Washington Trust Bancorp hikes dividend by 3.8%

-

Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH) will raise its quarterly dividend by 3.8 percent to 54 cents per share. This represents a two cent per share increase over the most recent quarterly dividend rate and the eleventh consecutive year with a dividend increase. The dividend will be paid January 7, 2022 to shareholders of record on January 3, 2022.

Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. is the publicly-owned holding company of The Washington Trust Company. Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is the oldest community bank in the nation, the largest state-chartered bank headquartered in Rhode Island and one of the Northeast’s premier financial services companies. Washington Trust offers a full range of financial services, including commercial banking, mortgage banking, personal banking, and wealth management and trust services, through its offices located in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Dividend News Headlines

Realty Income hikes dividend by 0.2%

-
On December 9, 2025, Realty Income (O) announced a 0.2% increase to its monthly dividend, lifting the payout to $0.27 per share . At a share price of $56.67 , the updated dividend implies a forward yield of roughly 5.7% . Realty Income is a long-standing Dividend Aristocrat with 31 consecutive years of dividend growth .
Read more

Edison International hikes dividend by 6%

-
Edison International hikes dividend by 6% to $0.8775 quarterly per share. This marks 22 consecutive years of increases by EIX. The dividend yield is 6.1%. Disclaimer:  The information provided here is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investors should conduct their own research or consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
Read more

Preferred Bank hikes dividend by 6.7%

-
On December 11, 2025, Preferred Bank (PB) announced a 6.7% dividend increase , raising its quarterly payout to $0.80 per share . Based on a share price of $98 , the updated dividend equals a forward yield of about 3.3% . The company now has a five-year dividend growth record .
Read more

Bristol-Myers Squibb hikes dividend by 1.6%

-
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 .
Read more

Centerpoint Energy hikes dividend by 4.5%

-
On December 12, 2025, CenterPoint Energy (CNP) announced a 4.5% dividend increase , raising its quarterly payout to $0.23 per share . Based on a share price of $37.33 , the updated dividend equals a forward yield of about 2.4% . The company now has a five-year dividend growth record .
Read more