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The Travelers Companies Inc. (NYSE: TRV) reported a 50% year-over-year increase in net income, as disclosed in its Q3 earnings report on October 16, beating analyst expectations. The earnings per share (EPS) and revenue also exceeded forecasts, driven by reduced catastrophe losses of $402 million, down from $939 million in Q3 2024. The current dividend yield is 1.59% with a payout ratio of 17.3% and 21 consecutive years of dividend increases.
Elevance Health Inc. (NYSE: ELV) announced Q3 earnings on October 21, surpassing both revenue and earnings estimates with a 12% year-over-year growth in operating revenue. The dividend yield stands at 2.16% with a payout ratio of 28% and 14 years of annual dividend increases, although the company is facing margin pressures.
Church & Dwight Inc. (NYSE: CHD) also reported Q3 earnings, exceeding expectations with over 3% year-over-year organic sales growth and raising its full-year cash flow guidance. The company maintains a dividend yield of 1.36%, a payout ratio of 37%, and has increased dividends for 29 consecutive years. However, their stock is facing a resistance level at the 50-day simple moving average.
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