13 Stocks Using Real Cash to Pay Higher Dividends

We have all heard it… Stodgy, for old people, yawn, boring! These have all been used to describe dividend growth investing. As a dividend growth investor, I sometimes think our strategy is the most misunderstood. It seems everyone understands a traders mentality and a high-yield mentality. Periodically, it is good to remind ourselves that dividend growth provides us with excellent long-term leverage. Below are several stocks using real cash to raise their dividends: Raytheon Company’s (RTN) is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. March 24th the company increased its quarterly dividend 15% $0.43/share. The dividend is payable on April 28, 2011 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 6, 2011. The yield based on the new payout is 3.4%. Steelcase Inc. (SCS) engages in the manufacture and sale of furniture systems and seating products.... Read more