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Mega-Cap Technology Leader and Popular Retail Giant Raising Dividends This Week
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With interest rates starting to be lowered this week, many investors will continue to turn to equities not only for the growth potential but also for solid and dependable dividends, which help to provide an income stream. This equates to total return, one of the most influential investment strategies.
We always like to remind our readers about the impact total return has on portfolios because it is one of the best ways to help improve the chances for overall investing success. Again, total return is the combined increase in a stock’s value plus dividends. For instance, if you buy a stock at $20 that pays a 3% dividend, and it goes up to $22 in a year, your total return is 13%. That is, 10% for the increase in stock price and 3% for the dividends paid.
Two top companies that are Wall Street favorites are expected to raise their dividends this week, so we screened our 24/7 Wall St. research universe and found that both are rated Buy at almost all of the top firms on Wall Street.
While it’s always possible that the two fail to raise their dividends, top analysts expect them to, and generally, the data is based on past increases in the firm’s dividend payouts. It is important to remember that no single analyst report should be used as the sole basis for any buying or selling decision.
Dividend stocks provide investors with reliable streams of passive income. Passive income is characterized by its ability to generate revenue without requiring the earner’s continuous active effort, making it a desirable financial strategy for those seeking to diversify their income streams or achieve financial independence.
The software giant has been on fire over the past two years, and investors will welcome yet another dividend increase. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) develops and supports software, services, devices, and solutions worldwide.
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Shareholders currently receive a 0.70% yield. The company is expected to raise the dividend to $0.83 per share from $0.75.
After struggling for the last few years, the ubiquitous coffee retailer hired a new CEO looking to turn things around. Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ: SBUX) operates as a roaster, marketer, and retailer of coffee worldwide.
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Investors currently receive a solid 2.31% yield. The company is expected to raise the dividend to $0.61 per share from $0.57.
Two top companies, both with stocks rated Buy and analyst favorites across Wall Street, are expected to raise their dividends this week. Not only is increasing dividends and returning capital to investors very prudent, but it also shows that the company is doing well and has the earnings and cash flow strength to increase the payouts.
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