Dividend Roundup: H&R Block, Northrop Grumman, Costco, Hilton Worldwide, and more
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This week's dividend activity included increased payouts from Warner Music (NASDAQ:WMG) and H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) as well as declarations from companies like Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) and Foot Locker (FL).
Additionally, looking towards next week, industry players like Costco (NASDAQ:COST) and Hilton Worldwide (HLT) will see the ex-dividend dates for their upcoming dividend payments.
See a breakdown below of some of the highlights of this week, along with some upcoming activity on the dividend front.
Dividend Increases
Here are some companies that have announced a dividend increase in the past week:
Warner Music (WMG)

Dividend declared: August 14
New dividend amount: $0.17
Previous amount: $0.16
Increase: 6.3%

H&R Block (HRB)

Dividend declared: August 15
New dividend amount: $0.32
Previous amount: $0.29
Increase: 10.3%

Dillardâs (DDS)

Dividend declared: August 17
New dividend amount: $0.25
Previous amount: $0.20
Increase: 25%

Virtus Investment (VRTS)

Dividend declared: August 17
New dividend amount: $1.90
Previous amount: $1.65
Increase: 15.2%

Dividend Declarations
Here are some companies that have announced a dividend in the past week:
Suncor Energy (SU)

Dividend declared: August 14
Dividend amount: $0.52

Whirlpool (WHR)

Dividend declared: August 15
Dividend amount: $1.75

Foot Locker (FL)

Dividend declared: August 15
Dividend amount: $0.40

Northrop Grumman (NOC)

Dividend declared: August 16
Dividend amount: $1.87

Upcoming Dividend Calander
Here are some companies that have an ex-dividend date coming next week:
Pitney Bowes (PBI)

Ex-dividend date: August 21
Payout date: September 8

Aflac (AFL)

Ex-dividend date: August 22
Payout date: September 1

Costco (COST)

Ex-dividend date: August 24
Payout date: September 8

Hilton Worldwide (HLT)

Ex-dividend date: August 24
Payout date: September 29

Spirit Airlines (SAVE)

Ex-dividend date: August 24
Payout date: August 31

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