For those seeking stable returns, companies with a solid history of increasing dividends are often a great choice. In this piece, we’re spotlighting three standout companies—The Home Depot, Pool Corporation, and Hubbell Incorporated—that have not only maintained strong dividend growth but also recently announced significant hikes.
The Home Depot
The Home Depot, Inc. HD stands as the largest home improvement retailer globally, serving both the U.S. and international markets. The company offers a broad range of products, including building materials, home improvement items, garden supplies, and provides installation and equipment rental services.
Demonstrating a robust history, Home Depot has paid dividends for 38 consecutive years and increased them for 14 years in a row. In February, it announced a 7.7% hike in its quarterly dividend, bringing it to $2.25 per share, or $9 annually, yielding 2.59%.
Over the last twelve months, Home Depot achieved $151.8 billion in revenue and $14.8 billion in net income.
Pool Corporation
Pool Corporation POOL is a leading distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products worldwide. The company provides maintenance chemicals, pool accessories, repair and replacement parts, as well as building materials for pool installations and renovations.
Pool has a strong dividend track record, maintaining payments for 21 years and raising them for 13 consecutive years. On May 1, it announced a 9.1% increase in its quarterly dividend to $1.20 per share, or $4.80 annually, yielding 1.40%.
Over the past year, Pool Corp reported $5.4 billion in revenue and $500.4 million in net income.
Hubbell
Hubbell Incorporated HUBB specializes in manufacturing electrical and utility solutions. The company designs and produces a variety of products including wiring devices, lighting fixtures, industrial controls, and utility infrastructure products.
Hubbell has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years. In October 2023, it raised its quarterly dividend by 8.9% to $1.22 per share, or $4.88 annually, yielding 1.27%.
Over the last twelve months, Hubbell generated $5.48 billion in revenue and $725.7 million in net income.
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