The following companies announced a change in their dividend payouts today.

Companies Increasing Dividend Payouts
C&F Financial Corp (CFFI) has raised its annual dividend payout from $1.08 to $1.16. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $34.86, is 3.33%. CFFI is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

DuPont Fabros Technology (DFT) has raised its annual dividend payout from $.60 to $.80. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $22.89, is 3.49%. DFT is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

Glacier Bancorp (GBCI) has raised its annual dividend payout from $.52 to $.56. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $14.52, is 3.86%. GBCI is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

Gildan Activewear (GIL) has raised its annual dividend payout from $.30 to $.36. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $34.13, is 1.05%. GIL is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

J&J Snackfoods (JJSF) has raised its annual dividend payout from $.52 to $.64. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $62.76, is 1.02%. JJSF is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) has raised its annual dividend payout from $.32 to $.36. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $14.69, is 2.45%. HST is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Seagate Technology (STX) has raised its annual dividend payout from $1.28 to $1.52. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $25.26, is 6.02%. STX is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Companies Reducing Dividend Payouts
Universal Insurance Holdings (UVE) has reduced its annual dividend payout from $0.40 to $0.32. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $4.45, is 7.19%. UVE is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars.

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