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

Companies Increasing Dividend Payouts
The Carlyle Group (CG) has raised its annual dividend payout from $0.44 to $0.64. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $25.99, is 2.46%. CG is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Primerica (PRI) has raised its annual dividend payout from $0.28 to $0.36. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $28.08, is 1.28%. PRI is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars.

Companies Reducing Dividend Payouts
State Auto Financial Corp (STFC) has reduced its annual dividend payout from $0.60 to $0.40. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $15.33, is 2.61%. STFC is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3 out of 5 stars.

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