Dividend Track Records

Norwood Financial Corp (NWFL) , the parent company of Wayne Bank, has announced a 3.3% increase in its quarterly dividend. The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.31 per share, a $0.01 increase from the prior quarter. The dividend is scheduled for payment on February 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of January 15, 2025.

Lamb Weston (LW) , a leading supplier of frozen potato products, has announced a modest increase in its quarterly dividend. The Board of Directors declared a $0.37 per share dividend, representing a $0.01 or 2.8% increase from the previous payout. 

Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) , the parent company of Ameris Bank, has announced a significant 33.3% increase in its quarterly dividend. The Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.20 per share, a $0.05 increase from the previous quarterly payout of $0.15. This marks the first dividend hike by the company since 2019.

Fulton Financial Corporation (FULT) has announced a 5.9% increase in its quarterly dividend. The Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.18 per share, up from $0.17 in the previous quarter.

ServisFirst Bancshares (SFBS) , a regional bank headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, has announced an 11.7% increase to its quarterly dividend, raising it to $0.335 per share. At the current stock price of $92.25, this results in a dividend yield of 1.4%. The company’s annual dividend payout now totals $73 million. The next dividend will be paid on January 10, 2025.

Waste Management (WM) , a leading provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America, has announced a 10% increase to its quarterly dividend, raising it to $0.825 per share. This marks the 21st consecutive year of dividend increases for the company, showcasing its commitment to returning value to shareholders. At the current stock price of $209, WM’s dividend yield is 1.4%.

nVent Electric (NVT) , a global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, has announced a 5.3% increase to its quarterly dividend, raising it to $0.20 per share. At the current stock price of $72.50, this results in a dividend yield of 1.06%. The company’s annual dividend payout is now estimated at $133 million.

Pentair (PNR) , a global water solutions company, has announced an 8.7% increase to its quarterly dividend, raising it to $0.25 per share. At the current stock price of $105.49, this results in a dividend yield of 0.85%. The company’s annual dividend payout now rises to $165 million.

Pfizer Inc. (PFE) has announced a 2.4% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, raising it to $0.43 per share for the first quarter of 2025. This marks 15 consecutive years of increases.

Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) will raise its dividend by 3.3 percent to 62 cents per share quarterly in 2025. This brings the dividend track record to 17 consecutive years of increases for the Pharmaceuticals giant.