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We’ve got major dividend news from a popular income investment, along with fresh payouts from two industrial names.
Let’s start with a well-known Dividend King’s latest raise.
Johnson & Johnson ($JNJ) Raises Dividend By 3.1%
Founded in 1886, Johnson & Johnson is one of the world’s largest healthcare companies.
The firm develops pharmaceuticals and cutting-edge medical technology. It is currently advancing the Ottava robotic surgical platform while expanding its Carvykti and Tremfya prescription drug segments.
Johnson & Johnson is a Dividend King with more than 50 consecutive years of dividend growth, and it recently announced its 64th straight annual increase.
This morning, the company raised its dividend by 3.1%.
Johnson & Johnson will now pay a $1.34/share quarterly dividend.
Ex-dividend date: 5/26/26
Payout date: 6/9/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 2.25%
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation ($KALU) Declares $0.77 Dividend
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation is a leading producer of semi-fabricated specialty aluminum products used in aircraft, automotive components, and packaging such as beverage cans.
The company was founded by Henry J. Kaiser, the industrialist known for his role in building the Hoover Dam and producing Liberty ships during World War II.
An interesting corporate history, and recently the firm announced its latest dividend.
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation will pay a $0.77/share quarterly dividend, in-line with the previous.
Ex-dividend date: 4/24/26
Payout date: 5/15/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 2.15%
A. O. Smith Corporation ($AOS) Declares $0.36 Dividend
A. O. Smith Corporation manufactures residential and commercial water heaters, along with water treatment products.
The company dates back to 1874, when Charles J. Smith founded it to produce parts for baby carriages. Since then, it has continuously evolved, building the first fully automated automobile frame assembly plant in 1921 and producing 4.5 million bombs, aircraft propellers, and landing gear during World War II.
Today, A. O. Smith is primarily focused on water heating and treatment solutions.
The company recently announced its latest distribution.
A. O. Smith Corporation will pay a $0.36/share quarterly dividend, in-line with the prior quarter.
Ex-dividend date: 4/30/26
Payout date: 5/15/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 2.14%
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Disclaimer: This article is for entertainment purposes only. It is not financial advice, always do your own research.
