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

Companies Increasing Dividend Payouts
BankUnited (BKU) has raised its annual dividend payout from $.68 to $.84. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $23.63, is 3.55%. BKU is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Coresite Realty Corporation (COR) has raised its annual dividend payout from $.72 to $1.08. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $24.80, is 4.35%. COR is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Seadrill Limited (SDRL) has raised its annual dividend payout from $3.36 to $3.40. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $39.21, is 8.67%. SDRL is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

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