15 Stocks Using Cash To Pay Higher Dividends

The Boston Consulting Group doesn't discount the role that stock buybacks can play in boosting near-term returns for some companies. But the firm's research indicates that stock buybacks do not change investors' estimates for long-term earnings-per-share growth, or induce them to accord a company a higher valuation multiple. By contrast, it says, dividend growth has a far more positive long-term impact. Below are several companies that recently used cash to increase dividends paid to their shareholders: HCP, Inc. (HCP) is an independent hybrid real estate investment trust. The fund invests in real estate markets of the United States. January 30th the company increased its quarterly dividend 3.8% to $0.545 per share. The dividend is payable February 25, 2014 to stockholders of record on February 10, 2014. The yield based on the new payout is 5.6%. NRG Yield, Inc. (NYLD) acquires, owns, and operates contracted renewable and conventional... Read more