The following companies announced a change in their dividend payouts today.

Companies Increasing Dividend Payouts
Delta Natural Gas (DGAS) has raised its annual dividend payout from $0.70 to $0.72. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $20.18, is 3.57%. DGAS is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

Altria Group (MO) has raised its annual dividend payout from $1.64 to $1.76. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $34.08, is 5.16%. MO is a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Viad Corp (VVI) has raised its annual dividend payout from $.16 to $.40. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $19.74, is 2.03%. VVI is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars.

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