ITW Board of Directors Approves Dividend Rate Increase Of $0.09 Per Share; Increases From $5.24 To $5.6 Per Share Annually
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The Board of Directors of ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.) has approved a dividend rate increase of $0.09 per share, raising the annual dividend from $5.24 to $5.6 per share.
August 04, 2023 | 4:16 pm
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ITW's dividend rate increase could attract income-focused investors, potentially leading to a short-term increase in the stock price.
Dividend increases are generally seen as a positive signal by the market, indicating a company's confidence in its future earnings. This could attract income-focused investors, leading to increased demand for the stock and potentially a short-term increase in the stock price.
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