In this space we normally look at companies that have recently raised their dividends. However, as the year draws to a close there were very few companies of note increasing their dividends this week. With that, I thought it would be interesting to see who were the big dividend raisers in 2010 and what we might see in 2011. Here are ten companies for your consideration:
Fri. Dec. 31, 2010
commentary
10 Stocks Expected to Grow Their Dividends in 2011 *
Wed. Dec. 15, 2010
classics, commentary
The 2011 Dividend Aristocrats *
The S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats is the most prestigious list of dividend stocks. The Dividend Aristocrats index is designed to measure the performance of S&P 500 constituents that have followed a policy of consistently increasing dividends every year for at least 25 consecutive years. This index is a member of the S&P Dividend Aristocrats index series.
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Mon. Nov. 22, 2010
analysis
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) Dividend Stock Analysis *
This article originally appeared on The DIV-Net November 15, 2010.
Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of The Procter & Gamble Company (PG). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:
Company Description: The Procter & Gamble Company is a leading consumer products company markets household and personal care products in more than 180 countries.
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Mon. Nov. 15, 2010
analysis
Kimberly-Clark Co. (KMB) Dividend Stock Analysis *
This article originally appeared on The DIV-Net November 8, 2010.
Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of Kimberly-Clark Co. (KMB). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:
Company Description: Kimberly Clark Corp. is a global consumer products company produces tissue, personal care and health care. Its brands include Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, Depend, Kleenex, Scott and Kimberly-Clark.
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Wed. Nov. 10, 2010
commentary
If Only I Had Known About These Dividend Stocks… *
At one time or another, we all have thought, ‘If only knew this when I was younger.’ I purchased my first dividend stock for income in 2003. Like many newly converted income investors, I was chasing yield. I quickly built a portfolio consisting of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) and high yield, high risk stocks. My portfolio’s yield was consistently in the low to mid-teens. Eventually, after some unnecessary losses, I learned there was a better way to invest in dividend stocks. Here is what I learned…
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Mon. Nov. 1, 2010
analysis
Colgate-Palmolive Co. (CL) Dividend Stock Analysis *
This article originally appeared on The DIV-Net October 25, 2010.
Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of Colgate-Palmolive Co. (CL). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:
Company Description: Colgate-Palmolive Company (Colgate) is a major consumer products company that markets oral, personal and household care, and pet nutrition products in more than 200 countries and territories.
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Wed. Oct. 20, 2010
classics, commentary
We Were Dividends, Before Dividends Were Cool *
It seems nowadays that every investing article ends with the same conclusion – you should be buying dividend stocks. They are all quoting studies citing the performance edge that dividends have enjoyed over the long-term and the value of a semi-fixed return generated from periodic dividend payments. However, you should beware of some of the information provided. Beyond the simple concepts, some of the writers are making really bad recommendations and cross-breeding dividend investing with their preferred form of investing.
Mon. Oct. 11, 2010
analysis
The Clorox Company (CLX) Dividend Stock Analysis *
This article originally appeared on The DIV-Net October 4, 2010.
Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of The Clorox Company (CLX). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:
Company Description: The Clorox Company is a diversified producer of household cleaning, grocery and specialty food products is also a leading producer of natural personal care products.
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Wed. Oct. 6, 2010
classics, commentary
12 Dividend Stocks For A Rainy Day *
A pessimist might say life is a series of bad things happening, then we die. I certainty wouldn’t go that far, but life often deals us unfortunate circumstances to work through at what seems to be the most inopportune time. During this most recent economic downturn, many people lost their jobs at a time when companies weren’t hiring. When things like this happen, those with an alternative income, including dividend growth stocks, are in a better position to deal with the circumstances thrust on them. Here are some things you can do today to prepare for your financial rainy day:
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Building Yield: 15 Consumer Goods Dividend Stocks *
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