Visa increased its quarterly dividend by 16% to $0.78 per share, demonstrating how consistent dividend growth can outperform high-yield stocks over time. The article highlights three other blue-chip companies—Microsoft, Costco, and Home Depot—that also offer low yields but strong dividend growth backed by solid cash flow and balance sheets. Visa and Costco are raising dividends at double-digit rates, Microsoft maintains a low payout ratio with strong financial health, and Home Depot offers the highest yield with steady dividends despite economic challenges. These companies' dividends are well-covered by free cash flow, supporting ongoing increases and making them attractive for income-focused investors.
Visa shares are up 1.07% at USD 414.94 on Pluang, with a dividend yield of 0.65%. Microsoft trades at USD 523.14 but is down 1.32% as of Oct 30, 2026 23:31 WIB, showing mixed investor sentiment despite its strong dividend growth reputation.
Mastercard reported Q3 2026 results beating revenue and earnings estimates, with net revenue at $9.81 billion and adjusted EPS of $5.31. Growth was driven by value-added services like fraud prevention and data solutions, which grew 19%, outpacing the...
Visa's CFO reported no signs of weakening among lower-spend U.S. consumers, with payments volume growing 10% in the recent quarter. Both discretionary and non-discretionary spending remained strong, and credit card use grew faster than debit, indicat...
Visa increased its quarterly dividend by 16.4%, raising the annual payout to $2.68 per share with a yield of just 0.66%. The company’s strong financials, including 15% revenue growth and a 16% EPS increase in fiscal 2026, support this raise. Visa als...
