US Dividends Aristocrats thread

[Mr. Wood]

which course seller will let u see their real money trades?

dream on man. after pay thousands and thousands on course sellers, u will get more upsells and force to pay monthly subscriptions.

u die yr pasar.

why pay when u can get the same for free

 

[Mr. Wood]

UNM May 2020

 

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AMP May 2020

 

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https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/news/may0220.pdf

The amount of investment gains/losses in any given quarter is usually meaningless and delivers figures for net earnings per share that can be extremely misleading to investors who have little or no knowledge of accounting rules

An analysis of Berkshire’s operating earnings follows (dollar amounts are in millions).
First Quarter 2020 2019
Insurance-underwriting$ 363 $ 389
Insurance-investment income 1,386 1,237
Railroad, utilities and energy 1,751 1,858
Other businesses 2,038 2,200
Other 333 (129)
Operating earnings $5,871 $5,555

At March 31, 2020, insurance float (the net liabilities we assume under insurance contracts) was approximately $130 billion, an increase of approximately $1 billion since yearend 2019.

 

[Mr. Wood]

https://www.suredividend.com/dividend-aristocrats-list/
May 1st, 2020

On January 24th, 2020, Amcor (AMCR), Atmos Energy (ATO), Realty Income (O), Essex Property Trust (ESS), Ross Stores (ROST), Albemarle (ALB), and Expeditors International (EXPD) were added to the Dividend Aristocrats Index which brings the total number of Dividend Aristocrats up from 57 to 64. Then on March 31st, 2020, United Technologies merged with Raytheon to form Raytheon Technologies, changed its ticker to RTX, and spun off Carrier Global (CARR) and Otis Worldwide (OTIS) to bring the total Dividend Aristocrat count up to 66.

The 7 Best Dividend Aristocrats Today
#7: AT&T Inc. (T)
#6: Pentair plc (PNR)
#5: Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA)
#4: AbbVie Inc. (ABBV)
#3: General Dynamics (GD)
#2: Franklin Resources (BEN)
#1: Exxon Mobil (XOM)

 

[Mr. Wood]

https://drive.google.com/open?id=146BftRRMpAFVXcFQ_OZ56i8rD2-8OEsv

S&P500 may 2020

 

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stock analysis welcome

 

[Mr. Wood]

L Brands Outlines Go-Forward Strategy
May 04, 2020

As part of L Brands’ strategy, the company remains committed to establishing Bath & Body Works as a pure-play public company and is taking the necessary steps to prepare the Victoria’s Secret Lingerie, Victoria’s Secret Beauty and PINK businesses (collectively, Victoria’s Secret) to operate as a separate, standalone company.

Bath & Body Works has a consistent track record of delivering strong results, including another record year in 2019. It is continuing to build on its pre-pandemic momentum to fuel greater long-term growth and profitability.

Bath & Body Works has a powerful and proven leadership team that is continuing to make decisions to create innovative merchandise that resonates with customers, while managing expenses and making appropriate investments to drive growth in the business.

 

[Mr. Wood]

Unum Group Reports First Quarter 2020 Results
May 4, 2020

Net income of $161.0 million ($0.79 per diluted common share) for the first quarter of 2020; after-tax adjusted operating income was $274.1 million ($1.35 per diluted common share).
- Strong balance sheet and liquidity with holding company cash of $1.0 billion; weighted average risk-based capital ratio of approximately 365 percent; and after-tax adjusted operating statutory income of $326.1 million for the first quarter of 2020.

"Our resilient franchise, with its strong capital and liquidity position, has weathered numerous economic and business cycles successfully in the past, and we have a well-developed road map for managing through these times.

 

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Omega Reports First Quarter 2020 Results
May 04, 2020

The Company reported net income of $92.3 million or $0.39 per common share. The Company also reported NAREIT Funds From Operations (“NAREIT FFO”) for the quarter of $181.0 million or $0.77 per common share, Adjusted Funds From Operations (“AFFO” or “Adjusted FFO”) of $186.2 million or $0.79 per common share, and Funds Available for Distribution (“FAD”) of $174.3 million.

“We are proud of the tremendous efforts of our operators and their heroic staff, risking their own health and that of their families to protect and care for their residents. We believe their bravery has received insufficient recognition, but we are aware of the sacrifices they are making, and we continue to stand ready to provide them the support and help they need at this extraordinary time.”

 

[Mr. Wood]

American States Water Company Announces First Quarter 2020 Results
May 4, 2020

reported basic and fully diluted earnings per share of $0.38 for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, as compared to basic and fully diluted earnings per share of $0.35 for the quarter ended March 31, 2019, an 8.6% increase despite an $0.08 per share reduction in earnings from the company’s investments held to a fund a retirement plan.

 

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The Walt Disney Company Board Decides To Forgo Next Semi-Annual Cash Dividend
May 5, 2020

The Board’s action is one of several measures the Company has taken in the wake of the pandemic, including reducing capital spending, cutting salaries for senior management, and making the difficult decision to furlough employees. By not issuing a semi-annual dividend, the Company will preserve about $1.6 billion in cash, based on the 88 cents a share previously paid to shareholders in January.

share price din fall

 

[Mr. Wood]

Occidental Announces 1st Quarter 2020 Results
May 5, 2020

net loss attributable to common stockholders for the first quarter of 2020 of $2.2 billion, or $2.49 per diluted share, and an adjusted loss attributable to common stockholders of $467 million, or $0.52 per diluted share.

“As the world battles this pandemic, we are focused on preserving the health and safety of our employees and contractors while taking aggressive action to ensure our long-term financial stability. We have identified an additional $1.2 billion in operating and corporate cost savings and reduced our full-year capital budget to between $2.4 billion to $2.6 billion, while protecting the integrity of our assets,” said President and Chief Executive Officer Vicki Hollub. “Our leadership as a low-cost operator, track record of operational excellence and portfolio of world-class assets are competitive advantages that position us for success when market conditions eventually improve.”

Buffett next to sell oil? or he still happy to collect his preferential dividends?

 

[Mr. Wood]

CVS Health Reports First Quarter Results, Provides Update On COVID-19 Response 2020 Full Year EPS Guidance Remains Unchanged
May 6, 2020

First Quarter Year-over-Year Highlights:

Total revenues increased 8.3% to $66.8 billion
GAAP operating income increased 28.6% to $3.5 billion
Adjusted operating income increased 14.4% to $4.1 billion
GAAP diluted earnings per share of $1.53
Adjusted EPS of $1.91
Generated cash flow from operations of $3.3 billion

"When facing any health crisis, including this pandemic, we're uniquely positioned to understand consumer and patient needs and how to address them. This includes increasing access to medicine and virtual care, and testing thousands for the virus every day to ready our country to reopen safely. We're utilizing our innovation-driven health care model, scale and unique capabilities to benefit consumers across the health care system, and none of this could be done without the tireless dedication of our colleagues."

 

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OZK May 2020

 

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ABBV May 2020

 

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ADM May 2020

 

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SWK May 2020

 

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WBA May 2020

 

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PNR May 2020