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We’re closing out the week with two inflation-beating dividend hikes, along with the latest increase from a lesser-known Dividend King.
Let’s start with the largest raise, issued by a major insurance firm.
The Travelers Companies, Inc. ($TRV) Raises Dividend By 13.6%
The Travelers Companies, Inc. provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance. The firm operates across three primary segments: Business Insurance, Bond & Specialty Insurance, and Personal Insurance.
Travelers has increased its dividend for 22 consecutive years, with its latest hike announced yesterday. The company is raising its payout by 13.6%.
The Travelers Companies, Inc. will now pay a $1.25/share quarterly dividend.
Ex-dividend date: 6/10/26
Payout date: 6/30/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 1.67%
Costco Wholesale Corporation ($COST) Raises Dividend By 13.1%
Costco Wholesale Corporation may keep its famous hot dog combo priced at $1.50, but the company is incredibly generous when it comes to dividend increases.
Costco is a wholesale retailer operating 928 warehouses worldwide. The company has built a cult following of shoppers and investors, and Costco is also a dividend growth stock that has consistently raised its payouts at a rate that outpaces inflation.
Recently, Costco announced its latest dividend increase: a 13.1% raise.
Costco Wholesale Corporation will now pay a $1.47/share quarterly dividend.
Ex-dividend date: 5/1/26
Payout date: 5/15/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 0.59%
H.B. Fuller Company ($FUL) Raises Dividend By 4.3%
H.B. Fuller Company is a leading manufacturer of adhesives and sealants.
Its products include aviation gasket sealants, polysulfide sealants used in spacecraft, foam insulation adhesives for construction, and PET-certified, condensation-resistant adhesives used to label plastic soft drink bottles.
H.B. Fuller has been in business for over 130 years and is a Dividend King, having raised its payouts for 58 consecutive years.
Yesterday, the company announced its 58th consecutive annual increase, a 4.3% raise.
H.B. Fuller Company will now pay a $0.245/share quarterly dividend.
Ex-dividend date: 4/30/26
Payout date: 5/14/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 1.58%
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Thank you for reading, and have a fantastic day!
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Disclaimer: This article is for entertainment purposes only. It is not financial advice, always do your own research.
