Dividend activity this week included increased payouts from Warner Music (WMG) and Winnebago (WGO), as well as statements from companies such as Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Home Depot (NYSE:HD).
In addition, industry players such as Chevron (NYSE: CVX) And Hasbro (NASDAQ:HAS) see the ex-dividend dates for their next dividend payments.
Below is a breakdown of some of this week’s highlights as well as some upcoming activity in the dividend space.
Dividend increases
Here are some companies that announced a dividend increase last week:
Warner Music (WMG)
- Dividend declaration: August 15
- New dividend amount: $0.18
- Previous amount: $0.17
- Increase: 5.9%
Winnebago (WGO)
- Dividend declaration: August 15
- New dividend amount: $0.34
- Previous amount: $0.31
- Increase: 9.7%
Virtus Investments (VRTS)
- Dividend declaration: August 15
- New dividend amount: $2.25
- Previous amount: $1.90
- Increase: 18.4%
Dividend declarations
Here are some companies that announced a dividend last week:
Kohl’s (KSS)
- Dividend declaration: August 13
- Dividend amount: USD 0.50
Gap (GPS)
- Dividend declaration: August 13
- Dividend amount: 0.15 USD
Home Depot (HD)
- Dividend declaration: August 15
- Dividend amount: $2.25
Walmart (WMT)
- Dividend declaration: August 16
- Dividend amount: 0.2075 USD
Upcoming dividend calendar
Here are some companies whose ex-dividend date is next week:
Chevron (CVX)
- Ex-dividend date: August 19
- Payment date: September 10
Hasbro (HAS)
- Ex-dividend date: August 21
- Payment date: September 4
Target (TGT)
- Ex-dividend date: August 21
- Payment date: September 10
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA)
- Ex-dividend date: August 21
- Payment date: September 12