5 Companies Capable And Willing To Raise Dividends

The main focus of investing in dividend growth stocks is finding and buying stocks that will continue to raise their dividends in the future. In making this determination there are many factors to consider such as dividend payout ratio, debt levels, the company's dividend policy and track record. This week several companies have elected to send higher cash dividends to their shareholders: Bank of the Ozarks, Inc. (Nasdaq: OZRK) provides a range of retail and commercial banking services. October 1st the company increased its quarterly dividend 4.2% to $0.125 per share. The dividend is payable October 24, 2014 to stockholders of record on October 17, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of October 15, 2014. The yield based on the new payout is 1.6%. American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) provides property and casualty insurance products in the United States. October 1st the company increased its quarterly dividend 14% to $0.25 per... Read more