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HomeDividends AnalysisDividend Quick PicksSummaryIn this article series, I summarize dividend announcements of the past week. Thirteen companies in my database (including 7 banks) announced dividend increases.JPMorgan Chase stands out with a 10% dividend hike, an A+ safety grade, and a new $50B buyback, and trades only 3.35% above fair value.Matson is the week's high-quality non-bank, boasting a 7.34 quality score, 9.4 safety score, and a conservative 10% payout ratio.Caution is warranted for The First Bancorp and John Wiley & Sons due to weaker quality scores, modest increases, and potential dividend safety concerns despite long payout streaks. Eoneren/E+ via Getty Images
I monitor dividend announcements for 700+ dividend growth stocks in my database and report on them in this weekly article series.
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