United Technologies announced its 22nd consecutive year of dividend growth. Photo courtesy Angelo DeSantis/flickr.com.
Dividend increases this week came from United Technologies and WGL Holdings, Inc., which is a public utility holding company serving the Washington, D.C. region. And packaging and container manufacturer Bemis Company announced its 32nd straight annual dividend increase. Here’s the full list of Dividend Aristocrats and High Yield Dividend Aristocrats that announced dividend payments this week:
S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats
Industry: Accident & Health Insurance
Dividend Payment: 39 cents per share
Dividend Paid On: 3/2
Stock Goes Ex-Dividend (own the stock before this date to collect the dividend): 2/12
Number of Years of Dividend Increases: 32
Current Forward Yield: 2.55%
Industry: Wholesale Drugs and Medical Services
Dividend Payment: 34.25 cents per share
Dividend Paid On: 4/15
Stock Goes Ex-Dividend (own the stock before this date to collect the dividend): 3/28
Number of Years of Dividend Increases: 31
Current Forward Yield: 1.60%
Emerson Electric Company (EMR)
Industry: Industrial Electrical Equipment
Dividend Payment: 47 cents per share
Dividend Paid On: 3/10
Stock Goes Ex-Dividend (own the stock before this date to collect the dividend): 2/11
Number of Years of Dividend Increases: 58
Current Forward Yield: 3.30%
Industry: Beverages & Snacks
Dividend Payment: 66 cents per share
Dividend Paid On: 3/31
Stock Goes Ex-Dividend (own the stock before this date to collect the dividend): 3/4
Number of Years of Dividend Increases: 42
Current Forward Yield: 2.73%
S&P 500 High Yield Dividend Aristocrats
Industry: Water Utilities
Dividend Payment: 16.5 cents per share
Dividend Paid On: 3/1
Stock Goes Ex-Dividend (own the stock before this date to collect the dividend): 2/11
Number of Years of Dividend Increases: 23
Current Forward Yield: 2.48%
Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)
Industry: Gas Utilities
Dividend Payment: 39 cents per share
Dividend Paid On: 3/9
Stock Goes Ex-Dividend (own the stock before this date to collect the dividend): 2/19
Number of Years of Dividend Increases: 27
Current Forward Yield: 2.83%
Industry: Packaging & Containers
Dividend Payment: 28 cents per share – up 3.7% from prior level of 27 cents
Dividend Paid On: 3/2
Stock Goes Ex-Dividend (own the stock before this date to collect the dividend): 2/13
Number of Years of Dividend Increases: 32
Current Forward Yield: 2.42%
Carlisle Companies (CSL)
Industry: Diversified Manufacturing
Dividend Payment: 25 cents per share
Dividend Paid On: 3/1
Stock Goes Ex-Dividend (own the stock before this date to collect the dividend): 2/13
Number of Years of Dividend Increases: 38
Current Forward Yield: 1.06%
United Technologies Corporation (UTX)
Industry: Aerospace & Defense
Dividend Payment: 64 cents per share – up 8.5% from prior level of 59 cents
Dividend Paid On: 3/10
Stock Goes Ex-Dividend (own the stock before this date to collect the dividend): 2/11
Number of Years of Dividend Increases: 22
Current Forward Yield: 2.14%
WGL Holdings, Inc. (WGL)
Industry: Gas Utilities
Dividend Payment: 46.25 cents per share – up 5.1% from prior level of 44 cents
Dividend Paid On: 5/1
Stock Goes Ex-Dividend (own the stock before this date to collect the dividend): 4/8
Number of Years of Dividend Increases: 39
Current Forward Yield: 3.40%
Next Week’s Ex-Dividend Stocks:
Tuesday, February 10:
None.
Wednesday, February 11:
Emerson Electric Company (EMR)
Linear Technology Corporation (LLTC)
Questar Corporation (STR)
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)
United Technologies Corporation (UTX)
Vectron Corporation (VVC)
Thursday, February 12:
Black Hills Corporation (BKH)
Friday, February 13:
Carlisle Companies (CSL)
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers (SKT)
Monday, February 16:
AT&T, Inc. (T)
There are over 50 S&P 500 companies that have increased dividends for more than a quarter century. See the full list of S&P Dividend Aristocrats.