(By Balaseshan) Dividend announcement by companies on Wednesday include: Sysco, Sherwin-Williams, Coach, Dr Pepper Snapple, Willis Group, Sonoco Products, and Choice Hotels.
Sysco Corp. (NYSE: SYY) has declared quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share, payable on April 26 to shareholders of record on April 5. The stock, which has been in $27.05 to $32.40 range for past year, is currently trading up 0.90% at $31.84.
Sherwin-Williams Co. (NYSE: SHW) has raised quarterly dividend by 28% to $0.50 per share, payable on March 8 to shareholders of record on Feb. 25. The stock, which has been in $98.81 to $167.24 range for past year, is currently trading up 0.14% at $164.90.
Coach Inc. (NYSE: COH) has declared quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, payable on April 1 to shareholders of record on March 8. The stock, which has been in $48.24 to $79.70 range for past year, is currently trading up 0.12% at $49.07.
Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (NYSE: DPS) has raised quarterly dividend by 12% to $0.38 per share, payable on April 5 to shareholders of record on March 15. The stock, which has been in $37.36 to $46.37 range for past year, is currently trading down 6.18% at $42.52.
Willis Group Holdings Plc (NYSE: WSH) has raised quarterly dividend by 3.7% to $0.28 per share, payable on April 15 to shareholders of record on March 29. The stock, which has been in $31.98 to $39.02 range for past year, is currently trading up 4.10% at $37.33.
Sonoco Products Co. (NYSE: SON) has declared quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, payable on March 8 to shareholders of record on Feb. 27. The stock, which has been in $28.61 to $34.83 range for past year, is currently trading up 0.06% at $31.80.
Choice Hotels International Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has declared quarterly dividend of $0.185 per share, payable on April 16 to shareholders of record on April 2. The stock, which has been in $30.40 to $44.49 range for past year, is currently trading up 0.60% at $37.11.