The Impact of Dividend Increases through September of 2019

When talking about dividend increases, this is us talking about dividend investing, at it’s finest!  Given the third quarter-end had recently passed, I wanted to reflect on what occurred over the last 9 months.  This is not any old reflection, but specifically about dividend increases and their impact on my portfolio this year.  Now that tax reform was 2018 news, how are the dividend increases stacking up this year?

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Lanny’s September Dividend Income Summary

Big quarter-end baby!  September 2019 marks the official close of the 3rd quarter, as we march into the last quarter of the year.  This month typically bears heavy fruit and is a great appetizer for what’s to come through the 4th quarter, especially December.  Though the investment activity isn’t busy as we’d like it to be, via limited stock purchases, the dividends continue to flow and reinvest to produce additional income going forward.  Without further-ado, time to jump into my September Dividend Income results!

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The Impact of Dividend Increases through March of 2019

When talking about dividend increases, this is us talking about dividend investing, at it’s finest!  Given the first quarter-end had recently passed, I wanted to reflect on what occurred over the last 3 months.  This is not any old reflection, but specifically about dividend increases and their impact on my portfolio this year.  Now that tax reform was 2018 news, how are the dividend increases stacking up this year?

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Expected Dividend Increases in May 2019

This month, let’s ignore the fluff and get right into it.  For those of you that are new, each month we discuss companies that are expected to announce a dividend increase before the calendar flips again.  We also summarize the previous month’s results.  There were a TON of dividend increases in April and we need to start summarizing them right away.  Here are the expected dividend increases in May 2019!

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Slowing Dividend Growth in 2019 and Why It Is Not All Doom and Gloom

Once again, as I sip on a delicious, warm cup of coffee, I have found myself shaking my head.  This time, the disappointment was at the hands of Pepsico (PEP).  Their recent 3% dividend increase left a lot to be desired.  It is significantly lower than last year and their 5-year average dividend growth rate.   But Pepsi wasn’t the only company that has made me feel this way in 2019.  We’re noticing a frustrating trend in 2019….slowing dividend growth.

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The Impact of Dividend Increases through September of 2018

When talking about dividend increases, this is us talking about dividend investing, at it’s finest!  Given another quarter-end had recently passed, I wanted to reflect on what occurred over the last 9 months.  I do not mean just any old reflection, but I am going to be specifically talking about dividend increases and their impact on my portfolio this year.  Tax reform has been rewarding, as companies have been sending portions of the cost savings to their shareholders.

 

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The Impact of Dividend Increases through June of 2018

Dividend investing at it’s finest!  I thought now would be a great time to reflect on what has occurred over the last 6 months in the dividend income portfolio of mine.  I do not mean just any old reflection, but I am going to be specifically talking about dividend increases and what the impact has been on my portfolio this year.  Tax reform has truly showed their colors and companies have been sending the savings, or part of, to their shareholders.

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