As of January 15th S&P Dow Jones Indices has removed insurer Chubb from its Dividend Aristocrats Index, following the acquisition by Ace Limited (ACE/CB).
The average Dividend Aristocrat lost 1.2% in 2015, with 25 gainers out of the 52 stocks that have raised their dividend for at least 25 years. The biggest gainer in 2015 was Hormel Foods . The biggest loser was Franklin Resources . Only Chevron didn't raise its dividend in 2015.
Merck KGaA (MRK) announced a dividend of €2.20 per share for 2025 on March 13. The shares will trade ex-dividend on April 27, 2026, with payment scheduled for April 29, 2026.
Bachem Holding (BANB) announced a total dividend of CHF 0.90 per share, consisting of a regular and an additional dividend of CHF 0.45 each. The shares will trade ex-dividend on May 4, 2026.
The Dividend Freak highlights two amazing dividend growers In the new Dividend Freak video two great dividend growth stocks are highlighted: Fastenal and Penske Automotive. Not many people know that these companies have a strong track record and increase the dividend by double digits annually. We also look at the almost 20 dividend hikes in the second and third week of January 2024, including several Aristocrats and two monthly dividend payers.