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Let’s kick things off with a quick brainteaser.
Airplanes, auto parts, and Arm & Hammer baking soda.
What do these items have in common? The companies that make these products are all raising their dividends. One of these increases is even in the double-digits. We’ll start there.
Woodward, Inc. ($WWD) Raises Dividend By 14.3%
Founded in 1870 by Amos Woodward, Woodward, Inc. originally manufactured waterwheel components. Today, the company produces high-tech satellite gyro controls, aircraft yaw and brake pedals, and turbines used by power plants to generate electricity.
Yesterday, the company announced a 14.3% dividend increase.
Woodward, Inc. will now pay a $0.32/share quarterly dividend.
Ex-dividend date: 2/19/26
Payout date: 3/5/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 0.4%
Standard Motor Products, Inc. ($SMP) Raises Dividend By 6.5%
Founded in 1919, Standard Motor Products, Inc. is a leading independent manufacturer of aftermarket and replacement automotive parts.
While the company originally focused on ignition components, it now produces a wide range of cutting edge automotive products, including sensors, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, and wiring systems for electric vehicles.
The company announced a 6.5% dividend increase yesterday.
Standard Motor Products, Inc. will now pay a $0.33/share quarterly dividend.
Ex-dividend date: 2/16/26
Payout date: 3/2/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 3.31%
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. ($CHD) Raises Dividend By 4.2%
Did you know that TROJAN™ G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Trojan™) condoms are the #1–rated Trojan-branded condoms on Amazon? Church & Dwight proudly highlighted this fact in its latest quarterly report.
Founded in 1846, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is a multi-billion-dollar consumer staples company with a portfolio of well-known household and personal care brands.
The company owns brands including Arm & Hammer baking soda, OxiClean detergent, Trojan condoms, Therabreath mouthwash, Nair hair removal cream, and Vitafusion vitamins.
Yesterday, Church & Dwight announced a 4.2% dividend increase.
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. will now pay a $0.3075/share quarterly dividend.
Ex-dividend date: 2/13/26
Payout date: 3/2/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 1.28%
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