Key facts
- W.R. Berkley increased its regular quarterly dividend to $0.10 per share.
- W.R. Berkley declared a special cash dividend of $0.50 per share.
- VICI Properties announced a dividend payout of $0.45 per share.
- Epsilon Energy declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0625 per share.
- Shareholders of Epsilon Energy of record on June 14, 2024, will receive payment on June 28, 2024.
- McGrath RentCorp announced a quarterly dividend payment of $0.495 per share.
- Granite Construction announced a dividend of $0.13 per share.
- AECOM announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share.
- AECOM dividend is payable on July 17, 2026, to stockholders of record as of July 1, 2026.
- J.Jill announced a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share.
- Academy Sports + Outdoors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share.
- Academy Sports + Outdoors dividend payment date is July 16, 2024, with a record date of June 17, 2024.
A range of companies have recently announced dividend payouts to their shareholders, reflecting various financial distributions and capital return strategies. W.R. Berkley has significantly boosted its shareholder returns by increasing its regular quarterly dividend by 11.1% to $0.10 per share and additionally declaring a special cash dividend of $0.50 per share. This dual announcement signals strong financial performance and a commitment to rewarding investors.
Several other firms have made routine dividend declarations. VICI Properties announced a dividend of $0.45 per share, while McGrath RentCorp declared a quarterly dividend of $0.495 per share. Granite Construction has also announced a $0.13 per share dividend. Epsilon Energy will distribute a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0625 per share to shareholders of record as of June 14, 2024, with payment expected on June 28, 2024; the company also noted a borrowing base redetermination. AECOM declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share, scheduled for payment on July 17, 2026, to stockholders of record on July 1, 2026. Similarly, J.Jill announced a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share, and Academy Sports + Outdoors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, with payment on July 16, 2024, for shareholders of record on June 17, 2024.
Further dividend announcements include Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund with $0.08 per share, Nuveen Arizona Quality Municipal Income Fund with $0.062 per share declared on March 6, 2024, and Venture Global with a cash dividend of $0.018 per share, payable on December 29, 2023, for shareholders of record on December 15, 2023. PennantPark Investment declared $0.08 per share, Finward Bancorp $0.12 per share, MCAP $0.10 per share, RCI Hospitality $0.08 per share, Myers $0.135 per share, Douglas Dynamics $0.295 per share, and Espey Mfg. & Electronics $0.25 per share. Sprott Focus Trust announced a dividend of $0.1424 per share, with a payment date of February 28, 2024. Blackstone Strategic Realty Trust declared a quarterly dividend of $0.01 per share, with an ex-dividend date of September 29 and payment on October 13. McRae Industries declared a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share for its Class A and Class B Common Stock, payable on July 1, 2026, to shareholders of record on June 17, 2026.
Specialized financial instruments also saw dividend declarations. A 5.50% PRF PERPETUAL USD 25 noted a dividend of $0.3438 per share. Popular Inc. announced a quarterly dividend of $0.1328 per share for its 6.375% Series A Fixed Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, payable November 15, 2023, to shareholders of record on October 31, 2023. Metlen Energy & Metals declared a final dividend of €1.00 per share for its 2025 fiscal year. NewRiver REIT announced a final dividend of 3.6 pence per share for its fiscal year 2026. Saputo declared a dividend of CAD 0.20 per share.
Mid-America Apartment Communities Cum Red Pfd Registered Series I declared a dividend of $1.0625 per share. These announcements collectively represent a broad spectrum of companies returning capital to their stakeholders through various dividend distributions.