One way to identify dividend growth stocks is to look for dividend increases. Companies that pay rising dividends are likely to be financially healthy, generate consistent cash flow and regular dividend. I am interested in stocks with at least ten consecutive years of increasing annual dividend payments (Dividend Achievers). Here is a list of US companies that increased their dividends this week.



Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO)



Industry: Communication Equipment

Sector: Technology



Cisco Systems Inc is a supplier of data networking equipment and software. Its products include routers, switches, access equipment, and security and network management software which allow data communication among dispersed computer networks.



Cisco Systems Inc. has declared quarterly dividend of $0.3500 (+6.0606% increase). It goes ex-dividend on 2019-04-04 and is payable on 2019-04-24. Cisco Systems Inc. has 8 years of consecutive dividend increase.



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Price $48.4 Market Cap $217.605 billion Annualized Dividend $1.4 Yield 2.947% EPS(TTM) $2.38 Payout Ratio 58.824% 50-day moving average $45.245 200-day moving average $44.595 P/E Ratio 20.77 52 week range $40.19 - $49.47

Peer Comparison



Ticker Dividend Yield EPS (TTM) P/E Payout Ratio CSCO $1.4 2.947% $2.38 20.77 58.824% XLK $0.992 1.439% $0 N/A N/A





L3 Technologies Inc. (LLL)



Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Sector: Industrials



L3 Technologies Inc is a provider of various communication and electronic systems and products used on military, homeland security and commercial platforms. It is also a contractor in aerospace systems, security and detection systems, and pilot training.



L3 Technologies Inc. has declared quarterly dividend of $0.8500 (+6.2500% increase). It goes ex-dividend on 2019-02-28 and is payable on 2019-03-15. L3 Technologies Inc. has 15 years of consecutive dividend increase.



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Price $209.04 Market Cap $16.435 billion Annualized Dividend $3.4 Yield 1.628% EPS(TTM) $10.76 Payout Ratio 31.599% 50-day moving average $185.206 200-day moving average $196.666 P/E Ratio 19.72 52 week range $158.76 - $223.725





Robert Half International Inc. (RHI)



Industry: Employment Services

Sector: Industrials



Robert Half International Inc is a staffing agency providing specialized staffing and risk consulting services through divisions such as Accountemps, Robert Half Finance & Accounting, OfficeTeam, Robert Half Technology, and others.



Robert Half International Inc. has declared quarterly dividend of $0.3100 (+10.7143% increase). It goes ex-dividend on 2019-02-22 and is payable on 2019-03-15. Robert Half International Inc. has 15 years of consecutive dividend increase.



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Price $66.28 Market Cap $8.051 billion Annualized Dividend $1.24 Yield 1.871% EPS(TTM) $3.59 Payout Ratio 34.54% 50-day moving average $59.856 200-day moving average $65.62 P/E Ratio 18.66 52 week range $52.79 - $79.91





Allstate Corporation (The) (ALL)



Industry: Insurance - Property & Casualty

Sector: Financial Services



Allstate Corp, through its subsidiaries, is primarily engaged in the property-liability insurance business and the life insurance, retirement and investment products business. It offers its products in the United States and Canada.



Allstate Corporation (The) has declared quarterly dividend of $0.5000 (+8.6957% increase). It goes ex-dividend on 2019-02-27 and is payable on 2019-04-01. Allstate Corporation (The) has 8 years of consecutive dividend increase.



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Price $93.23 Market Cap $30.944 billion Annualized Dividend $2 Yield 2.128% EPS(TTM) $8.03 Payout Ratio 24.907% 50-day moving average $85.359 200-day moving average $92.259 P/E Ratio 11.75 52 week range $77 - $102.73





Jack Henry & Associates Inc. (JKHY)



Industry: Business Services

Sector: Industrials



Jack Henry & Associates Inc is a provider of information processing solutions for community banks. Its products and services include processing transactions, automating business processes and managing information.



Jack Henry & Associates Inc. has declared quarterly dividend of $0.4000 (+8.1081% increase). It goes ex-dividend on 2019-02-28 and is payable on 2019-03-18. Jack Henry & Associates Inc. has 15 years of consecutive dividend increase.



Jack Henry & Associates Increases Quarterly Dividend On Its Common Stock By Eight Percent To $0.40 Per Share



Price $132.37 Market Cap $10.305 billion Annualized Dividend $1.6 Yield 1.198% EPS(TTM) $3.59 Payout Ratio 44.568% 50-day moving average $130.379 200-day moving average $137.711 P/E Ratio 37.27 52 week range $115.848 - $163.68





Industry: Travel & Leisure

Sector: Consumer Cyclical



Hasbro Inc provides children and family leisure time and entertainment products and services which includes manufacturing and marketing of games and toys. It reaches customers by leveraging its well-known brands such as Transformers, Monopoly, and Nerf.



Hasbro Inc. has declared quarterly dividend of $0.6800 (+7.9365% increase). It goes ex-dividend on 2019-04-30 and is payable on 2019-05-15. Hasbro Inc. has 9 years of consecutive dividend increase.



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Price $89.75 Market Cap $11.382 billion Annualized Dividend $2.72 Yield 3.023% EPS(TTM) $3.84 Payout Ratio 70.833% 50-day moving average $85.763 200-day moving average $92.33 P/E Ratio 22.5 52 week range $76.84 - $109.6





NorthWestern Corporation (NWE)



Industry: Utilities - Regulated

Sector: Utilities



NorthWestern Corp is a part of the utilities market sector. The primary occupation of the company involves the generation and transmission of electricity. It also provides natural gas.



NorthWestern Corporation has declared quarterly dividend of $0.5750 (+4.5455% increase). It goes ex-dividend on 2019-03-14 and is payable on 2019-03-29. NorthWestern Corporation has 10 years of consecutive dividend increase.



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Price $64.99 Market Cap $3.274 billion Annualized Dividend $2.3 Yield 3.535% EPS(TTM) $3.7 Payout Ratio 62.162% 50-day moving average $62.246 200-day moving average $58.577 P/E Ratio 17.71 52 week range $50.46 - $67.8

Peer Comparison



Ticker Dividend Yield EPS (TTM) P/E Payout Ratio NWE $2.3 3.535% $3.7 17.71 62.162% XLU $1.761 3.166% $0 N/A N/A





Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. (NUS)



Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods

Sector: Consumer Defensive



Nu Skin Enterprises Inc develops and distributes consumer products including anti-aging skin products, body care, hair care, men's care, oral care, sun protection and cosmetics under Nu Skin and Pharmanex brands.



Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. has declared quarterly dividend of $0.3700 (+1.3699% increase). It goes ex-dividend on 2019-02-22 and is payable on 2019-03-13. Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. has 18 years of consecutive dividend increase.



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Price $63.45 Market Cap $3.861 billion Annualized Dividend $1.46 Yield 2.101% EPS(TTM) $3.86 Payout Ratio 37.824% 50-day moving average $63.237 200-day moving average $72.862 P/E Ratio 16.34 52 week range $56.094 - $88.68





Industry: Chemicals

Sector: Basic Materials



Sherwin-Williams Co provides architectural paint and paint related products; and provides coatings for original-equipment manufacturers. It conducts its operations in North and South America, the Caribbean region, Europe, Asia, and Australia.



Sherwin-Williams Company (The) has declared quarterly dividend of $1.1300 (+31.3953% increase). It goes ex-dividend on 2019-02-22 and is payable on 2019-03-08. Sherwin-Williams Company (The) has 40 years of consecutive dividend increase.



Sherwin-Williams Declares Dividend of $1.13 per Common Share



Price $431.78 Market Cap $40.633 billion Annualized Dividend $3.44 Yield 0.793% EPS(TTM) $18.52 Payout Ratio 18.575% 50-day moving average $400.25 200-day moving average $412.821 P/E Ratio 23.71 52 week range $355.28 - $479.64





T. Rowe Price Group Inc. (TROW)



Industry: Asset Management

Sector: Financial Services



T. Rowe Price Group Inc is a financial services holding company. It provides company sponsored U.S. mutual funds, other sponsored pooled investment vehicles, subadvisory services, separate account management, recordkeeping, and related services.



T. Rowe Price Group Inc. has declared quarterly dividend of $0.7600 (+8.5714% increase). It goes ex-dividend on 2019-03-14 and is payable on 2019-03-29. T. Rowe Price Group Inc. has 32 years of consecutive dividend increase.



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Price $97.34 Market Cap $23.365 billion Annualized Dividend $3.04 Yield 3.098% EPS(TTM) $7.14 Payout Ratio 42.577% 50-day moving average $92.935 200-day moving average $106.41 P/E Ratio 13.67 52 week range $84.59 - $127.43

Peer Comparison



Ticker Dividend Yield EPS (TTM) P/E Payout Ratio TROW $3.04 3.098% $7.14 13.67 42.577% GROW $0.03 2.597% $0 N/A N/A VRTS $2.2 2.255% $12.26 8.12 17.945% AMG $1.28 1.202% $14.51 7.51 8.822% WDR $1 5.701% $2.3 7.72 43.478% FII $1.08 3.881% $2.39 11.87 45.188% EV $1.4 3.458% $3.23 12.71 43.344% BEN $1.04 3.289% $3.2 10.14 32.5% AMP $3.6 2.793% $14.84 8.81 24.259% AB $2.56 8.339% $2.68 11.19 95.522%





Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc. (SKT)



Industry: REITs

Sector: Real Estate



Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc owns and operates outlet centers in the United States and Canada. It is a self-administered and self-managed REIT. It also develops, acquires, owns and manages outlet shopping centers.



Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc. has declared quarterly dividend of $0.3550 (+1.4286% increase). It goes ex-dividend on 2019-04-29 and is payable on 2019-05-15. Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc. has 26 years of consecutive dividend increase.



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Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc. (SKT) CEO Steven Tanger on Q4 2018 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

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Price $21.8 Market Cap $2.087 billion Annualized Dividend $1.4 Yield 6.301% EPS(TTM) $2.49 Payout Ratio 56.225% 50-day moving average $21.964 200-day moving average $22.001 P/E Ratio 8.73 52 week range $19.76 - $24.91



