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The Daily Dividend 8/8/25

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Good morning!

In today’s dispatch we have a high-yield REIT raising its dividend, a defense contractor issuing its latest quarterly payment, and an energy firm declaring its next distribution.

As always, raises take priority. So, let’s start with the REIT…

National Health Investors, Inc. ($NHI) Raises Dividend By 2.2%

National Health Investors, Inc. is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates senior housing. The company’s properties include independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities.

This firm has operated since 1991. And on Wednesday, National Health Investors, Inc. announced a 2.2% dividend raise.

National Health Investors, Inc. will now pay a $0.92/share quarterly dividend.

  • Ex-dividend date: 9/30/25

  • Payout date: 10/31/25

  • Forward starting dividend yield: 5.06%

General Dynamics Corporation ($GD) Declares $1.50 Dividend

Private jets, nuclear submarines, and M1 Abrams tanks.

These are just some of the products General Dynamics Corporation makes.

General Dynamics can trace its corporate linage all the way back to the 1800’s with John Philip Holland, inventor of the first "formally commissioned" US Navy submarine. Since then, the firm has continually expanded into new markets and military technologies.

As an income investment, General Dynamics has grown its dividend every year for over 30 years. And earlier this week, the company announced its latest quarterly distribution.

General Dynamics Corporation will pay a $1.50/share quarterly dividend, in-line with previous.

  • Ex-dividend date: 10/10/25

  • Payout date: 11/14/25

  • Forward starting dividend yield: 1.9%

Devon Energy Corporation ($DVN) Declares $0.24 Dividend

Devon Energy Corporation is an independent energy company that, per the company’s official description, uses a “disciplined cash-return business model” that is “designed to achieve strong returns, generate free cash flow and return capital to shareholders.”

The company has paid quarterly dividends every year since 1993. And when energy prices are high, Devon will typically pay special dividends too.

This week, the company announced its next distribution.

Devon Energy Corporation will pay a $0.24/share quarterly distribution, in-line with the previous quarter.

  • Ex-dividend date: 9/15/25

  • Payout date: 9/30/25

  • Forward starting dividend yield: 3.64%

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Disclaimer: This article is for entertainment purposes only. It is not financial advice, always do your own research.