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Lincoln Electric, A.O. Smith, and MSC Industrial Direct Raise Dividends

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What happened

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Lincoln Electric raised its quarterly dividend by 10.1%, increasing it to $0.87 from $0.79. A.O. Smith has increased its payout for more than 30 consecutive years. MSC Industrial Direct offers a forward yield of roughly 3%, but its dividend consumes 84% of GAAP earnings.

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Why it matters

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All three companies raised dividends despite facing soft industrial demand. Analysts noted that payout coverage and free cash flow are the most important metrics for these income-focused industrial stocks.

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Who's involved

  • AOSA.O. Smith, a company noted for increasing its dividend payout for over 30 years.
  • MSC Industrial DirectMSC Industrial Direct, a company offering a high forward yield but consuming 84% of GAAP earnings.
  • Lincoln ElectricLincoln Electric, a company that raised its quarterly dividend by 10.1% and is listed on Nasdaq.
  • NasdaqNasdaq, the stock exchange where Lincoln Electric is publicly traded.

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