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

Companies Increasing Dividend Payouts
Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust (CHKR) has raised its annual dividend payout from $2.52 to $2.68. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $18.79, is 14.26%. CHKR is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.

Compass Minerals International (CMP) has raised its annual dividend payout from $1.98 to $2.18. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $74.37, is 2.93%. CMP is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

CNA Financial (CNA) has raised its annual dividend payout from $.60 to $.80. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $31.78, is 2.52%. CNA is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Dun & Bradstreet (DNB) has raised its annual dividend payout from $1.52 to $1.60. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $85.28, is 1.88%. DNB is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

Icahn Enterprises L.P. (IEP) has raised its annual dividend payout from $1.40 to $4.00. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $68.88, is 5.81%. IEP is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY) has raised its annual dividend payout from $.46 to $.52. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $43.57, is 1.19%. JKHY is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

Owens & Minor (OMI) has raised its annual dividend payout from $.88 to $.96. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $30.76, is 3.12%. OMI is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

Phillips 66 (PSX) has raised its annual dividend payout from $1.00 to $1.25. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $64.18, is 1.95%. PSX is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

Susser Petroleum Partners LP (SUSP) has raised its annual dividend payout from $0.11 to $1.75. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $29, is 6.03%. SUSP is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

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