Dividend Aristocrat Becton Dickinson (BDX) will raise its 2017 quarterly dividend to $0.75 per share. This marks the 46th consecutive year of dividend increases for the medical technology company.
Black Hills Corp (BKH) will raise its quarterly dividend to $0.475 per share in the fourth quarter of 2017. It’s the second dividend increase this year by the utility company.
Peanut butter and meat products maker Hormel Foods will raise its quarterly dividend to $0.1875 per share. This marks the 52nd consecutive year of dividend increases for Dividend Aristocrat Hormel Foods.
Vectren Corporation (VVC) will raise its quarterly dividend to $0.45 per share in the fourth quarter of 2017. This marks the 58th consecutive year of dividend increases by the utility holding company.
On December 5, 2025, Morningstar (MORN) announced a 9.9% dividend increase , raising its quarterly payout to $0.50 per share . With shares trading at $218 , the new rate represents a forward yield of approximately 0.9% . Morningstar has now delivered 15 consecutive years of dividend growth .
On December 5, 2025, Graco (GGG) announced a 7.3% dividend increase , lifting its quarterly payout to $0.295 per share . At a share price of $83.47 , the new dividend represents a forward yield of roughly 1.4% . The company has now delivered 29 consecutive years of dividend growth .
On December 10, 2025, Bristol Myers-Squibb (BMY) announced a 1.6% dividend increase , raising its quarterly payout to $0.63 per share . At a share price of $51.21 , the new dividend represents a forward yield of roughly 4.9% . The company has now achieved 18 consecutive years of dividend growth .
On December 5, 2025, Albany International (AIN) announced a 3.7% dividend increase , raising its quarterly payout to $0.28 per share . With a share price of $49.61 , the new rate reflects a dividend yield of roughly 2.3% . The company has now delivered eight consecutive years of dividend growth .
On December 4, 2025, Owens Corning (OC) announced a 14.5% dividend increase , lifting its quarterly payout to $0.79 per share . With shares trading at $112 , the updated dividend represents a forward yield of roughly 2.8% . Owens Corning has now recorded 11 consecutive years of dividend growth and is recognized as a member of the Dividend Heroes .