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 *
Mon. Oct. 25, 2010
analysis
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Dividend Stock Analysis *
This article originally appeared on The DIV-Net October 18, 2010.
Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:
Company Description: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is the largest retailer in North America. The company operates retail stores in various formats worldwide. It operates through three segments: Wal-Mart Stores, Sam’s Club, and International.
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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.
Wed. Jun. 16, 2010
classics, commentary
What Determines A Dividend Stock’s Yield *
If income investing were as simple as picking the stock with the highest yield, everyone would be an expert. Most assume (rightfully so) that yield is heavily influenced by risk, but much more goes into determining yield. Below are several important factors that influence a stock’s yield, along with some illustrative examples:
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Fri. Jun. 11, 2010
commentary
9 Stocks With A Vision Of Higher Dividends *
A vision is taking the time to contemplate and anticipate, in detail, what the future will bring. A financial vision needs to consider future earnings, savings and economic issues such as inflation. Then based on your vision, you formulate an action plan to ensure the best possible outcome given your unique circumstances. You can’t have a retirement plan until you have a retirement vision. It would seem to me that there are a lot or retirement plans out there but very few retirement visions.
Fri. Jul. 3, 2009
commentary
Nine Stocks Giving Shareholders A Raise In The Second Quarter *
In 1985 I graduated from college and took my first job as a staff accountant with a $21,000 annual salary. Now I am over the same department that I was hired into and entry level staff accountants start with a base salary of $56,500 per year. That equates to a 4.2% annual increase. Just as employees expect an annual raise, so do dividend investors.
Fri. Jun. 12, 2009
commentary
Wal-Mart Has Gone Shopping *
What do you do when the economy tanks and the stock market follows suit, but you are still generating a lot of cash? Many people would look for bargains in the market. Wal-Mart (WMT) [analysis] has done just that.
Fri. Mar. 13, 2009
commentary
The Few, The Proud, The Dividend Raisers! *
This last week was similar to each of the two prior weeks in that we saw another large bank slash its dividend by more than 80%. Last Friday, Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) cut its dividend by 85% to $0.05. The company said it would help them retain an additional $5 billion in common equity each year.
Wed. Aug. 27, 2008
analysis
Stock Analysis: Target Corp (TGT) *
Linked here is a PDF copy of my detailed analysis of Target Corp. (TGT). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:
10 Dividend Stocks With With A 10%+ Dividend Growth Rate *
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