Moody's Corp (MCO) Declares $0.105 Quarterly Dividend; 1.5% Yield

Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.105 per share of MCO Common Stock, $0.42 annualized. The dividend will be payable December 10, 2010 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 20, 2010. The ex-dividend date is November 18, 2010. Yield on the dividend is 1.5%.... more

Kellogg'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, 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

Darden'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's an incredible difference -- one you'd be crazy not to take... more

12 High-Yield, Low-Payout Dividend Stocks

Low fixed income yields continue to frustrate income investors. For those wanting higher yields and willing to take additional risk, utilities are one sector worth consideration as part of an overall portfolio strategy. Utilities tend to be lower growth, lower volatility stocks compared to other sectors. The simplest option for exposure to utilities is XLU, the Utilities SPDR ETF which currently yields 3.98%. Using Finviz I screened the utility sector for stocks yielding over 4% with payout ratios below 60%. I previously performed a similar screen last December here which if held until today would have returned 4.74% excluding any dividends versus 2.47% for XLU.... more

5 Dividend Stocks on Sale

Everyone loves a good value. In search for one, it makes sense for most investors to be looking for high quality companies trading for a good price rather than mediocre companies trading at bargain prices. Companies on this list each face certain risks and are not necessarily recommendations, but they may not be a bad place to look for some solid dividend investments. So, without further delay, here are five high-quality names currently on the discount rack: Chevron (CVX) Chevron is the second largest oil company in the United States. Although the company experienced a decline in revenue and earnings in 2009 due to falling oil prices, the company remained profitable, continued to grow its dividend and assets, and now is in a period of recovery with an exceptionally strong balance sheet.... more

CDI Corp. (CDI) Posts Q3 EPS of 9c, Tops Views; Declares $0.13 Quarterly Dividend; 3.6% Yield

CDI Corp. (NYSE: CDI) reports Q3 EPS of $0.09, 1 cent better than the analyst estimate of $0.08. Revenue for the quarter was $249.4 million, which compares to the estimate of $243.53 million. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share, $0.52 annualized. The dividend will be paid on November 24, 2010 to all shareholders of record on November 11, 2010. The ex-dividend date is November 9, 2010. Yield on the dividend is 3.6%.... more

Strayer Education (STRA) Posts Q3 EPSo f $1.72, Tops by 2c; Guides Q410, FY10, FY11 EPS Below Street; Increases Quarterly Dividend 33%, Yields 3.2%; Authorizes $150M Buyback

Strayer Education (Nasdaq: STRA) reports Q3 EPS of $1.72, 2 cents better than the analyst estimate of $1.70. Revenue for the quarter was $147.6 million, which compares to the estimate of $145.88 million. Enrollment increased 12% to 60,711. Sees Q410 EPS of $2.64 - $2.66, versus the $2.99 consensus. Also sees FY10 EPS of $9.63 - $9.65, compared to the consensus of $9.93. Sees FY11 revenue growth of 17% - 18% and an EPS of $11.30 - $11.50. Consensus sees an EPS of $12.06. The Company also announced today that its Board of Directors is increasing the Company’s annual dividend by 33% to $4.00 per share from $3.00 per share. This annual dividend will be paid quarterly in the amount of $1.00 per share. Accordingly, the Company’s Board of Directors has declared that the... more

Patterson-UTI (PTEN) Posts Q3 EPS of $0.19, Tops by 1c; Declares $0.05 Quarterly Dividend; 1% Yield

Patterson-UTI (Nasdaq: PTEN) reports Q3 EPS of $0.19, 1 cent better than the analyst estimate of $0.18. Revenue for the quarter was $379 million, which compares to the estimate of $364.01 million. The Company declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.05 per share, $0.20 annualized. The dividend is to be paid on December 30, 2010 to holders of record as of December 15, 2010. The ex-dividend date is December 13, 2010. Yield on the dividend is 1%.... more

Abbott'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, 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

Analog Devices' 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, they also have the potential for capital appreciation. Simply put, dividend stocks can 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