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16 Dividend Stocks Growing Future Yield *

D4L — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:30:11 +0000

In the southern U.S. where I live, there has been some controversy over harvesting forests of hardwoods and reseeding them with pines. Growing hardwoods is very similar to investing in dividend stocks. What you plant or invest in today will not yield much for years to come. That is not to say progress is not seen. It is just slow and deliberate. To grow hardwoods it takes great foresight and commitment to the process. The small investments we make in quality dividend stocks each month won’t yield large payments in the near-term. It will take time for the payments to grow and compound, but they will.

Below are several companies planting the seeds for future yield by increasing their cash dividends:

El Paso Pipeline (EPB) owns and operates natural gas transportation pipelines and storage assets. October 22nd the partnership increased its quarterly distribution 2.5% to $0.41/unit. The distribution is payable November 15, 2010, on all outstanding common and subordinated units to holders of record as of the close of business on November 1, 2010. The ex-dividend date is October 28, 2010. The yield based on the new payout is 4.90%.

Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) is the world’s largest bottler of Coca-Cola beverage products. October 25th the company raised its quarterly dividend 33% to $0.12/share. The dividend is payable December 9, 2010 to shareholders of record on November 26, 2010. The ex-dividend date is November 24, 2010. The yield based on the new payout is 1.99%.

NuStar Energy L.P. (NS) is a leading independent operator of crude oil and refined products pipelines as well as terminal storage facilities. October 25th the partnership increased its quarterly distribution 1% to $1.075/unit. The distribution is payable on November 5, 2010, to holders of record as of November 1, 2010. The ex-distribution date is October 28, 2010. The yield based on the new payout is 6.82%.

PartnerRe Ltd. (PRE) is a global multi-line reinsurance company provides coverage in approximately 150 countries. October 25th the company raised its quarterly dividend 10% to $0.55/share. This marks the second increase in the common share dividend this year. The dividend is payable on December 1, 2010, to common shareholders of record on November 19, 2010, with the stock trading ex-dividend commencing November 17, 2010. The yield based on the new payout is 2.51%.

Linn Energy (LINE) is an independent natural gas and oil company develops and acquires properties in Texas Panhandle and Los Angeles Basin. October 25th the partnership increased its quarterly dividend 5% to $0.66/unit. The distribution is payable on Nov. 12 to shareholders of record on Nov. 4. The ex-dividend date is Nov. 2. The yield based on the new payout is 7.89%.

Holly Energy Partners (HEP) owns and operates refined product pipeline and terminal facilities. October 26th the partnership raised its quarterly distribution 1.2% to $0.835/unit. This increase marks the twenty-fourth consecutive quarterly increase. The distribution will be paid November 12, 2010, to unitholders of record November 5, 2010. The ex-dividend date is November 3, 2010. The yield based on the new payout is 6.65%.

American Electric Power (AEP) is an electric utility holding company has subsidiaries operating in 11 states in the U.S. October 26th the company increased its quarterly dividend 9.5% to $0.46/share. The dividend is payable on Dec. 10 to shareholders of record on Nov. 10. The ex-dividend date is Nov. 8. The yield based on the new payout is 5.02%.

Rogers Communications (RCI) is a Canadian communications and media company operates in three segments: Wireless, Cable, and Media. October 26th the company raised its quarterly dividend 4.1% to $0.32/share. The dividend is payable on January 4, 2011 to shareholders of record on November 18, 2010. The ex-dividend date is November 16, 2010. The yield based on the new payout is 3.54%.

Molex (MOLX) makes electrical and electronic devices primarily for OEMs in the computer, telecommunications, home appliance, and home entertainment industries. October 26th the company increased its quarterly dividend 14.8% to $0.175/share. The dividend is payable on January 25, 2011 to shareholders of record on December 31, 2010. The ex-dividend date is December 29, 2010. The yield based on the new payout is 3.40%.

Cintas (CTAS) operates a corporate identity uniform business and also provides entrance mats, cleaning services and supplies, first aid products, along with document management and shredding services. October 26th the company raised its annual dividend 2% to $0.49/share. The dividend is payable on December 15, 2010, to shareholders of record as of November 12, 2010. The ex-dividend date is November 10. CTAS is a Dividend Aristocrat and has raised its dividend for 27 consecutive years. The yield based on the new payout is 1.81%.

UMB Financial (UMBF) owns four commercial banks, a brokerage company, a community development corporation, a consulting company, mutual fund servicing company and 14 subsidiaries. October 27th the company increased its quarterly dividend 5.4% to $0.195/share. The dividend is payable on December 30, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 10, 2010. The ex-dividend date is December 8, 2010. UMBF is a Dividend Achiever and has raised its dividend for 20 consecutive years. The yield based on the new payout is 2.15%.

RPC (RES) provides a range of specialized oilfield services and equipment primarily to independent and oil and gas companies. October 27th the company raised its quarterly dividend 16.7% to $0.07/share and also announced a three-for-two split of the company’s common shares. The dividend is payable December 10, 2010 to common stockholders of record at the close of business on November 10, 2010. The ex-dividend date is November 8, 2010. The yield based on the new payout is 1.20%.

Arrow Financial (AROW) offers commercial and consumer banking and financial products in U.S. October 27th the company increased its quarterly dividend 3.1% to $0.25/share. The dividend is payable December 15, 2010 to shareholders of record December 3, 2010. The ex-dividend date is December 1, 2010. AROW is a Dividend Achiever and has raised its dividend for 20 consecutive years. The yield based on the new payout is 3.91%.

TAL International (TAL) leases of intermodal freight containers, and also engages in container management and sales. October 27th the company raised its quarterly dividend 14.3% to $0.40/share. The dividend is payable on December 23, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 2, 2010. The ex-dividend date is November 30, 2010. The yield based on the new payout is 6.42%.

Strayer Education (STRA) offers academic programs via traditional classroom and online courses. October 28th the company increased its quarterly dividend 33% to $1.00/share. The dividend is payable on December 10, 2010 to shareholders of record as of November 26, 2010. The ex-dividend date is November 24, 2010. The yield based on the new payout is 3.16%.

Parker Hannifin (PH) is a global maker of industrial pneumatic, hydraulic, and vacuum motion/control systems, including related pumps, valves, filters, hoses, etc. Its products are used in everything from jet engines to trucks and autos and utility turbines. October 28th the company raised its quarterly dividend 7.4% to $0.29/share. The dividend is payable December 3, 2010 to shareholders of record as of November 10, 2010. The ex-dividend date is November 8, 2010. PH is a Dividend Achiever and has raised its dividend for 55 consecutive years. The yield based on the new payout is 1.53%.

Selecting stocks with increasing dividends is critical for an income growth strategy. The above list contains stocks that recently raised their dividends; it is not a list of recommend buys. As always, due diligence should be performed before buying or selling any stock. For a list of stocks with a long string of consecutive cash dividend increases, see this list.

Full Disclosure: No position in the aforementioned stocks. See a list of all my income holdings here.

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How Often Should A Stock Pay And Raise Dividends? *

D4L — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:30:05 +0000

In the U.S. and Canada, most companies pay dividends quarterly. In other parts of the world, it is not uncommon for companies to pay an annual or a semi-annual dividend. That is not to say that North American companies sometimes choose not to pay quarterly dividends. For many years McDonald’s (MCD) paid an annual dividend. Since 2000, Walt Disney Co. (DIS) has paid an annual dividend and Ruby Tuesday, Inc. (RT) pays a semi-annual dividend. Going in the other direction, Realty Income Corp. (O) and Alpine Total Dynamic Dividend Fund (AOD) pay monthly dividends.

Though I prefer quarterly dividends, there is something more important than frequency — dividend increases. Below are several companies satisfying their shareholders desire for more cash by increasing their dividends:

Travelers (TRV) is a leading provider of commercial property-liability and homeowners and auto insurance. April 23rd the company increased its quarterly dividend to $0.36/share. The dividend is payable June 30, 2010, to shareholders of record as of the close of business June 10, 2010. The ex-dividend date is June 8, 2010. The yield based on the new payout is 2.85%.

Costco Wholesale (COST) operates about 565 membership warehouses in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, the U.K., Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and Mexico. April 23rd the company raised its quarterly dividend 14% to $0.205/share. The dividend of $.205 per share is payable May 21, 2010, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 7, 2010. The ex-dividend date is May 5, 2010. The yield based on the new payout is 1.39%.

Holly Energy Partners (HEP) operates refined product pipeline and terminal facilities. April 23rd the partnership raised its quarterly distribution to $0.815/unit. The distribution will be paid May 14, 2010, to unitholders of record May 4, 2010. The ex-distribution date is April 30, 2010. The yield based on the new payout is 6.98%.

International Paper (IP) is a leading worldwide producer and distributor of printing papers and packaging products. On April 26th the company increased its quarterly dividend to $0.125/share. The dividend is payable June 15, 2010 to shareholders of record on May 17, 2010. The ex-dividend date is May 13, 2010. The yield based on the new payout is 1.85%.

Alliance Holdings GP, L.P. (AHGP) produces and markets coal primarily to utilities and industrial users in the U.S. It offers a range of steam coal with varying sulfur and heat contents. April 26th the partnership increased its quarterly distribution 2.8% to $0.465/unit. The distribution is payable on May 20, 2010, to AHGP’s unitholders of record as of the close of trading on May 13, 2010. The ex-dividend date is May 13, 2010. The yield based on the new payout is 5.49%.

Community Bank System (CBU) provides financial services in upstate New York, and in northeastern Pennsylvania as First Liberty Bank & Trust. April 26th the company raised its quarterly dividend 9.1% to $0.24/share. The dividend is payable on July 9, 2010, to shareholders of record as of June 15, 2010. The ex-dividend date is June 11, 2010. CBU is a Dividend Achiever and has paid a higher dividend for 17 consecutive years. The yield based on the new payout is 3.89%.

Inergy Holdings (NRGP) operates a retail and wholesale propane supply, marketing and distribution business. April 26th the company increases its quarterly distribution 3.7% to $0.975/unit. The distribution will be paid on May 14, 2010, to unitholders of record as of May 7, 2010. The ex distribution date is May 5, 2010. The yield based on the new payout is 5.31%.

EarthLink (ELNK) is one of the largest U.S. Internet service providers, based on paying subscribers. April 27th the company increases it quarterly dividend to $0.16/share. This increase will be reflected in the next quarterly dividend to be paid on June 28, 2010 to shareholders of record on June 14, 2010. The ex-dividend date is June 12, 2010. The yield based on the new payout is 6.88%.

Williams Partners (WPZ) engages in gathering, transporting, processing, and treating natural gas, as well as fractionating and storing natural gas liquids. April 27th the company increases its quarterly distribution 3.5% to $0.66/unit. The distribution is payable on May 14, 2010, to unitholders of record at the close of business on May 7, 2010. The yield based on the new payout is 6.31%.

IBM (IBM) products and services include information technology services, software, computer hardware equipment, fundamental research, and related financing. April 27th the company raised its quarterly dividend 18% to $0.65/share. The dividend is payable June 10, 2010 to stockholders of record May 10, 2010. The ex-dividend date is May 6, 2010. This is the 15th year in a row that IBM has increased its quarterly cash dividend, and 7th year in a row of double-digit percent increases. With the payment of the June 10th dividend, this Dividend Achiever will have paid consecutive quarterly dividends every year since 1916. The yield based on the new payout is 2.02%.

Sunoco Logistics Partners LP (SXL) owns and operates a group of refined product and crude oil pipelines and terminal facilities. April 27th the company increases its quarterly distribution 2.3% to $1.11/unit. The yield based on the new payout is 6.54%.

WW Grainger (GWW) is the largest global distributor of industrial and commercial supplies such as hand tools, electric motors, light bulbs and janitorial items. April 28th the company raised its quarterly dividend 17% to $0.54/share. April 28th the company raised its quarterly dividend 17% to $0.54/share. The dividend is payable on June 1 to shareholders of record on May 10. The ex-dividend date is May 6. GWW is a Dividend Aristocrat and has paid a higher dividend for 39 consecutive years. The yield based on the new payout is 1.99%. See recent analysis.

Exxon (XOM) is the world’s largest publicly owned integrated oil company. April 28th the company raised its quarterly dividend 4.8% to $0.44/share. The dividend is payable on June 10, 2010 to shareholders of record of Common Stock at the close of business on May 13, 2010. XOM is a Dividend Aristocrat and has paid a higher dividend for 28 consecutive years. The yield based on the new payout is 2.54%.

Chevron (CVX) is a global integrated oil company that has interests in exploration, production, refining and marketing, and petrochemicals. April 28th the company increased its quarterly dividend 5.9% to $0.72/share. The dividend is payable June 10, 2010, to holders of common stock as shown on the transfer records of the Corporation at the close of business on May 19, 2010. The ex-dividend date is May 17. The amount represents a 5.9 percent increase in the company’s quarterly dividend. CVX is a Dividend Achiever and has paid a higher dividend for 23 consecutive years. The yield based on the new payout is 3.37%.

Sturm, Ruger & Co. (RGR) designs, manufactures, and sells firearms to domestic customers; it offers products in four industry product categories: rifles, shotguns, pistols, and revolvers. April 28th the company raised its quarterly dividend 55% to $0.093/share. The dividend will be paid on May 28, 2010 to stockholders of record as of May 14, 2010. The ex-dividend date is May 12, 2010. The yield based on the new payout is 2.16%.

TransAlta Corp. (TAC) is an independent power producer and wholesale marketing company owns a portfolio of generation assets in Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Australia. April 29th the company increased its quarterly dividend to $0.29/share. The dividend is payable July 1, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business June 1, 2010. The ex-dividend date is May 28, 2010. The yield based on the new payout is 5.59%.

Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR) is the largest multi-bank holding company headquartered in Texas, has more than 80 offices in various cities in the state. April 29th the company increases its quarterly dividend 4.7% to $0.45/share. The dividend is payable June 15, 2010 to shareholders of record on June 1, 2010. The ex-dividend date is May 28, 2010. CFR is a Dividend Achiever and has paid a higher dividend for 16 consecutive years. The yield based on the new payout is 3.02%.

Duff & Phelps (DUF) is an independent financial advisory company operates worldwide in two segments, Financial Advisory and Investment Banking. April 29th the company raised its quarterly dividend by 20% to $0.06/share. The yield based on the new payout is 1.50%.

Frequency of dividends increases is one of the most important things to consider when adopting a dividend growth investment strategy. For a list of stocks with a long string of consecutive cash dividend increases, see this list.

Full Disclosure: Long MCD, AOD, CVX, O, PG, JNJ. See a list of all my income holdings here.

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10 Dividend Stocks Increasing Yield On Cost *

D4L — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:30:32 +0000

Most casual income investors focus on current yield, which is important. However, if your objective is to build a portfolio of securities with increasing income, then Yield on Cost is an excellent metric to measure your progress. Yield on Cost is simply the annual dividend rate times number of shares owned divided by what you paid for the investment (basis). As companies increase their dividend, your yield on cost goes up.

Working to to increase their shareholders yield on cost, these companies recently announced higher cash dividend payments:

El Paso Pipeline Partners (EPB) owns and operates natural gas transportation pipelines and storage
assets. January 22nd the company increased its quarterly distribution of 2.9% to $0.36/unit. The distribution will be paid February 12, 2010 on all outstanding common and subordinated units to holders of record as of the close of business on February 1, 2010. The yield based on the new payout is 5.76%.

Intel (INTC) is the world’s largest manufacturer of microprocessors, the central processing units of PCs, and also produces other semiconductor products. January 22nd the company raised its quarterly 12.5% to $0.1575/share. The dividend will be payable on March 1, 2010 to stockholders of record on Feb. 7, 2010. The ex-dividend date is February 4, 2010. The yield based on the new payout is 3.15%.

Rollins (ROL) provides pest and termite control services to residential and commercial customers. January 26th the company boosted its quarterly dividend 28.6% to $0.09/share. The dividend will be payable March 10, 2010 to stockholders of record at the close of business February 10, 2010. The ex-dividend date is February 8, 2010. The yield based on the new payout is 1.80%.

National Instruments (NATI) is a provider of software and hardware technology solutions for creating custom measurement and automation systems that are typically used for design, control, and test applications. January 26th the company approved an 8% sequential increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.13/share. This dividend is payable on March 1, 2010, to shareholders of record on February 8, 2010. The ex-dividend date is February 4, 2010. The yield based on the new payout is 1.70%.

Sunoco Logistics Partners (SXL) is a master limited partnership (MLP) formed by Sunoco Inc. to acquire, own and operate a group of refined product and crude oil pipelines and terminal facilities. January 26th the company raised its distribution 2.3% to $1.09/unit. The distribution is payable February 12, 2010 to unit holders of record on February 8, 2010. The yield based on the new payout is 6.16%.

Praxair (PX) is the largest producer of industrial gases in North and South America, and the second largest worldwide and it provides ceramic and metallic coatings. January 27th the company boosted its quarterly dividend 13% to $0.45/share. The dividend is payable on March 15, 2010 to shareholders of record on March 5, 2010. The ex-dividend date is March 3, 2010. PX is a Dividend Achiever and has raised its dividend for 17 consecutive years. The yield based on the new payout is 2.37%.

Holly Energy Partners (HEP) is a master limited partnership was formed by Holly Corp. to acquire, own and operate refined product pipeline and terminal facilities. January 27th the company increased its quarterly dividend to $0.805/unit. HEP has increased its distribution to unitholders every quarter since becoming a public partnership in July 2004 or 21 consecutive quarterly increases. The distribution will be paid February 12, 2010, to unitholders of record February 5, 2010. The ex-dividend date is February 3, 2010. The yield based on the new payout is 7.77%.

Energen (EGN) is a diversified energy company is involved in natural gas distribution, and oil and gas exploration and production. January 27th company raised its quarterly dividend 4% to $0.13/share. The dividend is payable March 1, 2010, to shareholders of record on February 15, 2010. The ex-dividend date is February 11, 2010. EGN is a Dividend Achiever and has raised its dividend for 28 consecutive years. The yield based on the new payout is 1.14%.

SJW (SJW) provides water service to a population of approximately one million people in the metropolitan San Jose (California) area. January 28th the company boosted its quarterly dividend to $0.17/share. The dividend is payable on March 1, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 8, 2010. The ex-dividend date is February 4, 2010. SJW is a Dividend Achiever and has raised its dividend for 28 consecutive years. The yield based on the new payout is 3.07%.

Airgas (ARG) is a leading distributor of industrial, medical and specialty gases and related equipment also distributes safety and other disposable supplies through its network of stores. January 28 the company increased it quarterly dividend to $0.22/share. The dividend is payable March 31, 2010 to shareholders of record as of March 15, 2010. The yield based on the new payout is 1.88%.

A healthly yield on cost is one that is growing via regular dividend increases. For a list of stocks with a long string of consecutive cash dividend increases, see this list.

Full Disclosure: Long INTC. See a list of all my income holdings here.

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15 Hot Dividend Increases *

D4L — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:30:21 +0000

Dividends from a quality, well-diversified portfolio are much more predictable than capital gains and best of all, they are passive. You don’t have to do anything, they just show up in your brokerage account each quarter. Inflation? Not to worry, the good companies routinely raise their dividends well in excess of the inflation rate.

This week as the weather turns cold the dividend increases heat up. Below are several companies heating up their yields with increased cash dividends:

PPG Industries (PPG) is a global supplier of protective and decorative coatings. October 16th the company increased its dividend 2% to $0.54/share. The dividend is payable on Dec. 11 to shareholders of record Nov. 10. The ex-dividend date is November 6. PPG is a Dividend Aristocrat and has increased its dividend for 38 consecutive years. The yield based on the new payout is 3.62%.

El Paso Pipeline Partners L.P. (EPB) owns and operates natural gas transportation pipelines, storage and other midstream assets. October 19th the company raised its quarterly cash distribution 6% to $0.35/unit. The distribution will be paid November 13, 2009 on all unitholders of record as of the close of business on October 30, 2009. The ex-dividend date is October 28. The yield based on the new payout is 6.15%

Plains All American Pipeline (PAA) engages in interstate and intrastate crude oil transportation, terminalling and storage, as well as crude oil gathering and marketing. October 19th the company boosted its quarterly distribution 2% to $0.92/unit. The distribution is payable on November 13, 2009, to unitholders of record at the close of business on November 3, 2009. The yield based on the new payout is 7.38%

Universal Forest Products (UFPI) engineers, manufactures, treats, distributes and installs lumber, composite, plastic and other building products. October 19th the company bumped its quarterly dividend to to $0.20/share. The dividend is payable on December 15, 2009, to shareholders of record on December 1, 2009. The ex-dividend is November 27, 2009. The yield based on the new payout is 1.03%.

Stepan Co. (SCL) produces specialty and intermediate chemicals. October 20th the company increased its quarterly dividend 9.1% to $0.24/share. This dividend is payable December 15, 2009, to shareholders of record on November 30, 2009. The ex-dividend date is November 26, 2009. SCL is a Dividend Achiever and has increased its dividend for 42 consecutive years. The yield based on the new payout is 1.49%.

Shenandoah Telecom (SHEN) is a diversified telecommunications holding company. October 20th the company raised is dividend to $0.32/share. The dividend will be payable December 1, 2009, to shareholders of record on November 10, 2009. The ex-dividend date is November 6, 2009. SHEN is a Dividend Achiever. The yield based on the new payout is 1.89%.

Ecology and Environment (EEI) is an environmental consulting and testing firm. October 20th the company bumped to $0.21/share. The dividend is payable on or before December 30, 2009, to shareholders of record as of December 8, 2009. The ex-dividend is December 4, 2009. The yield based on the new payout is 2.66%.

Hanover Insurance Group (THG) is an insurance and financial services company. October 20th the company increased its annual dividend 67% to $0.75/share. The dividend is payable December 9, 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 25, 2009. The board also authorized a change in the company’s dividend payment schedule from a single annual cash dividend to quarterly dividend payments beginning in fiscal year 2010. The yield based on the new payout is 1.80%.

Artesian Resources (ARTNA) distributes and sells water, including water for public and private fire protection. October 20th the company increased its quarterly dividend 5% to $0.1873/share. The dividend is payable November 20, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 10, 2009. The yield based on the new payout is 4.52%.

Visa (V) operates a retail electronic payments network. October 21st the company bumped its quarterly dividend by 19% to $0.125/share. The dividend is payable on December 1, 2009 to shareholders of record as of November 16, 2009. The ex-dividend date is November 12. The yield based on the new payout is 0.66%.

Brown & Brown (BRO) is a diversified insurance agency, wholesale brokerage, insurance programs and service organization. October 21st the company increased its quarterly dividend by 3.3% to $0.0775/share. The dividend is payable on November 18, 2009, to shareholders of record on November 4, 2009. The ex-dividend date is November 2. BRO is a Dividend Achiever and has increased its dividend for 17 consecutive years. The yield based on the new payout is 1.66%.

Eaton Vance (EV) is engaged in managing investment funds and providing investment management and counseling services to high-net-worth individuals and institutions. October 21st the company raised its quarterly dividend 3% to $0.16/share. The dividend is payable on November 13, 2009 to shareholders of record on October 30, 2009. The ex-dividend date is November 11. EV is a Dividend Achiever and has increased its dividend for 29 consecutive years. The yield based on the new payout is 2.11%.

Peabody Energy (BTU) is a coal company. October 22nd the company bumped its quarterly dividend 17% to $0.07/share. The dividend is payable on Nov. 27, 2009, to shareholders of record on Nov. 5, 2009. The ex-dividend date is November 3. The yield based on the new payout is 0.64%.

Holly Energy (HEP) operates a system of refined product and crude oil pipelines, storage tanks and distribution terminals. October 22nd the company bumped its quarterly 1.3% to $0.795/unit. The distribution will be paid November 13, 2009, to unitholders of record November 2, 2009. The ex-dividend date is October 29. The yield based on the new payout is 7.93%.

Matthews Int’l (MATW) is a designer, manufacturer and marketer principally of memorialization products and brand solutions. October 22nd the company increased its quarterly dividend 7.7% to $0.07/share. The dividend payable November 16, 2009 to stockholders of record November 2, 2009. The ex-dividend date is October 29. The yield based on the new payout is 0.70%.

Real dividend growth investors are not looking for a flash in the pan, but instead for stocks that can deliver consistent dividend growth. For a list of stocks with a long string of consecutive dividend increases, see this list.

Full Disclosure: No position in the aforementioned stocks. See a list of all my income holdings here.