The Top Dividend Aristocrats in Consumer Durables
Dividend-paying companies are an oasis in the desert of underperforming stocks. They offer solid payouts today and the promise of capital gains tomorrow. According to a study by Ibbotson, reinvested dividends made up about 40% of total stock returns from 1926 to 2006. In fact, dividend investing is so appealing that superinvestor Warren Buffett has made it a significant component of his portfolio. When searching for great dividend stocks, it makes a lot of sense to start with companies that have been playing the dividend game the longest. Standard & Poor's has culled the dividend winners from the also-rans in a list it calls the "Dividend Aristocrats." These companies have paid and increased their dividend for at least 25 years.... more
The Top Dividend Aristocrats in Materials
Dividend-paying companies are an oasis in the desert of underperforming stocks. They offer solid payouts today and the promise of capital gains tomorrow. According to a study by Ibbotson, reinvested dividends made up about 40% of total stock returns from 1926 to 2006. In fact, dividend investing is so appealing that superinvestor Warren Buffett has made it a significant component of his portfolio. When searching for great dividend stocks, it makes a lot of sense to start with companies that have been playing the dividend game the longest. Standard & Poor's has culled the dividend winners from the also-rans in a list it calls the "Dividend Aristocrats." These companies have paid and increased their dividend for at least 25 years.... more
Is Hershey Still a Buy?
I'm a believer in growth stocks. As an analyst for our Motley Fool Rule Breakers service, I think you should be a believer, too. But even I have to admit some growth stories are bogus, hence this regular series. Next up: Hershey (NYSE: HSY). Is this legendary candy maker the real thing? Let's get right to the numbers.... more
Ensco's Dividends May Not Last Forever
Whether you're a beginning investor or a near-retiree, the importance of purchasing stocks that pay dividends cannot be overstated. Not only do companies that have quarterly or annual payouts provide you with a steady stream of income, but they also have the potential for capital appreciation. Simply put, dividend stocks can you give your portfolio what almost no other investment can -- both income and growth. At The Motley Fool, we're avid fans of dividends -- and not just because we like that steady stream of cash. Studies have shown that from 1972 to 2006, stocks in the S&P 500 that don't pay dividends have earned an average annual return of 4.1%; dividend stocks, however, have averaged a whopping 10.1% per year. That is an incredible difference -- one that you'd be crazy to not take... more
Exterran Partners (EXLP) Increases Cash Dividend
Exterran Partners, L.P. (Nasdaq: APLP) announced a cash distribution of $0.4675 per limited partner unit, or $1.87 per limited partner unit on an annualized basis, payable on November 12, 2010 to unitholders of record at the close of business on November 9, 2010. The distribution to be paid in November 2010 is $0.005 higher than the second quarter 2010 and third quarter 2009 distributions of $0.4625 per limited partner unit. The third quarter 2010 distribution covers the period from July 1, 2010 through September 30, 2010.... more
Salisbury Bancorp (SAL) Reports Q3 Earnings; Approves Dividend
Salisbury Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE Amex: SAL) reports Q3 EPS of $0.49 per common share, for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010 (third quarter 2010) compared with $763,000, or $0.45 per common share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010 (second quarter 2010), and $605,000, or $0.36 per common share, for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009 (third quarter 2009). The Board of Directors of Salisbury Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE Amex Equities: SAL), the holding company for Salisbury Bank and Trust Company, declared a $0.28 per common share quarterly cash dividend at their October 29, 2010 meeting. The dividend will be paid on November 24, 2010 to shareholders of record as of November 10, 2010.... more
Macerich (MAC) Declares $0.50 Quarterly Dividend; 4.5% Yield
The Macerich Company (NYSE: MAC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share of common stock, $2.00 annualized. The dividend is payable on December 8, 2010 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 12, 2010. The ex-dividend date is November 10, 2010. Yield on the dividend is 4.5%.... more
Honeywell (HON) Declares $0.3025 Quarterly Dividend; 2.6% Yield
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.3025 per share on the company's outstanding common stock, $1.21 annualized. The dividend is payable on December 10, 2010 to shareowners of record at the close of business on November 19, 2010. The ex-dividend date is November 17, 2010. Yield on the dividend is 2.6%.... more
Bancorp of New Jersey (BKJ) Declares 33c/Share Special Dividend
Bancorp of New Jersey (Nasdaq: BKJ) announces a special 33c/share cash dividend, payable on Dec. 20 to shareholders of record on Nov. 12.... more
RockTenn (RKT) Ups Qtr. Dividend by 33% to 20c/Share, Yielding 1.41%
RockTenn (NYSE: RKT) raises its quarterly dividend by 33% from 15c to 20c/share. The dividend will be payable on Nov. 22 to shareholders of record on Nov. 9. The ex-dividend date is Nov. 5. With shares of RockTenn trading around $56.58 today, the dividend yield moves from 1.06% to 1.41%.... more