Dividend Roundup: American Express, Dell, Walt Disney, Philip Morris, and more

This week’s dividend activity included increased payouts from First Farmers Financial (OTCQX:FFMR) and Acme United (ACU) as well as declarations from companies such as American Express (NYSE:AXP), and Dell (NYSE:DELL).

Additionally, looking towards next week, industry players such as Walt Disney (DIS) and Philip Morris (PM) 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:

First Farmers Financial (OTCQX:FFMR)

• Dividend declared: June 17
• New dividend amount: $0.50
• Previous amount: $0.49
• Increase: 2%

Acme United (ACU)

• Dividend declared: June 18
• New dividend amount: $0.16
• Previous amount: $0.15
• Increase: 6.7%

CNB Community Bancorp (OTCQX:CNBB)

• Dividend declared: June 18
• New dividend amount: $0.31
• Previous amount: $0.30
• Increase: 3.3%

Dividend Declarations

Here are some companies that have announced a dividend in the past week:

American Express (NYSE:AXP)

• Dividend declared: June 17
• Dividend amount: $0.82

Dell (NYSE:DELL)

• Dividend declared: June 17
• Dividend amount: $0.525

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)

• Dividend declared: June 17
• Dividend amount: $0.62

U.S. Bancorp (USB)

• Dividend declared: June 18
• Dividend amount: $0.50

Upcoming Dividend Calendar

Here are some companies that have an ex-dividend date coming next week:

Walt Disney (DIS)

• Ex-dividend date: June 24
• Payout date: July 23

Humana (HUM)

• Ex-dividend date: June 27
• Payout date: July 25

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP)

• Ex-dividend date: June 27
• Payout date: July 11

Philip Morris (PM)

• Ex-dividend date: June 27
• Payout date: July 15