I will return with the regular weekly blog posts at the end of August.  Have a wonderful July 4th holiday and a fantastic summer!

Dividend Increases Announced This Week

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA)

Industry: Healthcare – Retail

Dividend Payment: 44 cents per share – up 10.0% from prior level of 40 cents

Dividend Paid On: 9/12

Stock Goes Ex-Dividend (own the stock before this date to collect the dividend): 8/17

Number of Years of Dividend Increases: 43

Current Forward Yield: 2.93%

Dividend Increase Announcements Expected Next Week

None.