August Dividends Received 2024

 As we step into the latter half of 2024, it's time to reflect on the dividends received in August and how they compare to previous years. This year has been particularly interesting, with several stocks showing significant changes in their dividend payouts. Let's dive into the details and explore the trends and insights from the August dividends of 2024.

Stock	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	Difference 2024 -2023
T	104	109.82	62.1	33.18	66.36	33.18
VZ	16.61	23.17	49.48	69.71	85.61	15.9
CVS	23	25.54	28.73	33.66	38.42	4.76
MA	0.52	0.88	4.03	7.65	9.26	1.61
SBUX	11.95	13.29	18.13	22.53	29.42	6.89
WRK	7.05	8.57	10	16.1	18.24	2.14
BMY	0	29.4	48.88	57	62.81	5.81
GD	19.16	29.64	32.11	34.395	37.79	3.395
ABBV	61.36	74.68	87.3	96.75	105.35	8.6
NNN	3.28	3.75	4.07	4.39	4.77	0.38
HRL	10.96	11.61	15.7612	17.07	18.12	1.05
SBUX	8.83	9.73	11.74	13.5	14.8825	1.3825
DE	19.43	23.01	29.21	32.71	39	6.29
AGNC	6.17	6.3	7.39	8.53	9.92	1.39
CAT	52.77	57.11	63.27	69.83	77.08	7.25
RY	8.17	10.22	13.69	14.51	16.01	1.5
AAPL	82.52	88.71	93.29	97.91	102.53	4.62
O	6.22	6.33	7.45	8.06	10.4	2.34
AMP	15.71	17.15	19.28	21.1725	23.56	2.3875
SCHW	0	0	0	10.5	10.5	0
PG	20.86	23.09	26.67	28.17	30.88	2.71
Total	478.57	572	632.5812	697.3275	810.9125	113.585

Year-Over-Year Growth Highlights:

1. 2020-2021 Growth: +19.54%

   • The portfolio grew significantly in 2021 with dividends increasing from $478.57 to $572.00. Notable contributors like T (AT&T) and ABBV (AbbVie) helped drive this growth.

2. 2021-2022 Growth: +10.58%

   • In 2022, the portfolio saw continued growth with dividend increases across key holdings like BMY (Bristol-Myers Squibb) and CAT (Caterpillar).

3. 2022-2023 Growth: +10.23%

   • By 2023, the portfolio showed resilience with steady growth, as dividend payouts from AAPL (Apple) and PG (Procter & Gamble) increased significantly, reflecting the portfolio's stability.

4. 2023-2024 Growth: +16.29%

   • The jump in dividends from $697.33 in 2023 to $810.91 in 2024 is one of the largest gains in recent years. Strong performances from VZ (Verizon) (+$15.90), SBUX (Starbucks) (+$6.89), and CAT (Caterpillar) (+$7.25) were major contributors to this growth.

Key Dividend Performers in 2024:

• VZ (Verizon): Strong growth with a +23% increase, contributing $85.61.
• ABBV (AbbVie): Continued solid growth with an +8.89% increase, adding $105.35.
• SBUX (Starbucks): Added $29.42 with a growth of +30.6%.
• CAT (Caterpillar): An increase of +10.38% with dividends rising to $77.08.

Conclusion:

The consistent dividend growth over the last five years reflects a well-balanced and diversified portfolio. The August 2024 dividends of $810.91 show a remarkable overall growth of +69.45% compared to August 2020. Key contributors, particularly in sectors like telecommunications, healthcare, and consumer goods, have been the driving forces behind this success. As the portfolio continues to grow, the focus on high-quality dividend-paying stocks is paying off, with strong potential for continued growth in the future.

2023 November Dividend Report

 Welcome to the November Dividend Analysis Report, where we explore and dissect the dividends received from a diverse portfolio of stocks in the month of November 2023. Let's delve into the financial performance of each stock and uncover the key trends that shaped the dividend landscape

Stock	2020	2021	2022	2023
VZ	16.94	36.95	64.81	72.43
T	52.52	56.4	31.73	33.82
CVS	23.5	25.69	28.89	34
MA	0.52	1.01	4.45	7.66
WRK	7.05	8.96	14.77	17.86
SBUX	13.12	14.51	19.8	24.36
DE	19.43	26.91	29.3	35.43
BMY	0	29.4	49.24	57.53
AGNC	6.17	6.44	7.66	8.85
GD	21.42	29.82	32.29	34.395
NNN	3.28	3.79	4.125	4.4525
HRL	10.96	11.67	15.84	17.1825
ABBV	61.36	75.53	88.1673	97.7075
AAPL	82.52	88.84	93.41	98.05
CAT	52.77	57.41	63.46	70.155
AMP	15.71	17.22	19.37	21.2575
SBUX	9.7	10.64	13.3	14.6075
RY	8.38	10.26	13.42	14.6325
T	52.52	55.44	30.83	30.83
O	6.23	6.41	7.55	8.45
PG	20.86	23.23	26.83	28.34
	484.96	596.53	659.2423	732

Here's the year-over-year growth in total dividends received:

• 2020 to 2021: Growth of $111.57 (23.01% increase)
• 2021 to 2022: Growth of $62.71 (10.52% increase)
• 2022 to 2023: Growth of $72.76 (11.05% increase)

The yearly growth percentages indicate a positive trend in the increasing dividends received over the specified years. This suggests that the dividend income has been growing steadily, with a notable increase from 2020 to 2021 and continued growth in the subsequent years.

2023 YTD Goal:

Let's analyze the Year-to-Date (YTD) dividends for the year 2023 and compare it to the stated goal:

• YTD Dividend for 2023: $13,163.16
• Goal for 2023: $17,000

The YTD dividend of $13,163.16 represents the total dividends received up to the current point in 2023. Comparing this to the goal of $17,000, there is a shortfall of $3,836.84 to reach the annual dividend goal.

2023 August Dividend Report

 One More month in books and this month i received $697 in dividends.

 As seen compared to last August to this August,VZ contributed more in dividends and others were dividend increases. Last year and early this year added VZ. SCHW is a  new position  in my portfolio.

Compared to 2022 my dividends increased BY 11%.

Stock	2020	2021	2022	2023
T	104	109.82	62.1	33.18	-28.92
VZ	16.61	23.17	49.48	69.71	20.23
CVS	23	25.54	28.73	33.66	4.93
MA	0.52	0.88	4.03	7.65	3.62
SBUX	11.95	13.29	18.13	22.53	4.4
WRK	7.05	8.57	10	16.1	6.1
BMY	0	29.4	48.88	57	8.12
GD	19.16	29.64	32.11	34.395	2.285
ABBV	61.36	74.68	87.3	96.75	9.45
NNN	3.28	3.75	4.07	4.39	0.32
HRL	10.96	11.61	15.7612	17.07	1.3088
SBUX	8.83	9.73	11.74	13.5	1.76
DE	19.43	23.01	29.21	32.71	3.5
AGNC	6.17	6.3	7.39	8.53	1.14
CAT	52.77	57.11	63.27	69.83	6.56
RY	8.17	10.22	13.69	14.51	0.82
AAPL	82.52	88.71	93.29	97.91	4.62
O	6.22	6.33	7.45	8.06	0.61
AMP	15.71	17.15	19.28	21.1725	1.8925
SCHW	0	0	0	10.5	10.5
PG	20.86	23.09	26.67	28.17	1.5
	478.57	572	632.5812	697.3275	64.7463

2023 Goal: This year my Goal was to receive 17K dividends and so far I am at 52.93% in dividends.

This September will  give me an idea if i make it or not.