Riding the Dividend Wave: Strong Increases Across My Portfolio with MA, AVGO, BMY, AMGN, and O

 Here are the recent dividend increases for several companies:

1. Mastercard (MA)

   • New Dividend: $0.76 per share
   • Previous Dividend: $0.66 per share
   • Increase: 15.15%
   • Dividend Yield: 0.57%
   • Ex-Dividend Date: February 7, 2025
   • Payable Date: February 21, 2025

2. Broadcom (AVGO)

   • New Dividend: $0.59 per share
   • Previous Dividend: $0.59 per share
   • Increase: 8.70%
   • Dividend Yield: 2.10%
   • Ex-Dividend Date: December 19, 2024
   • Payable Date: December 29, 2024

3. Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY)

   • New Dividend: $0.62 per share
   • Previous Dividend: $0.57 per share
   • Increase: 8.77%
   • Dividend Yield: 4.35%
   • Ex-Dividend Date: January 3, 2025
   • Payable Date: February 1, 2025

4. Amgen (AMGN)

   • New Dividend: $2.37 per share
   • Previous Dividend: $2.13 per share
   • Increase: 11.27%
   • Dividend Yield: 2.87%
   • Ex-Dividend Date: February 14, 2025
   • Payable Date: March 8, 2025

5. Realty Income (O)

   • New Dividend: $0.2555 per share (monthly)
   • Previous Dividend: $0.2545 per share (monthly)
   • Increase: 0.39%
   • Dividend Yield: 6.20%
   • Ex-Dividend Date: January 2, 2025
   • Payable Date: January 16, 2025

These companies are showing strong dividend increases, which could contribute positively to your portfolio's overall yield. Let me know if you want to dive deeper into any of these or need further analysis!

Key Takeaways

• Diverse Opportunities: The analyzed companies span sectors from financial services to real estate, showcasing opportunities across industries.

• Compelling Yields: While Realty Income and Bristol-Myers Squibb offer high yields for immediate income, Mastercard and Amgen focus on growth.