EasyResearch weekly dividends update

The latest weekly dividend update also includes companies with growing dividends. 💹

Marriott International Inc., Microchip Technology, and S&P Global Inc. are companies in the update that have an annual dividend payout higher than last year, preparing to pay the last quarterly dividend for the 2023 calendar year (CY).

• Marriott International Inc.'s annual dividend nearly doubled from last year, increasing by more than 90%, also higher than the annual payouts of the years prior.
• Microchip Technology’s 2023 CY dividend is 37% higher than the previous year's annual payout; the company has increased its dividend 79 times since its inception.
• S&P Global Inc. has been increasing its dividend annually for at least 50 years; the payout for this year is 8% higher than last year’s.

Vodafone Group PLC will be paying in more than one market: the American and British markets.

There are ETFs (exchange-traded funds) from the JSE also preparing to pay dividends with upcoming last dates to trade.

This week marks the last week for EasyProperties' quarterly auctions, and there are also certain properties preparing to pay dividends later in the week.

Australia 

Amcor Plc will be paying AU$0.19 per share.

• Last trading date - 20 November 2023
• Payment date - 12 December 2023

Elders Ltd will be paying AU$0.23 per share.

• Last trading date - 20 November 2023
• Payment date - 20 December 2023

Kelly Partners Group Holdings Ltd will be paying AU$0.004 per share.

• Last trading date - 20 November 2023
• Payment date - 30 November 2023

Nufarm Limited will be paying AU$0.05 per share.

• Last trading date - 21 November 2023
• Payment date - 15 December 2023

ALS Ltd will be paying AU$0.19 per share.

• Last trading date - 22 November 2023
• Payment date - 14 December 2023
  
  
  

South Africa

Vunani Limited will be paying R0.09 per share.

• Last trading date – 21 November 2023
• Payment date – 27 November 2023

Afrimat Limited will be paying R0.40 per share. 

• Last trading date – 21 November 2023
• Payment date – 27 November 2023

Octodec Investments Limited will be paying R0.75 per share. 

• Last trading date – 21 November 2023
• Payment date – 27 November 2023

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited will be paying R0.23 per share. 

• Last trading date – 21 November 2023
• Payment date – 27 November 2023

Redefine Properties Limited will be paying R0.23 per share. 

• Last trading date – 21 November 2023
• Payment date – 27 November 2023

Exemplar REITail Limited will be paying R0.64 per share. 

• Last trading date – 21 November 2023
• Payment date – 27 November 2023

United Kingdom 

Vodafone Group PLC will be paying €0.04 per share.

• Last trading date - 22 November 2023
• Exchange rate date - 26 January 2024
• Payment date - 02 February 2024

British Land Company PLC will be paying  £0.12 per share.

• Last trading date - 22 November 2023
• Payment date - 05 January 2024

Land Securities Group PLC R.E.I.T will be paying £0.09 per share.

• Last trading date - 22 November 2023
• Payment date - 02 January 2024

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust Plc will be paying £0.01 per share.

• Last trading date - 22 November 2023
• Payment date - 15 December 2023

Imperial Brands PLC will be paying £0.51 per share.

• Last trading date - 22 November 2023
• Payment date - 29 December 2023

America 

Microchip Technology Inc will be paying $0.43 per share.

• Last trading date - 20 November 2023
• Payment date - 06 December 2023

Marriott International Inc will be paying $0.52 per share.

• Last trading date - 20 November 2023
• Payment date - 29 December 2023

Viatris Inc will be paying $0.12 per share.

• Last trading date - 21 November 2023
• Payment date - 15 December 2023

Fortive Corp will be paying $0.08 per share.

• Last trading date - 21 November 2023
• Payment date - 29 December 2023

• Last trading date - 21 November 2023
• Payment date - 15 December 2023

Vodafone Group PLC will be paying €0.04 per share.

• Last trading date - 21 November 2023
• Exchange rate date - 26 January 2024
• Payment date - 02 February 2024

Walker & Dunlop Inc will be paying $0.63 per share. 

• Last trading date - 21 November 2023
• Payment date - 08 December 2023

Moody's Corp will be paying $0.77 per share.

• Last trading date - 21 November 2023
• Payment date - 15 December 2023

Applied Materials Inc will be paying $0.32 per share.

• Last trading date - 21 November 2023
• Payment date - 14 December 2023

Northrop Grumman Corp will be paying $1.87 per share.

• Last trading date - 22 November 2023
• Payment date - 13 December 2023

Tractor Supply Co will be paying $1.03 per share.

• Last trading date - 22 November 2023
• Payment date - 12 December 2023

Paycom Software Inc will be paying $0.37 per share.

• Last trading date - 22 November 2023
• Payment date - 11 December 2023

Yum Brands Inc will be paying $0.60 per share.

• Last trading date - 24 November 2023
• Payment date - 08 December 2023

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp will be paying $0.15 per share.

• Last trading date - 24 November 2023
• Payment date - 08 December 2023

S&P Global Inc will be paying $0.90 per share.

• Last trading date - 24 November 2023
• Payment date - 12 December 2023

Live Oak Bancshares Inc will be paying $0.03 per share.

• Last trading date - 24 November 2023
• Payment date - 12 December 2023

As the realms of technology, sustainability, and global policy continue to intersect, recent developments in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), electric vehicles (EVs), and lithium (also referred to as "White Gold"), have been making waves across international markets.

The global economy is shifting towards a green economy, and companies are strategically safeguarding their earnings by embracing sustainable practices.

As countries return to work to ensure food security while working on the energy transition: there are potential opportunities in the electric vehicle (EV), energy supply, and fertilizer sectors.