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Today we have three new dividend raises, one from a water treatment company and two from regional banks. None of these businesses get much mainstream attention, despite delivering strong returns.
As always, biggest raise takes center stage…
Veralto Corporation ($VLTO) Raises Dividend By 18%
Veralto Corporation was spun off from Danaher in 2023 and has delivered an average annual total return of 14.43% since then.
The company develops water testing and treatment technologies. Essential services that billions rely on. Veralto’s products are used in the food safety, pharmaceutical, agriculture, and utility sectors.
This week, Veralto announced an 18% dividend raise.
Veralto Corporation will now pay a $0.13/share quarterly dividend.
Ex-dividend date: 12/31/25
Payout date: 1/30/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 0.52%
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. ($SFBS) Raises Dividend By 13.4%
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. operates the ServisFirst Bank which provides personal financial services in Atlanta, Birmingham, Charleston, and other Southern cities.
While not a well-known company, ServisFirst has delivered a 14.04% average annual total return over the past decade. The bank has also increased its dividend every year since going public in 2014.
Earlier this week, ServisFirst announced a 13.4% dividend raise.
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. will now pay a $0.38/share quarterly dividend.
Ex-dividend date: 1/2/26
Payout date: 1/13/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 2.06%
Fulton Financial Corporation ($FULT) Raises Dividend By 5.6%
Fulton Financial Corporation is a financial holding company that operates Fulton Bank branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Virginia.
This bank has been in business since 1882, and raised its dividend every year since 2009.
Yesterday, Fulton Financial announced a 5.6% dividend increase.
Fulton Financial Corporation will now pay a $0.19/share quarterly dividend.
Ex-dividend date: 12/31/25
Payout date: 1/15/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 3.82%
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Disclaimer: This article is for entertainment purposes only. It is not financial advice, always do your own research.
