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Air conditioners. Syringes. Paint.
These are the sectors covered in today’s dispatch. We have two Dividend Kings making their latest payments, plus an inflation-beater with a relatively high starting yield.
There are no raises today, so let’s start with the most recognizable name…
Johnson & Johnson ($JNJ) Declares $1.30 Dividend
One of the best-performing stocks of all time, Johnson & Johnson develops, manufactures, and sells healthcare products, including surgical tools, knee replacement implants, and cancer treatments.
The company was founded in 1886, and Johnson & Johnson is a Dividend King that has continually raised its payments every year for 63 consecutive years.
This morning, the firm announced its latest payment.
Johnson & Johnson will pay a $1.30/share quarterly dividend, in-line with the previous.
Ex-dividend date: 2/24/26
Payout date: 3/10/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 2.51%
RPM International Inc. ($RPM) Declares $0.54 Dividend
A consumer staples and construction stock rolled into one.
RPM International owns recognizable household brands such as Rust-Oleum and DAP, while also producing industrial sealants and coatings used on landmarks including the Sydney Opera House and the Statue of Liberty.
This is another Dividend King, with RPM raising its payouts every year for 52 consecutive years.
Earlier this morning, the company announced its latest payment.
RPM International Inc. will pay a $0.54/share quarterly dividend, in-line with the last distribution.
Ex-dividend date: 1/16/26
Payout date: 1/30/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 2.08%
Watsco, Inc. ($WSO) Declares $3.00 Dividend
Watsco, Inc. sells air conditioners and refrigeration units. This may sound like a boring business, but the firm has beaten the market over the long-term and isn’t afraid to say it.
In its latest press release, Watsco notes, “Since entering distribution in 1989, Watsco has achieved an 18% compounded annual total-shareholder return through a combination of strong organic growth and the acquisition of more than 70 market-leading businesses.”
The company has also paid dividends for 52 consecutive years, stating that its philosophy is to share cash flow through dividends while maintaining a conservative balance sheet.
Watsco also boasts an inflation-beating five-year compound annual dividend growth rate of 11.06%, alongside a starting yield of 3.56%.
This morning, the company announced its latest distribution.
Watsco, Inc. will pay a $3.00/share quarterly dividend that is in-line with previous.
Ex-dividend date: 1/16/26
Payout date: 1/30/26
Forward starting dividend yield: 3.56%
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