Major Companies Boost Dividends in Latest Financial Updates

Recent announcements from several prominent companies highlight increases in their dividend payments, benefiting shareholders and reflecting strong financial performance.

Royal Bank of Canada Raises Dividend to $1.48

Royal Bank of Canada has declared an increase in its quarterly common share dividend by six cents, or four percent, raising it to $1.48 per share. This dividend will be payable on and after February 24, 2025, to shareholders who are on record as of January 27, 2025.

Deere Boosts Quarterly Dividend to $1.62

Deere’s Board of Directors has also taken action, declaring a quarterly dividend of $1.62 per share. This amount will be payable on February 10, 2025, for stockholders on record as of December 31, 2024. This increase adds 15 cents per share compared to the previous dividend of $1.47.

Microsoft Declares $0.83 Dividend for March 2025

On Tuesday, Microsoft announced that its board has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.83 per share. This dividend is set to be paid on March 13, 2025, to shareholders who are on record as of February 20, 2025, with the ex-dividend date also falling on February 20, 2025.

JBT Approves $0.10 Dividend for December 2024

In related news, JBT’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share on December 3, 2024. Shareholders of record as of December 13, 2024, will receive this payment on December 27, 2024.

Raymond James Financial Marks Dividend Increase to $0.50

Raymond James Financial recently declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share on December 3, 2024. Set for payment on January 16, 2025, this increase of 11.1% from the previous $0.45 per share, which was paid on October 15, 2024, reflects the company’s robust financial health.

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