Dividend Roundup: Johnson & Johnson, Hyatt, Northrop Grumman, Altria Group, and more

This week’s dividend activity included increased payouts from United Bancorp (UBCP) and Altria (NYSE:MO) as well as declarations from companies like Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) and Nordstrom (JWN).

Additionally, looking towards next week, industry players such as Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) and Hyatt (NYSE:H) 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:

Avnet (AVT)

• Dividend declared: August 19
• New dividend amount: $0.33
• Previous amount: $0.3113
• Increase: 6.0%

United Bancorp (UBCP)

• Dividend declared: August 22
• New dividend amount: $0.1775
• Previous amount: $0.1750
• Increase: 1.4%

Altria Group (MO)

• Dividend declared: August 23
• New dividend amount: $1.02
• Previous amount: $0.98
• Increase: 4.1%

Dividend Declarations

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

Estée Lauder (EL)

• Dividend declared: August 19
• Dividend amount: $0.66

Nordstrom (JWN)

• Dividend declared: August 21
• Dividend amount: $0.19

Northrop Grumman (NOC)

• Dividend declared: August 21
• Dividend amount: $2.06

Raymond James Financial (RJF)

• Dividend declared: August 22
• Dividend amount: $0.45

Upcoming Dividend Calendar

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

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)

• Ex-dividend date: August 27
• Payout date: September 10

Hyatt (H)

• Ex-dividend date: August 27
• Payout date: September 10

Yum Brands! (YUM)

• Ex-dividend date: August 27
• Payout date: September 6

eBay (EBAY)

• Ex-dividend date: August 30
• Payout date: September 13