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from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Caterpillar's 30% Payout Ratio Shows Why Its Dividend Can Survive the Next Recession

Caterpillar Inc ( NYSE: CAT) manufactures heavy equipment that builds the world's infrastructure. The company just paid $1.51 per share in January 2026, bringing its annual dividend to $6.04 (up from $5.84 in 2025). That 3.4% increase extends a 15-year streak of annual raises. With a yield under 1%, you're not buying CAT for income today. You're buying it for what the dividend becomes over the next decade.
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from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

H.B. Fuller Has Raised Its Dividend for 33 Years but Growth Is Slowing

H.B. Fuller’s dividend is supported by conservative payout ratios and a 33-year increase streak, but elevated leverage and lower earnings pose risk to sustainability.
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