The Board of Directors of The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced quarterly dividends of $1.370 on the Common Stock and $1.245 on the Class B Common Stock. The dividends were declared April 30, 2025, and are payable June 16, 2025, to stockholders of record as of May 16, 2025. It is the 381st consecutive regular dividend on the Common Stock and the 162nd consecutive regular dividend on the Class B Common Stock.

the Coca-Cola Company today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 51 cents per common share, payable July 1 to shareowners of record of the company as of the close of business June 13.

Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) announced its Board of Directors has authorized a common stock dividend of $0.17 cents per share, payable June 16, 2025, to the Company's shareholders of record on June 2, 2025.

The board of directors of Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: MPC) has declared a dividend of $0.91 per share on common stock.

The dividend is payable June 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business May 21, 2025.

Genuine Parts Company Elects New Director and Declares Quarterly Dividend

Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) announced that shareholders have elected Laurie Schupmann to its Board of Directors. Schupmann, who retired in 2023 after nearly 40 years at PwC, brings significant financial and accounting expertise to the board. Concurrently, four board members—Gary Fayard, Johnny Johns, Betsy Camp, and Wendy Needham—have retired upon reaching the company’s mandatory retirement age.

The company also declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.03 per share, payable on July 2, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 6, 2025.

Williams’ (NYSE: WMB) board of directors has approved a regular dividend of $0.50 per share, or $2.00 annualized, on the company’s common stock, payable on June 30, 2025, to holders of record at the close of business on June 13, 2025.

This is a 5.3% increase from Williams’ 2024 quarterly dividend of $0.4750 per share.

BD announced it has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.04 per common share, payable on June 30, 2025 to holders of record on June 9, 2025. The indicated annual dividend rate is $4.16 per share.

The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC) announced that the Company’s Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share of common stock payable on June 27, 2025, to stockholders of record as of May 30, 2025.

Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend payment of $1.13 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable on June 6, 2025, out of surplus to holders of record at the close of business on May 16, 2025.

Linde plc (Nasdaq: LIN) announced its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share.

The dividend is payable on June 18, 2025 to shareholders of record on June 4, 2025.

Kellanova (NYSE: K) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.57 per share on the common stock of Kellanova, payable on June 13, 2025, to shareowners of record at the close of business on June 2, 2025.

The ex-dividend date is June 2, 2025. This is the 402nd dividend that Kellanova, previously Kellogg Company, has paid to owners of common stock since 1925.

Sierra Bancorp announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on May 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of May 5, 2025.

This marks the company’s 105th consecutive quarterly dividend. Sierra Bancorp is the parent company of Bank of the Sierra, one of the largest independent banks in California’s South San Joaquin Valley.

The Board of Directors of ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of twelve cents ($0.12) per share to holders of record of its Common Stock, $0.01 par value, on May 9, 2025, payable on May 23, 2025.

Provident Financial Holdings, Inc. , the holding company for Provident Savings Bank, F.S.B., today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share. Shareholders of the Company’s common stock at the close of business on May 15, 2025 will be entitled to receive the cash dividend. The cash dividend will be payable on June 5, 2025.

The Board of Directors of Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share on the company's outstanding common stock, a 13% increase from the previous quarter. The dividend is payable on June 27, 2025.

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.79 per share of URI common stock.

The dividend will be payable on May 28, 2025 to stockholders of record as of May 14, 2025.

The Board of Directors of The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) today declared a cash dividend of $1.51 per share of its common stock, payable on June 18, 2025 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 3, 2025.

Pfizer Declares Q2 2025 Dividend of $0.43 per Share

Pfizer Inc. has announced that its board of directors approved a second-quarter 2025 cash dividend of $0.43 per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend will be paid on June 13, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 9, 2025.

This marks the 346th consecutive quarterly dividend payment by Pfizer, underscoring the company’s long-standing commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Pfizer continues to focus on its mission of delivering scientific breakthroughs and innovative treatments to improve patient lives globally.

The Board of Directors of Public Service Enterprise Group (NYSE: PEG) today declared a $0.63 per share dividend on the outstanding common stock of the company for the second quarter of 2025.

All dividends for the second quarter are payable on or before June 30, 2025, to shareholders of record on June 9, 2025.

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.52 per share of its common stock.

The cash dividend will be payable on June 20, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 10, 2025.

The Board of Directors of L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.20 per common share, payable June 18, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 3, 2025.

Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.89 per common share, payable on June 26, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 5, 2025.

Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on Costco common stock and approved a quarterly increase from $1.16 to $1.30 per share, $5.20 on an annualized basis. The quarterly dividend is payable May 16, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 2, 2025.

Entegris, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENTG), a leading supplier of advanced materials and process solutions for the semiconductor and other high-technology industries, today announced that its board of directors has authorized a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share to be paid on May 21, 2025, to shareholders of record on the close of business on April 30, 2025.

M&T Bank Declares Quarterly Preferred Stock Dividends

M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE: MTB) announced on April 15, 2025, that it has declared quarterly cash dividends on two series of its perpetual preferred stock.

- A dividend of $0.3515625 per share will be paid on its Series H Preferred Stock on June 16, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 2, 2025.
- A dividend of $187.50 per share (or $0.46875 per depositary share) will be paid on its Series J Preferred Stock on June 16, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 2, 2025.

M&T Bank, headquartered in Buffalo, New York, operates across 12 northeastern U.S. states and Washington, D.C., with trust-related services provided by Wilmington Trust affiliates.

The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) announced that Robert J. Gamgort was elected to the Board of Directors of Sherwin-Williams at the company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders today. Following the Annual Meeting, Sherwin-Williams' Board now consists of nine members, including eight independent directors. Mr. Gamgort was also appointed to the Audit Committee of the Board.

The Board of Directors of The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) today announced a regular quarterly dividend of $0.79 per common share payable on June 6, 2025, to shareholders of record on May 16, 2025.

Old Second Bancorp Declares $0.06 Dividend for Q2 2025

Old Second Bancorp’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share. The dividend will be payable on May 5, 2025, to shareholders of record as of April 25, 2025.

Johnson & Johnson Increases Dividend for 63rd Consecutive Year

Johnson & Johnson announced a 4.8% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it from $1.24 to $1.30 per share. This marks the company’s 63rd consecutive year of dividend growth.

With the new rate, the annual indicated dividend rises from $4.96 to $5.20 per share. The next dividend will be paid on June 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of May 27, 2025. The ex-dividend date is also May 27, 2025.

Johnson & Johnson emphasized its continued focus on healthcare innovation through its Innovative Medicine and MedTech divisions.

Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: FERG; LSE: FERG) announced its intention to pay a dividend of $0.83 per share. The dividend will be paid on May 6, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 21, 2025.

Labcorp Holdings Inc. (NYSE: LH) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.72 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on June 11, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 29, 2025.

Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN and LEN.B), one of the nation's leading homebuilders, announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share for both Class A and Class B common stock payable on May 7, 2025 to holders of record at the close of business on April 23, 2025.

Applied Materials has announced a 15% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, raising it to $0.46 per share. The dividend is payable on June 12, 2025, to shareholders of record as of May 22, 2025. This marks the eighth consecutive year the company has increased its dividend.

Additionally, the Board of Directors approved a new $10 billion share repurchase authorization, which adds to the approximately $7.6 billion remaining from a prior authorization. Over the past decade, Applied Materials has returned nearly 90% of its free cash flow to shareholders.

CFO Brice Hill stated that these actions reflect confidence in the company’s business outlook and commitment to delivering long-term shareholder value.

Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE:CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.225 per outstanding share of Carrier common stock. The dividend will be payable on May 22, 2025 to shareowners of record at the close of business on May 2, 2025.

The board of directors of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADP) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.54 per share payable July 1, 2025 to shareholders of record on June 13, 2025.

The Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) voted today to maintain the quarterly dividend of one dollar and forty-one cents ($1.41) per share of common stock, payable May 20, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 21, 2025.

Caterpillar has paid a cash dividend every year since the company was formed and has paid a quarterly dividend since 1933. Caterpillar has paid higher annual dividends to shareholders for 31 consecutive years and is recognized as a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index.

Citigroup declares quarterly common and preferred stock dividends

Citigroup has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.56 per share on its common stock, payable on May 23, 2025, to shareholders of record as of May 5. The board also declared dividends for multiple series of preferred stock, with payments ranging from $9.6875 to $29.75 per depositary receipt, depending on the series. Most preferred dividends are scheduled for May 15, with varying record dates.

The board of directors of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) declared a quarterly cash dividend on the common stock of $1.60 per share. The dividend will be payable May 5, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business April 16, 2025.

The board also declared a cash dividend on the following series of preferred stocks:

Series B: a quarterly dividend of 45 cents per share will be payable June 10, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business May 16, 2025.
Series S: a semi-annual dividend of $2,500.00 per share ($25.00 per each depositary share, 100 of which represent one share of Series S preferred stock) will be payable May 1, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business April 16, 2025.
Series T: a quarterly dividend of $850.00 per share ($8.50 per each depositary share, 100 of which represent one share of Series T preferred stock) with a payment date of June 15, 2025, will be payable the next business day to shareholders of record at the close of business May 30, 2025.
Series U: a quarterly dividend of $1,500.00 per share ($15.00 per each depositary share, 100 of which represent one share of Series U preferred stock) will be payable May 15, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business April 30, 2025.
Series V: a quarterly dividend of $1,550.00 per share ($15.50 per each depositary share, 100 of which represent one share of Series V preferred stock) with a payment date of June 15, 2025, will be payable the next business day to shareholders of record at the close of business May 30, 2025.
Series W: a quarterly dividend of $1,562.50 per share ($15.6250 per each depositary share, 100 of which represent one share of Series W preferred stock) with a payment date of June 15, 2025, will be payable the next business day to shareholders of record at the close of business May 30, 2025.

The Board of Directors of Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, declared a quarterly dividend of $0.94 per ordinary share, or $3.76 per share annualized. The dividend is payable on June 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 6, 2025.

Trane Technologies has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends on its common shares since 1919 and annual dividends since 1910.

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.61 per share of outstanding Common Stock. The dividend will be payable in cash on May 30, 2025, to shareholders of record on May 16, 2025.

Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the world’s #1 AI CRM, today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share (actual dividend: $0.416 per share), which represents a 4% increase over the previous quarter’s dividend. The dividend is payable April 24, 2025 to shareholders of record on April 10, 2025.

THOR Industries Declares $0.50 Per Share Dividend

On March 25, 2025, THOR Industries, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share. The dividend will be payable on April 22, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 8, 2025.

The Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company today approved the company’s 63rd consecutive annual dividend increase, raising the quarterly dividend approximately 5.2% from 48.5 cents to 51 cents per common share.

The quarterly dividend is equivalent to an annual dividend of $2.04 per share, up from $1.94 per share in 2024. The first quarter dividend is payable April 1 to shareowners of record as of March 14.

The company returned $8.4 billion in dividends to shareowners in 2024, bringing the total amount of dividends paid to shareowners since Jan. 1, 2010, to $93.1 billion.

Commercial Metals Company (CMC) has announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share of its common stock. The dividend will be paid on April 9, 2025, to stockholders of record as of March 31, 2025. The announcement was made through a press release on March 19, 2025.

Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the Company’s quarterly cash dividend from $0.85 to $0.89 per share of common stock. This dividend increase will be effective for quarterly dividends payable after March 27, 2025, and will raise the annualized dividend payout to $3.56 per share of common stock.

Cristiano Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm Incorporated, said, “We are pleased to announce an increase in our quarterly dividend. Given our long-term growth expectations we provided at our 2024 Investor Day, we remain committed to returning capital to stockholders through a balanced capital return policy, including a baseline of anti-dilutive stock repurchases, and an annualized dividend target of low- to mid-single-digit percentage growth.”

Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.83 per share. The dividend is payable June 12, 2025, to shareholders of record on May 15, 2025. The ex-dividend date will be May 15, 2025.

Tecnoglass Inc. announced that it will pay a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share for the first quarter of 2025. The dividend will be distributed on April 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2025.

The Board of Directors of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.50 per common share, payable April 15, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 31, 2025. At this quarterly dividend rate, the annual dividend is equivalent to $2.00 per common share.

On March 7, 2025, the Board of Directors of The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) declared a $0.10 per common share dividend, payable April 11, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 3, 2025.

Applied Materials has announced a 15% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, raising it to $0.46 per share, payable on June 12, 2025, to shareholders of record as of May 22, 2025. This marks the eighth consecutive year of dividend increases. The company’s Board of Directors has also authorized a new $10 billion share repurchase program, supplementing the existing program, which had $7.6 billion remaining at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2025.

CFO Brice Hill highlighted that over the past decade, Applied Materials has returned nearly 90% of its free cash flow to shareholders. The dividend increase and expanded buyback program reflect confidence in the company’s business prospects and its commitment to returning excess cash to shareholders.

The announcement includes forward-looking statements regarding dividend payments and share repurchases, subject to risks and market conditions. Applied Materials remains a leader in materials engineering solutions for semiconductor and display manufacturing, with a focus on innovation at the atomic scale.

IAC announced that its Board of Directors approved the planned spin-off of Angi Inc. and declared a special dividend distributing all shares of Angi capital stock held by IAC to its stockholders. The distribution will be completed on March 31, 2025, with IAC stockholders of record as of March 25, 2025, receiving approximately 0.5178 shares of Angi Class A common stock per share of IAC stock held, subject to final adjustments. No fractional shares will be issued, and stockholders will receive cash for any fractional entitlements. After the spin-off, IAC will no longer own any shares of Angi.

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0375 per share of the company’s Class A common stock. The cash dividend will be payable on March 27, 2025, to shareholders of record of Class A common stock at the close of business on March 18, 2025.

EastGroup Properties (NYSE: EGP) (the "Company" or "EastGroup") announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.40 per share payable on April 15, 2025, to shareholders of record of Common Stock on March 31, 2025. This dividend is the 181st consecutive quarterly distribution to EastGroup's shareholders and represents an annualized dividend rate of $5.60 per share. EastGroup has increased or maintained its dividend for 32 consecutive years. The Company has increased it 29 years over that period, including increases in each of the last 13 years.

The board of directors of Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) on Thursday, March 6, 2025, approved the company's cash dividend for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 of $0.70 per ordinary share. This quarterly declaration is consistent with the dividend increase announcement made by the company in May 2024. Medtronic is a constituent of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats index, having increased its annual dividend payment for the past 47 consecutive years. The dividend is payable on April 11, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 28, 2025.

AECOM (NYSE: ACM) announced on March 6, 2025, that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share. The dividend will be payable on April 17, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on April 2, 2025. The declaration and payment of future dividends remain at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

NXP Semiconductors announced that its board of directors has approved a quarterly interim dividend of $1.014 per ordinary share for the first quarter of 2025. The dividend will be paid in cash on April 9, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 19, 2025.

The company stated that this decision reflects the continued strength of its capital structure and confidence in its long-term growth and cash flow. Cash dividends will be subject to a 15% Dutch dividend withholding tax, though certain shareholders may be eligible for a full or partial refund.

NXP, a global leader in semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets, generated $12.61 billion in revenue in 2024.

Philip Morris International Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.35 per common share. The announcement was made through a press release on March 6, 2025, which is included as an exhibit in the company's SEC filing. The information disclosed is for regulatory purposes and is not considered filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a $2.38 per share dividend for the second quarter of 2025. The dividend will be paid on June 6, 2025, to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 16, 2025.

AAON, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 25% increase in its regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.10 per share, or $0.40 annually. The dividend will be payable on March 28, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 18, 2025. The company disclosed this information in a press release, which is included as an exhibit in the filing.

The board of directors of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's common stock, payable May 9, 2025, to shareholders of record on April 11, 2025. This is the 28th consecutive annual dividend increase authorized by the General Dynamics board and represents a 5.6% increase over last year's dividend.

Nordstrom, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend. The company issued a press release on February 26, 2025, to disclose this decision. The details of the dividend, including the amount and payment date, were not provided in the 8-K filing but are included in the press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

This announcement reaffirms Nordstrom’s commitment to returning value to shareholders. Investors and stakeholders can review the full details of the press release for further information.

Bristol Myers Squibb Announces Dividend
PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of sixty-two cents ($0.62) per share on the $0.10 par value common stock of the company. The dividend is payable on May 1, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on April 4, 2025.

In addition, the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of fifty cents ($0.50) per share on the company’s $2.00 convertible preferred stock, payable on June 2, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 6, 2025.

American Express Board Authorizes 17 Percent Dividend Increase
March 3, 2025
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Board of Directors of American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) has approved a $0.12, or 17 percent, increase in the quarterly dividend on the company’s common stock, consistent with the planned increase discussed in the company’s fourth-quarter 2024 earnings release.

The dividend was raised to $0.82 per common share, from $0.70, payable on May 9, 2025, to shareholders of record on April 4, 2025.

American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) announced a special, one-time cash dividend of $2.00 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on March 28, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 17, 2025. The company also provided details on its common stock repurchases during the first quarter of 2025, up to February 27, 2025.

This announcement was made through a press release, which was included as Exhibit 99.1 in the company's Form 8-K filing. The filing specifies that the information provided is not considered "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not subject to its associated liabilities.

The company’s securities, including its common stock (AFG) and multiple subordinated debentures, continue to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Altria Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.02 Per Share

Chubb Limited announced that its Board of Directors will recommend an increase in its quarterly dividend at the 2025 Annual General Meeting, marking the 32nd consecutive annual increase. The proposed dividend will be $3.88 per share annually, paid in four quarterly installments of $0.97 per share, up from the current $0.91 per share.

Additionally, the Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.91 per share, payable on April 4, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 14, 2025. This will be the fourth and final installment of the dividend approved by shareholders in May 2024.

Chubb operates in 54 countries, offering a range of insurance products, including property and casualty, personal accident, supplemental health, reinsurance, and life insurance. The company is listed on the NYSE under the ticker CB and is part of the S&P 500 index.

Chubb cautioned that forward-looking statements in the announcement are subject to risks and uncertainties, including potential capital constraints or extraordinary events that could impact dividend payments. More details are available in Chubb’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Steve Madden reported strong financial results for 2024, with revenue growing 15.2% to $2.28 billion. However, gross profit margins declined slightly to 41.0% from 42.0% in 2023 due to a greater mix of private label business and increased promotional activity. Net income was $169.4 million, or $2.35 per diluted share, compared to $171.6 million, or $2.30 per diluted share, in 2023. Adjusted net income, which excludes non-GAAP items, rose to $192.4 million, or $2.67 per diluted share.

In Q4 2024, revenue increased 12.0% to $582.3 million, driven by strong growth in wholesale accessories and apparel (+35.4%) and direct-to-consumer sales (+8.4%). Wholesale footwear revenue grew modestly at 1.0%. Gross profit margin declined to 40.4% from 41.3% due to increased private label sales.

CEO Edward Rosenfeld expressed confidence despite 2025 headwinds, particularly new U.S. import tariffs. He highlighted the pending acquisition of luxury footwear brand Kurt Geiger, expected to close in Q2 2025, as a major growth opportunity.

For 2025, Steve Madden expects revenue growth of 17-19%, with diluted EPS ranging between $2.30 and $2.40. The company maintained a strong balance sheet with $203.4 million in cash and equivalents, ending the year with 291 retail stores and 42 international concessions.

The company repurchased $98.4 million in stock in 2024 and announced a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share, payable on March 21, 2025.

Bentley Systems reported a strong performance for Q4 and full-year 2024, with total revenues reaching $1.35 billion, up 10.1% from the previous year. Subscription revenues grew by 13.2%, and the annualized recurring revenue reached $1.28 billion. Net income per diluted share was $0.72 for the year, compared to $1.00 in 2023. Adjusted EPS increased to $1.07 from $0.91.

For 2025, Bentley expects total revenues between $1.46 billion and $1.49 billion, with subscription revenue growth of 10.5% to 12.5%. The company plans to maintain double-digit ARR growth, improve operating income margins, and generate free cash flows between $415 million and $455 million. A quarterly dividend increase to $0.07 per share was announced.

Popular, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend will be payable on April 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 18, 2025. This decision reflects the company's ongoing commitment to returning value to shareholders.

General Motors (GM) announced an increase in its share repurchase program to a total of $6.3 billion, with $4.3 billion remaining after executing a $2.0 billion accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreement. The ASR will involve GM repurchasing shares from Barclays and J.P. Morgan Chase, with final settlement expected by June 30, 2025.

Additionally, GM plans to raise its quarterly dividend by $0.03 per share, beginning with its next expected dividend declaration in April 2025. The company remains focused on strategic capital allocation to enhance shareholder value.

GM's filing also included forward-looking statements, outlining potential risks such as supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures, regulatory challenges, and competition in the electric vehicle market. The company reaffirmed its commitment to operational efficiency and financial discipline while navigating the evolving automotive landscape.

Steel Dynamics, Inc. announced a 9% increase in its first-quarter 2025 cash dividend and authorized an additional $1.5 billion for share repurchases. The company stated that these actions reflect its commitment to returning capital to shareholders while maintaining a strong financial position.

source: Steel Dynamics, Inc., February 24, 2025.

Linde plc (Nasdaq: LIN) today announced its Board of Directors has declared an 8% increase in the company's quarterly dividend to $1.50 per share. This marks the 32nd consecutive year of quarterly dividend increases on the company’s common stock.

The dividend is payable on March 27, 2025, to shareholders of record on March 13, 2025.

Domino’s Pizza reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024, demonstrating steady growth across key metrics. Global retail sales grew 4.4% in the fourth quarter and 5.9% for the full year, with U.S. same-store sales rising 0.4% in Q4 and 3.2% for the year. International same-store sales increased 2.7% in Q4 and 1.6% for the full year, excluding foreign currency impact.

The company achieved global net store growth of 364 locations in the fourth quarter and 775 stores in 2024. Income from operations rose 6.4% in Q4 and 7.3% for the year, with net income increasing 7.7% and 12.5%, respectively. Diluted earnings per share grew 9.2% in Q4 to $4.89 and 13.8% for the year to $16.69.

The Board of Directors approved a 15% increase in the quarterly dividend to $1.74 per share. CEO Russell Weiner attributed the company’s success to its "Hungry for MORE" strategy, which focuses on driving order growth and market share. Looking ahead, Domino’s aims to continue expanding its market leadership in the global pizza industry.

source: Domino’s Pizza, Inc., SEC Form 8-K, February 24, 2025.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) announced that C. Martin Wood III will retire from the company's board of directors at the conclusion of his current term, following the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders. His decision not to stand for re-election was not due to any disagreement with the board or the company. As a result, the size of the board will be reduced from 12 to 11 members.

Additionally, on February 21, 2025, Flowers Foods completed its previously announced acquisition of Purposeful Foods Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Simple Mills, Inc., for $795 million in cash, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. Simple Mills, founded in 2012, is a leading natural brand known for its premium better-for-you crackers, cookies, snack bars, and baking mixes.

Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 25 cents per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on March 28, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 14, 2025.

Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV; Nasdaq Stockholm: ALIV.sdb), a global leader in automotive safety systems, has declared a quarterly dividend of 70 cents per share for the first quarter of 2025. The dividend will be payable on March 24, 2025, to holders of common stock on the New York Stock Exchange and on March 25, 2025, to holders of Swedish Depository Receipts (SDRs) listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. The ex-dividend date for common stock is March 7, while for SDRs it is March 6.

Prologis has announced a 5% increase in its annualized dividend, raising it to $4.04 per share of common stock. The company’s board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.01 per share, payable on March 31, 2025, to stockholders of record as of March 18, 2025. Additionally, holders of the company’s 8.54% Series Q Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock will receive a dividend of $1.0675 per share.

Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company Approves 63rd Consecutive Annual Dividend Increase

The Coca-Cola Company’s Board of Directors has approved the company’s 63rd consecutive annual dividend increase, raising the quarterly dividend by approximately 5.2% from 48.5 cents to 51 cents per share. This brings the annual dividend to $2.04 per share, up from $1.94 in 2024. The first-quarter dividend is scheduled to be paid on April 1 to shareholders of record as of March 14.

In 2024, Coca-Cola returned $8.4 billion in dividends to shareholders, bringing total dividend payments since 2010 to $93.1 billion. The company continues to emphasize its commitment to shareholder returns while maintaining its focus on sustainability, product innovation, and global expansion.

Coca-Cola, a global beverage leader, operates in more than 200 countries with a portfolio that includes Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Dasani, Smartwater, BODYARMOR, Powerade, Costa Coffee, Minute Maid, Simply, Fairlife, and more. The company remains dedicated to reducing sugar in its products, increasing sustainability efforts, and driving long-term growth.

This dividend increase reflects Coca-Cola’s financial strength and long-standing commitment to delivering consistent shareholder value.

LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.15 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on March 21, 2025, to stockholders of record as of March 7, 2025.

LCI Industries, through its Lippert subsidiary, is a global leader in supplying engineered components for the outdoor recreation and transportation markets. The company emphasizes innovation, advanced manufacturing, and customer experience to serve both OEM and aftermarket customers.

This announcement includes forward-looking statements regarding financial performance, market conditions, and operational risks. The company advises investors to consider various risk factors, including global economic conditions, supply chain challenges, and industry trends, as outlined in its SEC filings.

Green Brick Partners, Inc. (NYSE: GRBK) announced that on March 14, 2025, it will distribute a quarterly dividend to holders of its depositary shares (NYSE: GRBK.PRA). The dividend, payable to shareholders of record as of March 1, 2025, amounts to $359.38 per share of Series A Preferred Stock, equivalent to $0.35938 per Series A Depositary Share.

The dividend covers the period from December 15, 2024, through March 15, 2025, and reflects an annual dividend rate of 5.75% on the $25,000.00 liquidation preference per share of Series A Preferred Stock, equivalent to $1.4375 per Series A Depositary Share per year.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced that its Board of Directors authorized a quarterly cash dividend of $0.43 per common share, payable on April 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 14, 2025. This reflects an 10% increase over the previous dividend payment of $0.39.

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) reported fiscal first-quarter 2025 results that exceeded expectations, highlighting a positive start to the year with improving demand trends across key sectors.

Revenue for the quarter surpassed $2.4 billion, driven by sequential growth in Industrial, Automotive, and Communications, and double-digit year-over-year growth in Consumer. The company generated $3.8 billion in operating cash flow and $3.2 billion in free cash flow on a trailing twelve-month basis.

Continuing its long history of shareholder returns, ADI raised its quarterly dividend by 8% to $0.99 per share, marking its 21st consecutive year of increases. Additionally, the company expanded its share repurchase authorization by $10 billion, bringing the total remaining buyback capacity to approximately $11.5 billion.

CEO Vincent Roche noted that ADI outperformed its outlook despite macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges, citing strong cyclical recovery and new customer wins as key drivers. CFO Richard Puccio echoed this optimism, stating that bookings improved during the quarter, particularly in Industrial and Automotive, positioning the company for sequential and year-over-year growth in the next quarter.

With fiscal 2025 expected to be a year of growth, ADI remains focused on delivering differentiated innovation, enhancing customer experience, and maintaining an agile supply chain.

Atmus Filtration Technologies announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per common share. The dividend will be paid on March 19, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 4, 2025.

Atmus, a global leader in filtration and media solutions, has been in operation for over 65 years, serving industries such as trucking, agriculture, construction, mining, marine, and power generation. The company is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and employs approximately 4,500 people worldwide.

MetLife has announced the declaration of preferred stock dividends for the first quarter of 2025. The company declared dividends for Series D, E, F, and G preferred stocks, along with a conditional dividend for Series A, subject to final confirmation of financial conditions.

The declared dividends include:
- A semi-annual dividend of $29.375 per share for Series D preferred stock.
- A quarterly dividend of $351.5625 per share for Series E, translating to $0.3515625 per depositary share.
- A quarterly dividend of $296.875 per share for Series F, equating to $0.296875 per depositary share.
- A semi-annual dividend of $19.250 per share for Series G.
- A quarterly dividend of $0.35516415 per share for Series A, pending confirmation expected around March 5.

All dividends are scheduled for payment on March 17, 2025, to shareholders of record as of February 28, 2025. The Series A record date falls on March 2, 2025, and its ex-dividend date will be set after final confirmation.

MetLife, a global financial services firm, continues to operate in over 40 markets, offering insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management. The company cautioned that forward-looking statements in its announcement are subject to risks and uncertainties.

Embecta Corp. reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, with total revenues of $261.9 million, a decrease of 5.6% on a reported basis and 4.8% on an adjusted constant currency basis. U.S. revenues decreased by 4.6%, while international revenues fell by 6.6% on a reported basis.

Gross profit was $157.1 million, reflecting a margin of 60.0%, down from $185.9 million and a margin of 67.0% in the prior year. Adjusted gross profit was $164.2 million, with a margin of 62.7%. Operating income decreased to $28.7 million, with an operating margin of 11.0%, compared to $45.5 million and 16.4% in the prior year.

Net income for the quarter was essentially break-even, with earnings per diluted share at $0.00, down from $20.1 million and $0.35 per share in the previous year. However, adjusted net income increased to $38.3 million, or $0.65 per share, compared to $35.3 million and $0.61 per share in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $97.3 million, representing a margin of 37.2%, compared to $90.4 million and 32.6% in the prior year.

Embecta also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share. Looking ahead, the company is progressing with its restructuring plan and brand transition, with plans to share a long-term strategy and multi-year financial outlook during its Investor and Analyst Day in May 2025.

Terex Reports Strong Full-Year 2024 Results, Declares Quarterly Dividend

Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX) announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2024, showcasing robust performance across key metrics. The company achieved full-year sales of $5.1 billion, with operating margins of 10.3%, improving to 11.3% on an adjusted basis.

The company’s full-year earnings per share (EPS) stood at $4.96, with an adjusted EPS of $6.11, reflecting solid operational efficiency and strong demand across its markets.

In the fourth quarter, Terex saw significant contributions from its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, achieving adjusted operating margins of 21.9%, highlighting the company’s commitment to sustainable business practices while maintaining operational excellence.

In line with its positive financial performance, Terex declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share, further enhancing shareholder value. This announcement reflects the company’s confidence in its future growth and financial health.

Peabody (NYSE: BTU) reported its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results for 2024. In the fourth quarter, net income attributable to common stockholders decreased to $30.6 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, from $192.0 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, in the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $176.7 million, including a $41.4 million non-cash charge due to Australia currency remeasurement, compared to $345.1 million in Q4 2023.

For the full year, Peabody's revenue totaled $4,236.7 million, a decrease from $4,946.7 million in 2023. Full-year net income attributable to common stockholders was $370.9 million, or $2.70 per diluted share, down from $759.6 million, or $5.00 per diluted share, in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA for the year was $871.7 million, compared to $1,363.9 million in 2023.

Peabody President and CEO Jim Grech highlighted the company's strong fourth-quarter performance and its transformational acquisition, which is expected to reshape Peabody positively. The company also achieved record low injury rates and reduced over $100 million in reclamation bonding obligations.

Key highlights include:
- Agreement to purchase four premium hard coking coal operations in Australia's Bowen Basin, shifting Peabody to a predominantly steelmaking-coal supplier.
- Development of the Centurion Mine in Australia, with longwall production expected to start in March 2026.
- A record low injury frequency rate (TRIFR) and safety achievements.
- A partnership with RWE to expand Peabody's R3 Renewables platform for solar and energy storage projects on reclaimed mine lands.
- A record $110 million in bond release approval for reclaimed U.S. lands, with reclaimed lands now exceeding disturbed lands by a ratio of 1.7 to 1.

Peabody declared a $0.075 per share dividend on February 6, 2025.

Western Alliance Bancorporation filed a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 6, 2025, announcing the declaration of quarterly cash dividends for both its common and preferred stock. The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.38 per share of common stock, payable on February 28, 2025, to shareholders of record as of February 14, 2025. Additionally, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $106.25 per share (equivalent to $0.265625 per depositary share) on its 4.250% Fixed Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, payable on March 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 15, 2025.

Tradeweb Markets Inc. reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year results for 2024. Quarterly revenues reached $463.3 million, a 25.2% increase compared to the previous year. The company saw a 36.7% rise in average daily volume (ADV) to $2.3 trillion, with record ADV in U.S. government bonds, mortgages, and global repurchase agreements. Net income for the quarter rose 54.2% to $159.9 million, while adjusted net income increased 19.2% to $181.2 million. Tradeweb also declared a 20.0% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.12 per share.

NOV Inc. reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results with key highlights:

Fourth Quarter 2024:
- Net income was $160 million, or $0.41 per diluted share.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $302 million.
- Cash flows from operations were $591 million, with Free Cash Flow of $473 million.
- Capital equipment orders totaled $757 million, reflecting a book-to-bill of 121%.
- The company returned $141 million to shareholders during the quarter.

**Full-Year 2024:**
- Net income for the year was $635 million, or $1.60 per diluted share.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $1.11 billion.
- Cash flows from operations reached $1.30 billion, and Free Cash Flow was $953 million.
- Capital equipment orders totaled $2.75 billion, resulting in a book-to-bill of 122%.
- Shareholder returns for the year amounted to $337 million.

The company saw positive growth in its backlog and revenue, and substantial cash flow generation, while navigating a more challenging macro environment and geopolitical uncertainties. NOV anticipates a flat-to-lower global industry activity in 2025 but expects continued profitability improvements and healthy cash flow generation, driven by its growing backlog and adoption of new technologies.

For further details, the company has also noted that it intends to return at least 50% of its Excess Free Cash Flow annually, with plans for a supplemental dividend in the first half of 2025.

Old Dominion Freight Line Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings and Announces Dividend Increase

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024, with a 7.3% decrease in quarterly revenue to $1.39 billion. Net income for the quarter was $263.1 million, down 18.5% from the same period in 2023, and diluted earnings per share dropped 16.3% to $1.23. The company attributed the decline primarily to an 8.2% decrease in LTL tons per day.

Despite the revenue drop, the company maintained strong service performance with a 99% on-time delivery rate and a cargo claims ratio below 0.1%. Operating income for the quarter also declined by 20.7%, and the operating ratio worsened to 75.9% due to the revenue drop.

Old Dominion generated $401.1 million in net cash from operating activities during the quarter and announced plans for capital expenditures in 2025 totaling $575 million.

In a positive development for shareholders, the company declared a 7.7% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it to $0.28 per share, payable on March 19, 2025. This increase follows the company's March 2024 two-for-one stock split.

WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) reported net income for 2024 based on generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) of $1.5 billion, or $4.83 per share, compared to $1.3 billion, or $4.22 per share, in 2023.

Full-year 2024 earnings included a charge of 6 cents per share related to certain capital expenditures under the Qualifying Infrastructure Plant (QIP) rider that were disallowed by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). Full-year 2023 earnings included a non-cash charge of 41 cents per share for similar disallowed capital investments. Excluding these charges, adjusted earnings for 2024 rose to $4.88 per share, a 5.4% increase from 2023's adjusted earnings of $4.63 per share.

For Q4 2024, the company reported net income of $453.5 million, or $1.43 per share, compared to $218.5 million, or $0.69 per share, in Q4 2023. Adjusted earnings for Q4 2023 were $1.10 per share, excluding a non-cash charge.

The company posted consolidated revenues of $8.6 billion for the year, a decrease of $293.1 million from 2023.

Scott Lauber, president and CEO, commented, "We delivered another year of solid results on virtually every meaningful measure—from customer satisfaction to financial performance to steady execution of our capital plan. We have significant growth opportunities ahead and will continue to focus on enhancing value for our customers and stockholders."

Electricity retail deliveries (excluding the iron ore mine in Michigan's Upper Peninsula) increased by 0.5% for the year. Small commercial and industrial customers saw a 0.7% increase in electricity consumption, while large commercial and industrial customers had a 0.1% increase. Residential electricity use rose by 0.5%. On a weather-normal basis, retail electricity deliveries were up by 0.1% for the year.

Natural gas deliveries in Wisconsin (excluding natural gas used for power generation) decreased by 2.9%, with a weather-normal decrease of 0.1%.

WEC Energy Group reaffirmed its earnings guidance for 2025, expecting earnings per share to be between $5.17 and $5.27, representing a growth of 7.6% from the midpoint of the 2024 adjusted earnings guidance of $4.85 per share.

On January 16, the board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.8925 per share, a 6.9% increase over the previous dividend rate, marking the 22nd consecutive year of dividend increases for the company.

Apollo Global Management, Inc. reported its fourth quarter and full-year results for 2024. Highlights include record origination activity exceeding $220 billion, inflows of more than $150 billion, and assets under management surpassing $750 billion. For the fourth quarter, the company declared a cash dividend of $0.4625 per share of its Common Stock, payable on February 28, 2025, to holders of record as of February 18, 2025. Additionally, a cash dividend of $0.8438 per share of its Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock was declared, with a payment date of April 30, 2025, to holders of record as of April 15, 2025.

Apollo will host a webcast on February 4, 2025, to review its financial results. For more details, visit Apollo's Investor Relations website.

RB Global, Inc. (NYSE: RBA) announced an amendment to the record date for its quarterly cash dividend. The record date has been adjusted from February 6, 2025, to February 14, 2025. The payment date for the dividend will remain March 3, 2025, as originally announced. The dividend is set at US$0.29 per common share and is considered an eligible dividend for Canadian income tax purposes.

International Bancshares Corporation (IBC) announced a 6% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, raising it to seventy cents per share. The dividend is payable on February 28, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 14, 2025. The decision was approved by IBC’s Board of Directors on January 31, 2025.

Standard Motor Products, Inc. has announced an increase in its quarterly dividend from 29 cents per share to 31 cents per share. The dividend will be payable on March 3, 2025, to shareholders of record as of February 14, 2025. The company, a leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive parts, made the announcement through its Board of Directors.

Cincinnati Financial Corporation announced a 7% increase in its regular quarterly cash dividend, raising it to 87 cents per share from the previous 81 cents. The dividend is payable on April 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 24, 2025. The company emphasized its financial strength and commitment to shareholders while continuing to assist policyholders affected by the recent California wildfires. The financial impact of these losses will be material for the first quarter of 2025, but the company remains confident in its ability to absorb losses and maintain dividend payments.

Tompkins Financial Corporation (NYSE American: TMP) announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.62 per share. The dividend is payable on February 21, 2025, to common shareholders of record as of February 14, 2025.