The Best Dividend Reads This Week 📚
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Dividend Hike of the Week: Chevron (CVX)
Dividend Increase: +4.90%. 38 consecutive years. Proven dividend aristocrat.
Chevron (CVX) is paying a 4.37% dividend yield, with an annual payout of $6.52 per share, backed by 38 consecutive years of increases. Over the last three years, dividends have grown 7.08%, while a 67.08% payout ratio keeps distributions manageable while returning substantial cash to investors.
In 2024, Chevron delivered $27 billion in shareholder returns, increased production by 7% globally and 19% in the U.S., and raised its quarterly dividend by 5% to $1.71 per share.
However, Q4 2024 saw a dip in earnings due to losses in refining, though the company remains focused on strong capital discipline and production growth.
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This Week’s Best Reads 💡
Dividend Deep Dives & Investing Gold
Time to unwind and catch up on the best investing stories of the week. We’ve got a water utility that’s kept cash flowing for decades, a trucking giant delivering big on dividend growth, and a utility company quietly transforming energy.
Plus, Warren Buffett is making moves that could signal where opportunity lies next. And if you’ve ever wondered what financial freedom really means, Vicki Robin’s wisdom might just change the way you think about money. Settle in and enjoy!
6.78% Dividend Growth and 34 Years of Increases—This Water Utility Keeps Cash Flowing
Your Money or Your Life: How Vicki Robin Revolutionized Financial Independence
18.98% Dividend Growth in 3 Years—Is This Trucking Giant Built to Deliver?
Warren Buffett Is Shifting Focus to Smaller Companies—And That’s a Huge Signal for Investors
Riding the Rollercoaster: A Fresh Look at Dividends in the Consumer Discretionary Sector
Ready to dig deeper? These insights might just spark your next big dividend move. Happy investing!
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