2025 March Dividend Report

The month of March 2025 has been a significant period for dividend income, with a total of $3,633.21 received across various stocks. This performance reflects steady growth in dividend payouts from multiple companies, but there is still a considerable gap to achieve the annual dividend goal for 2025.

Key Highlights for March 2025

• Total Dividends Received in March 2025: $3,633.21

• YTD Dividends for 2025 (as of March): $5,094.78

• 2025 Dividend Goal: $22,978

• Remaining Amount to Achieve Goal: $17,883.22

Performance Analysis

The dividends received in March came from a diverse portfolio of stocks, with notable contributions from high-yielding companies and funds. Here's an analysis of some key performers:

Top Dividend Contributors (March 2025)

1. VMCPX: $529.47

2. VSCPX: $403.26

3. VMCIX: $383.71

4. LMT: $90.82

5. HD: $91.91

6. AVGO: $129.57

These stocks and funds represent a mix of growth-oriented and stable dividend-paying investments, showcasing the portfolio's balance.

Biggest Dividend Growth (Year-over-Year)

• LYB: Increased by $13.07 compared to 2024.

• VMCPX: Increased by $94.47 compared to 2024.

• VSCPX: Increased by $109.59 compared to 2024.

• AVGO: Increased by $15.74 compared to 2024.

These increases highlight the impact of reinvestments and dividend hikes across the portfolio.

Declining or Eliminated Dividends

• BTG and BBL: Both companies paid no dividends in March 2025, reflecting significant declines compared to prior years.

• MMM: A sharp drop in dividends from $95.50 (2024) to $46.99 (2025), indicating challenges with this stock.

Progress Toward the 2025 Dividend Goal

As of March, the portfolio has achieved approximately 22% of the annual goal ($22,978), leaving a gap of $17,883.22 to be closed over the remaining months of the year.

Strategies to Close the Gap:

1. Focus on High-Growth Dividend Stocks:

   • Stocks like LYB, AVGO, and VMCPX have shown strong growth potential and should remain central to reinvestment strategies.

2. Reinvest Dividends Wisely:

   • Reinvesting dividends into high-yielding or growing stocks can compound returns and accelerate progress toward the goal.

3. Monitor Underperformers:

   • Stocks like MMM and BBL need closer evaluation to determine if they align with long-term goals.

Conclusion

March 2025 was a solid month for dividend income, with notable contributions from both individual stocks and index funds like VMCPX and VSCPX driving growth. However, achieving the ambitious annual target requires sustained focus on reinvestment and identifying high-growth opportunities while managing underperforming assets.

The portfolio's "dividend snowball" is rolling steadily forward—let’s keep it growing!

Weekly Dividend Recap (Dec 12-16, 2024) – $409.46 in Passive Income

 

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Another solid week of dividends rolled in between December 12th and December 16th. From consistent dividend powerhouses like SCHD and Home Depot (HD) to utilities and consumer staples, this week’s passive income is proof that steady investing delivers results. Let’s break down the dividends received, key insights, and how this week fits into my broader financial journey.

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1. Weekly Dividend Breakdown (Dec 12-16)

Date	Stock	Dividends Received
12-Dec	HD	$89.43
12-Dec	ADM	$11.76
12-Dec	MMM	$44.81
13-Dec	FLO	$40.22
16-Dec	SCHD	$126.67
16-Dec	HSY	$45.11
16-Dec	ED	$47.45
16-Dec	GOOG	$4.01

Total Dividends (Dec 12-16): $409.46

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2. Key Highlights

1. SCHD Leads the Charge

   • With a payout of $126.67, SCHD remains the MVP this week.
   • This ETF blends strong dividend yield and growth, making it a key holding in my portfolio.

2. Home Depot (HD): Solid Returns

   • HD contributed $89.43 this week, reaffirming its place as a reliable dividend grower.
   • Investing in quality businesses with increasing dividends ensures sustainable income.

3. Utility & Consumer Staples Strength

   • ED (Consolidated Edison): $47.45 – Utility dividends provide consistent stability.
   • HSY (Hershey): $45.11 – Consumer staples continue to deliver sweet payouts.
   • FLO (Flowers Foods): $40.22 – A great example of smaller, consistent payers that add up.

4. A Tech Dividend Surprise

   • GOOG paid out $4.01 – a small, but notable dividend from big tech. This is a sign of changing shareholder priorities as tech giants explore dividends.

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3. Key Takeaways

• Weekly Passive Income Works: Receiving $409.46 in just one week highlights the benefits of a well-diversified dividend strategy.
• Sector Diversification: This week’s dividends came from ETFs, consumer staples, utilities, industrials, and even tech. Diversification reduces risk and smoothens income.
• Consistency is Key: Smaller payouts like ADM ($11.76) and GOOG ($4.01) may seem minor, but they contribute to the bigger picture.

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4. Looking Ahead

This week’s dividends are reinvested to fuel further growth. Weekly payouts like these remind me why I focus on dividend growth investing: consistency, stability, and a growing passive income stream.

As I head into the final weeks of December, the snowball keeps rolling stronger!

2023 June Dividend Report

 One more month in books and 2 Quarters are in books. This Month i received $2596 in dividends from   all positions in  my account. I have been adding AVGO since last year almost on daily basis  and  results can be seen in  dividends as they are starting to make difference.

	2020 June	2021 June	2022 June	2023 July	Difference
AVGO	17.44	29.64	46	40.32	-5.68
PEP	11.69	12.29	14.77	19.2625	4.4925
UNH	13.75	0	0	0	0
GILD	29.46	35.02	39.53	42.31	2.78
LMT	48	64.84	88	78.88	-9.12
D	21.92	14.69	16.08	16.74	0.66
RDSA	0.38	0.41	0	0	0
Shel	18.68	20.52	30.8	36.78	5.98
VFC	25.68	26.22	27.53	17.475	-10.055
FLO	18.17	19.08	20.68	22.34	1.66
PRU	20.44	23.06	25.33	27.77	2.44
LYB	5.25	10.74	71.21	31.68	-39.53
ED	38.25	39.15	41.46	43.9325	2.4725
HSY	23.65	24.6	28.09	32.87	4.78
TGT	17.44	17.66	23.72	29.2	5.48
UPS	11.11	11.22	17.1	18.84	1.74
AGNC	6.17	6.22	7.24	8.32	1.08
JNJ	51.55	54.24	59.3	64.15	4.85
AMGN	40.55	44.6	50.75	57.5	6.75
HON	18	23.36	25.16	26.99	1.83
DFS	87.17	92.9	128.72	153.6	24.88
WMT	9.23	9.44	10.32	10.34	0.02
SO	22.94	23.66	26.73	28.58	1.85
AVGO	22.75	23.79	66.36	115	48.64
TROW	46.48	56.13	70.86	78.96	8.1
WFC	55.65	11.92	5.93	29.91	23.98
ADM	7.56	7.88	8.77	10.13	1.36
HD	2.07	2.6	44.7	69.12	24.42
GILD	24.48	31.88	34.81	37.59	2.78
VMCPX	129.42	144.48	223.52	312	88.48
VSCPX	69.7	101.23	250.54	326	75.46
VTMGX	8.32	42.77			0
AFL	9.53	12.22	18.16	19.98	1.82
KR	3.89	4.37	5.2	6.57	1.37
V	7.51	8.01	9.45	11.43	1.98
VIMAX	40.42	89.35			0
MMM	42.57	58.91	86.6	101.06	14.46
TGT	22.07	22.74	30.54	37.61	7.07
flo	11.2	11.96	12.96	14	1.04
UL	45.15	52.4	48.04	51.44	3.4
JNJ	15.47	17.3	36.06	39.01	2.95
CVX	34.17	36.84	40.85	44.96	4.11
MSFT	8.25	9.06	10.11	11.2	1.09
O	6.2	6.28	7.38	7.98	0.6
VIIIX			68.34	111	42.66
SCHD	0	0	0	67.68	67.68
VMCIX			121	219.61	98.61
UNP	47.08	52.17	64.61	66.27	1.66
	1216.86	1407.85	2063.31	2596.39	533.08

My dividends are 20% higher compared to June 2022 and doubled since 2019

Jun-19	Jun-20	Jun-21	Jun-22	Jun-23
1206	1215.97	2250	2152	2596.39

2023 Dividend Goal: This year my goal was to collect 17,000 in dividends for the year and i am at $7750 at the end of 6 months and looking challenging to accomplish.