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

Companies Increasing Dividend Payouts
Phillip Morris International (PM) has raised its annual dividend payout from $3.08 to $3.40. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $86.67, is 3.92%. PM is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) has raised its annual dividend payout from $.40 to $.48. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $29.61, is 1.62%. RCL is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars

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