Dividend

Avnet (AVT) announced a 6% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, raising it to $0.35 per share. Payable on September 26, 2025, to shareholders of record on September 17, 2025, this decision reflects confidence in Avnet’s financial health and robust cash flow, enabling shareholder rewards and simultaneous investment in strategic growth. CEO Phil Gallagher emphasized the company’s commitment to balancing shareholder returns with long-term investments amidst a dynamic technology landscape, including IoT, AI, and electric vehicles.

C&F Financial Corporation (CFFI) announced a $0.46 per share quarterly cash dividend, payable October 1, 2025, to shareholders of record on September 15, 2025. C&F operates 31 banking and 5 commercial loan offices in Virginia. Through subsidiaries, it offers wealth management, mortgage services, and vehicle financing across the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Southern U.S.

Oconee Federal Financial Corp. (OFED) reported a net income of $4.2 million ($0.73 per diluted share) for fiscal year 2025, down from $6.3 million the previous year. Total assets grew slightly to $668.2 million, with the loan portfolio expanding to $478.7 million. The company maintained its $0.10 per share dividend for the 55th consecutive quarter. CEO Curtis T. Evatt cited the Mutual Savings Bank acquisition and interest rate environment as factors boosting net interest margin. The board declared a $0.10 dividend payable August 21, 2025.

Standard Premium Finance Holdings (SPFX) anticipates record financial results for fiscal year 2025. Net income is projected to increase 13% year-over-year, exceeding $1 million. The company expects return-on-equity above 15% and basic earnings per share of $0.34. SPFX’s loan portfolio is projected to grow to over $75 million, a 15% increase from 2024. They attribute success to strategic expansion, operational efficiencies, and disciplined expense management, maintaining a 7% preferred dividend rate.

Woodside Energy Group’s (ASX: WDS, NYSE: WDS) half-year report, ending June 30, 2025, reveals a strong performance with a focus on value and growth. Highlights include a fully franked interim dividend of 53 US cents per share, production of 548 Mboe/d, and advancements in major projects like Scarborough (86% complete) and Trion (35% complete). Woodside made FID on the Louisiana LNG Project and sold a 40% stake in its infrastructure to Stonepeak. Net profit reached $1,316 million.

Golar LNG Limited (GLNG) announced its Q1 cash dividend, highlighting the company’s confidence in its performance amid global LNG market volatility. Key dates like the ex-dividend, record, and payment dates are crucial for investor eligibility. This payout reflects Golar’s capital allocation priorities and strategic direction. Analyzing financial statements and earnings calls will provide insights into the company’s long-term strategy and dividend sustainability. This dividend announcement offers a valuable data point for investors in the evolving energy sector.

Weyerhaeuser (WY) declared a $0.21 per share quarterly cash dividend, payable September 12th to shareholders of record on August 29th. This reflects their capital allocation strategy targeting 75-80% of Adjusted Funds Available for Distribution (Adjusted FAD) to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Weyerhaeuser, a major timberland owner and wood products manufacturer operating as a REIT, generated $7.1 billion in net sales in 2024. The announcement includes forward-looking statements subject to risks detailed in SEC filings.

Steel Partners Holdings L.P. (SPLP) announced a regular cash dividend of $0.375 per unit for its 6% Series A Preferred Units, payable on September 15, 2025, to unitholders of record as of September 1, 2025. Future dividend declarations, form, will be at the board’s discretion, based on performance, cash flow, financial health, and capital allocation needs. Steel Partners, a diversified holding company, cautions that forward-looking statements are subject to uncertainty and are valid only as of the announcement date.

OCI Global (OCI) will distribute $700 million ($3.31/share) to shareholders on September 5, 2025, via capital repayment and an extraordinary dividend. The ex-dividend date is August 18, 2025. Shareholders can choose to receive funds as capital repayment or dividend and can elect to receive payment in USD (default) or EUR between August 20 and September 2. The EUR conversion rate will be set on September 3. Unspecified preferences will default to capital repayment.

The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) announced its 340th consecutive quarterly dividend of $0.11 per share, payable on September 15, 2025, to shareholders of record on August 15, 2025. This consistent dividend payment demonstrates the company’s long-standing commitment to providing regular returns and highlights its financial resilience. They specialize in engineered solutions and operate in several countries.