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Happy Friday! Let’s end the week on a high note with three new dividend increases, including two from recognizable household names.
The biggest raise, however, comes from a company many people have probably never heard of.
Let’s start there.
Aura Minerals Inc. ($AUGO) Raises Dividend By 18.2%
Aura Minerals Inc. is a mining company that explores, develops, and operates gold and copper projects across the Americas.
The company operates mines in Honduras, Brazil, and Mexico.
Gold and metals are hot commodities right now, and Aura Minerals stock has surged nearly 300% over the past 12 months.
Recently, the company announced an 18.2% dividend increase.
Aura Minerals Inc. will now pay a $0.78/share quarterly dividend.
Ex-dividend date: 5/19/26
Payout date: 5/26/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 3.48%
Shell plc ($SHEL) Raises Dividend By 5%
Did you know Shell plc was an early pioneer of road maps? Or that the company originally started as an importer of seashells?
Shell plc is one of the largest energy companies in the world. It explores for oil and gas, operates chemical manufacturing plants and refineries, and runs a global network of convenience stores and fueling stations.
This week, Shell announced a 5% dividend increase.
Shell plc will now pay a $0.7812/share quarterly dividend.
Ex-dividend date: 5/22/26
Payout date: 6/29/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 3.58%
PepsiCo, Inc. ($PEP) Raises Dividend By 4%
Here’s something interesting: Lay’s potato chips are sold as Walkers in the UK, Sabritas in Mexico, and Chipsy in Egypt.
PepsiCo, Inc. is a global food and beverage giant with a large portfolio of recognizable brands, including Pepsi, Lay’s, Gatorade, Doritos, Cheetos, and Ruffles.
The company is a Dividend King and recently announced its 54th consecutive annual dividend increase, a 4% raise.
PepsiCo, Inc. will now pay a $1.48/share quarterly dividend.
Ex-dividend date: 6/5/26
Payout date: 6/30/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 3.8%
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Disclaimer: This article is for entertainment purposes only. It is not financial advice, always do your own research.
