In my ongoing journey toward building a sustainable stream of passive income through dividend stocks , I’ve recently made some strategic additions to my portfolio. These moves not only diversify my holdings but also significantly boost my expected yearly dividend income .
Here’s a breakdown of what I bought, why I chose these companies, and how much in additional dividends I’m now expecting to receive annually.
🛒 Recent Trades Summary (May 2025)
1. Woodside Energy Group (WDS) – Sold
- Trade Date : May 7, 2025
- Action : Sell
- Quantity : 25 shares
- Price per Share : $12.94
- Total Proceeds : $323.49
- Dividend Adjustment : $0.01
- Reason for Sale : Reallocate capital to higher-yielding or more stable dividend stocks
Selling my position in Woodside Energy Group (WDS) allowed me to reallocate capital into more stable, high-yield dividend names that better align with my long-term goals.
2. Realty Income Corp (O) – Bought
- Trade Date : May 13, 2025
- Action : Buy
- Quantity : 7 shares
- Price per Share : $54.92
- Total Cost : $384.44
- Current Monthly Dividend : $0.2685/share
- Annualized Dividend : $3.222/share
- Total Annual Dividend from Holding : $22.55
- Expected Next Ex-Date : July 15, 2025
- Expected Pay Date : August 1, 2025
💡 Known as "The Monthly Dividend Company," O has a long history of consistent monthly payouts and occasional dividend increases.
3. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) – Bought
- Trade Date : May 13, 2025
- Action : Buy
- Quantity : 1 share
- Price per Share : $148.94
- Total Cost : $148.94
- Current Quarterly Dividend : $1.24/share
- Annualized Dividend : $4.96/share
- Total Annual Dividend from Holding : $4.96
- Expected Next Ex-Date : July 19, 2025
- Expected Pay Date : August 7, 2025
💡 JNJ is a Dividend Aristocrat with over 60 years of consecutive dividend increases. Stable healthcare exposure makes it a core holding.
4. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) – Bought
- Trade Date : May 13, 2025
- Action : Buy
- Quantity : 3 shares
- Price per Share : $60.69
- Total Cost : $182.07
- Current Quarterly Dividend : $1.34/share
- Annualized Dividend : $5.36/share
- Total Annual Dividend from Holding : $16.08
- Expected Next Ex-Date : June 21, 2025
- Expected Pay Date : July 10, 2025
💡 LYB offers a solid yield and has shown strong dividend growth in recent years. Exposure to chemicals and industrial sectors adds cyclical strength.
🎯 Why These Stocks?
Let’s dive into each stock I added and why they fit well into a dividend-focused portfolio.
1. Realty Income (O) – The Monthly Dividend REIT
- Dividend : $0.2685/month per share
- Annualized : $3.222/share
- Yield : ~5.9%
- Why I bought it : Known as “The Monthly Dividend Company,” Realty Income has a long track record of paying consistent monthly dividends and modest annual increases. It’s a solid foundation for predictable passive income.
2. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) – Blue-Chip Healthcare Giant
- Dividend : $1.24/quarter
- Annualized : $4.96/share
- Yield : ~3.3%
- Why I bought it : One of the most respected dividend aristocrats, JNJ has raised its dividend for over 60 consecutive years. With exposure to healthcare, pharma, and consumer goods, it's a low-risk, high-quality holding.
3. LyondellBasell (LYB) – Industrial Sector Dividend Player
- Dividend : $1.34/quarter
- Annualized : $5.36/share
- Yield : ~4.3%
- Why I bought it : LYB offers a strong yield and has been increasing its dividend steadily in recent years. As a major chemical and plastics manufacturer, it benefits from infrastructure and manufacturing demand cycles.
💰 Additional Dividend Income Added
With my current holdings:
- 7 shares of O → 7 × $3.222 = $22.55/year
- 1 share of JNJ → 1 × $4.96 = $4.96/year
- 3 shares of LYB → 3 × $5.36 = $16.08/year
🧮 Total New Annual Dividend Income Added:
✅ $43.59/year
That translates to about:
- ~$3.63/month
- ~$10.90/quarter
Not bad for just a few trades!
📊 Looking Ahead
This small batch of trades has meaningfully increased my dividend base. Over time, as companies raise their dividends and I reinvest proceeds, this income will compound and grow.
To help manage this growth, I’ve also created:
- A dividend calendar to track upcoming payments
- A projected income schedule by month and quarter
- A cumulative tracker to monitor total dividend growth year-over-year
If you're interested, I can share the full Excel templates and tracking system I use to stay organized and focused on growing my passive income.
Final Thoughts
Building a dividend portfolio isn’t about making big, risky bets—it’s about consistency, patience, and smart allocation. Every small addition adds up over time, and today’s buys are laying the groundwork for a stronger, more resilient income stream tomorrow.
Here’s to more dividends and financial freedom in the years ahead!
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