This is the group of companies who raised their dividend recently: Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS, Financial), NIKE, Inc. (NKE, Financial), Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (BOBE, Financial), and The Laclede Group, Inc. (LG, Financial).
1. Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), which owns and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health centers, surgical hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and radiation oncology centers, increased its quarterly dividend to 10 cents per share. This is the first dividend increase for Universal Health Services, Inc. since the company started paying one in 2003. The stock currently yields 0.50%. The principal business of Universal Health Services, Inc. is owning and operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health centers, ambulatory surgery centers, radiation oncology centers and women's centers. Services provided by the Company's hospitals include general surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics, emergency room care, radiology, oncology,diagnostic care, coronary care, pediatric services and behavioral healthservices. Universal Health Services Inc. has a market cap of $2.78 billion; its shares were traded at around $56.43 with a P/E ratio of 12.1 and P/S ratio of 0.5. The dividend yield of Universal Health Services Inc. stocks is 0.6%. Universal Health Services Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 11.4% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Universal Health Services Inc. the business predictability rank of 3.5-star.
Universal Health Services, Inc. reported net income attributable to UHS was $51.1 million, or an increase of 41% to $1.03 per diluted share, during the third quarter of 2009 as compared to $37.0 million, or $.73 per diluted share, during the comparable quarter of the prior year. Net revenues increased 4% to $1.30 billion during the third quarter of 2009 as compared to $1.24 billion during the third quarter of 2008.
Edward Owens owns 2,160,400 shares as of 09/30/2009, which accounts for 0.74% of the $18.2 billion portfolio of Vanguard Health Care Fund. Chris Davis owns 157,500 shares as of 09/30/2009, which accounts for 0.02% of the $61.3 billion portfolio of Davis Selected Advisers. Private Capital owns 803,734 shares as of 09/30/2009, which accounts for 3.17% of the $1.57 billion portfolio of Private Capital Management. Andreas Halvorsen owns 192,300 shares as of 09/30/2009, a decrease of 64.88% of from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.15% of the $7.83 billion portfolio of Viking Global Investors LP.
Sell:: Chairman and CEO, 10% Owner Alan B Miller sold 60,000 shares of UHS stock on 09/14/2009 at the average price of 62.4, the price of the stock has decreased by 9.57% since. Sell:: Vice President Richard C Wright sold 700 shares of UHS stock on 11/09/2009 at the average price of 57.51 and 3,032 shares of UHS stock on 11/25/2009 at the average price of 59.13, the price of the stock has decreased by 4.57% since. Sell:: Senior Vice President Michael Marquez sold 3,000 shares of UHS stock on 11/23/2009 at the average price of 59.3, the price of the stock has decreased by 4.84% since. Sell:: President Marc D Miller sold 60,000 shares of UHS stock on 09/14/2009 at the average price of 62.4, the price of the stock has decreased by 9.57% since. Sell:: Senior Vice President Debra K Osteen sold 5,000 shares of UHS stock on 09/14/2009 at the average price of 63.07, the price of the stock has decreased by 10.53% since.
2. NIKE, Inc. (NKE)
NIKE, Inc. (NKE), which designs, develops, and markets footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessory products worldwide, increased its quarterly dividend by 8% to 27 cents per share. NIKE, Inc. has increased its quarterly dividend in each of the past eight years. The stock currently yields 1.60%. Nike, Inc.'s principal business activity involves the design, development and worldwide marketing of high quality footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessory products. NIKE is the one of the largest sellers of athletic footwear and athletic apparel in the world. The company sells its products to retail accounts in the United States and through a mix of independent distributors, licensees and subsidiaries in numerous countries around the world. Nike Inc. has a market cap of $31.31 billion; its shares were traded at around $64.3 with a P/E ratio of 16.7 and P/S ratio of 1.6. The dividend yield of Nike Inc. stocks is 1.5%. Nike Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 13.8% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Nike Inc. the business predictability rank of 5-star.
George Soros bought 5,300 shares in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2009, which is 0.01% of the $4.41 billion portfolio of Soros Fund Management LLC. John Hussman owns 2,000,000 shares as of 09/30/2009, which accounts for 2.42% of the $5.36 billion portfolio of Hussman Economtrics Advisors, Inc.. Warren Buffett owns 7,641,000 shares as of 09/30/2009, which accounts for 0.87% of the $56.55 billion portfolio of Berkshire Hathaway. Tom Gayner owns 50,200 shares as of 09/30/2009, which accounts for 0.24% of the $1.34 billion portfolio of Markel Gayner Asset Management Corp. David Einhorn owns 6,500 shares as of 09/30/2009, which accounts for 0.02% of the $2.6 billion portfolio of Greenlight Capital Inc. Dodge & Cox owns 4,000 shares as of 09/30/2009, which accounts for less than 0.01% of the $78.78 billion portfolio of Dodge & Cox.
Ken Heebner owns 1,258,100 shares as of 09/30/2009, a decrease of 54.74% of from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 1.21% of the $6.72 billion portfolio of CAPITAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT LP. Steve Mandel sold out his holdings in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2009.
Sell:: President and CEO Mark G Parker sold 30,000 shares of NKE stock on 07/30/2009 at the average price of 55.91, the price of the stock has increased by 15.01% since. Sell:: Director, 10% Owner Philip H Knight sold 39,532 shares of NKE stock on 10/26/2009 at the average price of 63.7, 244,868 shares of NKE stock on 10/26/2009 at the average price of 63.84, 62,100 shares of NKE stock on 10/26/2009 at the average price of 64.17, and 48,790 shares of NKE stock on 10/26/2009 at the average price of 64.48, the price of the stock has decreased by 0.28% since. Sell:: Vice President Alebeek Hans Van sold 16,500 shares of NKE stock on 10/26/2009 at the average price of 63.86, the price of the stock has increased by 0.69% since.
3. Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (BOBE)
Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (BOBE), which owns and operates Bob Evans Restaurants and Mimi’s Cafes in the United States, increased its quarterly dividend by 12.5% to 18 cents per share. The stock currently yields 2.40%.
BOB EVANS FARMS, INC. is divided into two principal industry segments: the food products segment and the restaurant segment. The company owns and operates restaurants, including Bob Evans Restaurants, Owens Family Restaurants, Bob Evans `small-town` Restaurants and Cantina Del Rio Mexican restaurants. They also produce fresh and fully-cooked sausage products and fresh, deli-style salads which are distributed primarily to grocery stores in the Midwest, Southwest and Southeast. Bob Evans Farms Inc. has a market cap of $829.9 million; its shares were traded at around $26.78 with a P/E ratio of 11.5 and P/S ratio of 0.4. The dividend yield of Bob Evans Farms Inc. stocks is 2.3%. Bob Evans Farms Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 6.9% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Bob Evans Farms Inc. the business predictability rank of 4.5-star.
Bob Evans Farms, Inc. announced results for the 2010 second fiscal quarter ended Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. The Company reported net income of $15.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2010, a 36.5 percent increase compared to $11.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009. The Company reported consolidated operating income of $24.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2010, a 22.8 percent increase compared to $20.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009.
NWQ Managers owns 430,895 shares as of 09/30/2009, an increase of 16.66% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.07% of the $17.23 billion portfolio of NWQ Investment Management Co. NWQ Managers owns 430,895 shares as of 09/30/2009, which accounts for 0.07% of the $17.23 billion portfolio of NWQ Investment Management Co. John Rogers owns 540,774 shares as of 09/30/2009, which accounts for 0.35% of the $4.51 billion portfolio of ARIEL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC.
Sell:: CFO,TREASURER & ASST SECRETARY Donald J Radkoski sold 8,917 shares of BOBE stock on 06/17/2009 at the average price of 29.8, the price of the stock has decreased by 10.13% since. Sell:: Director Paul S Williams sold 2,600 shares of BOBE stock on 11/23/2009 at the average price of 26.38, the price of the stock has increased by 1.52% since. Sell:: SVP,SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Richard D Hall sold 855 shares of BOBE stock on 06/17/2009 at the average price of 29.78, the price of the stock has decreased by 10.07% since. Sell:: SVP - BER MARKETING Mary L Cusick sold 1,725 shares of BOBE stock on 06/17/2009 at the average price of 29.66, the price of the stock has decreased by 9.71% since. Sell:: PRESIDENT & CCO BE RESTS Randall J Hicks sold 2,800 shares of BOBE stock on 06/15/2009 at the average price of 29.4, the price of the stock has decreased by 8.91% since. Sell:: PRESIDENT FOOD PRODUCTS J Michael Townsley sold 1,300 shares of BOBE stock on 06/12/2009 at the average price of 29.95, the price of the stock has decreased by 10.58% since.
4. The Laclede Group, Inc. (LG)
The Laclede Group, Inc. (LG), which natural gas service to approximately 630,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in metropolitan St. Louis and surrounding counties in eastern Missouri, increased its quarterly dividend from 38.5 to 39.5 cents per share. This is the sixth consecutive dividend increase for The Laclede Group, Inc. The stock currently yields 4.90%. The Laclede Group, Inc. is a public utility engaged in the retail distribution and transportation of natural gas. The Company, which is subject to the jurisdiction of the Missouri Public Service Commission, serves the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, the City of St. Charles, St. Charles County, the town of Arnold, and parts of Franklin, Jefferson, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Iron, Madison and Butler Counties, all in Missouri. The Laclede Group Inc. has a market cap of $726.3 million; its shares were traded at around $32.77 with a P/E ratio of 11.2 and P/S ratio of 0.4. The dividend yield of The Laclede Group Inc. stocks is 4.6%. The Laclede Group Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 1.3% over the past 10 years.
1. Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), which owns and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health centers, surgical hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and radiation oncology centers, increased its quarterly dividend to 10 cents per share. This is the first dividend increase for Universal Health Services, Inc. since the company started paying one in 2003. The stock currently yields 0.50%. The principal business of Universal Health Services, Inc. is owning and operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health centers, ambulatory surgery centers, radiation oncology centers and women's centers. Services provided by the Company's hospitals include general surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics, emergency room care, radiology, oncology,diagnostic care, coronary care, pediatric services and behavioral healthservices. Universal Health Services Inc. has a market cap of $2.78 billion; its shares were traded at around $56.43 with a P/E ratio of 12.1 and P/S ratio of 0.5. The dividend yield of Universal Health Services Inc. stocks is 0.6%. Universal Health Services Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 11.4% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Universal Health Services Inc. the business predictability rank of 3.5-star.
Universal Health Services, Inc. reported net income attributable to UHS was $51.1 million, or an increase of 41% to $1.03 per diluted share, during the third quarter of 2009 as compared to $37.0 million, or $.73 per diluted share, during the comparable quarter of the prior year. Net revenues increased 4% to $1.30 billion during the third quarter of 2009 as compared to $1.24 billion during the third quarter of 2008.
Edward Owens owns 2,160,400 shares as of 09/30/2009, which accounts for 0.74% of the $18.2 billion portfolio of Vanguard Health Care Fund. Chris Davis owns 157,500 shares as of 09/30/2009, which accounts for 0.02% of the $61.3 billion portfolio of Davis Selected Advisers. Private Capital owns 803,734 shares as of 09/30/2009, which accounts for 3.17% of the $1.57 billion portfolio of Private Capital Management. Andreas Halvorsen owns 192,300 shares as of 09/30/2009, a decrease of 64.88% of from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.15% of the $7.83 billion portfolio of Viking Global Investors LP.
Sell:: Chairman and CEO, 10% Owner Alan B Miller sold 60,000 shares of UHS stock on 09/14/2009 at the average price of 62.4, the price of the stock has decreased by 9.57% since. Sell:: Vice President Richard C Wright sold 700 shares of UHS stock on 11/09/2009 at the average price of 57.51 and 3,032 shares of UHS stock on 11/25/2009 at the average price of 59.13, the price of the stock has decreased by 4.57% since. Sell:: Senior Vice President Michael Marquez sold 3,000 shares of UHS stock on 11/23/2009 at the average price of 59.3, the price of the stock has decreased by 4.84% since. Sell:: President Marc D Miller sold 60,000 shares of UHS stock on 09/14/2009 at the average price of 62.4, the price of the stock has decreased by 9.57% since. Sell:: Senior Vice President Debra K Osteen sold 5,000 shares of UHS stock on 09/14/2009 at the average price of 63.07, the price of the stock has decreased by 10.53% since.
2. NIKE, Inc. (NKE)
NIKE, Inc. (NKE), which designs, develops, and markets footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessory products worldwide, increased its quarterly dividend by 8% to 27 cents per share. NIKE, Inc. has increased its quarterly dividend in each of the past eight years. The stock currently yields 1.60%. Nike, Inc.'s principal business activity involves the design, development and worldwide marketing of high quality footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessory products. NIKE is the one of the largest sellers of athletic footwear and athletic apparel in the world. The company sells its products to retail accounts in the United States and through a mix of independent distributors, licensees and subsidiaries in numerous countries around the world. Nike Inc. has a market cap of $31.31 billion; its shares were traded at around $64.3 with a P/E ratio of 16.7 and P/S ratio of 1.6. The dividend yield of Nike Inc. stocks is 1.5%. Nike Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 13.8% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Nike Inc. the business predictability rank of 5-star.
George Soros bought 5,300 shares in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2009, which is 0.01% of the $4.41 billion portfolio of Soros Fund Management LLC. John Hussman owns 2,000,000 shares as of 09/30/2009, which accounts for 2.42% of the $5.36 billion portfolio of Hussman Economtrics Advisors, Inc.. Warren Buffett owns 7,641,000 shares as of 09/30/2009, which accounts for 0.87% of the $56.55 billion portfolio of Berkshire Hathaway. Tom Gayner owns 50,200 shares as of 09/30/2009, which accounts for 0.24% of the $1.34 billion portfolio of Markel Gayner Asset Management Corp. David Einhorn owns 6,500 shares as of 09/30/2009, which accounts for 0.02% of the $2.6 billion portfolio of Greenlight Capital Inc. Dodge & Cox owns 4,000 shares as of 09/30/2009, which accounts for less than 0.01% of the $78.78 billion portfolio of Dodge & Cox.
Ken Heebner owns 1,258,100 shares as of 09/30/2009, a decrease of 54.74% of from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 1.21% of the $6.72 billion portfolio of CAPITAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT LP. Steve Mandel sold out his holdings in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2009.
Sell:: President and CEO Mark G Parker sold 30,000 shares of NKE stock on 07/30/2009 at the average price of 55.91, the price of the stock has increased by 15.01% since. Sell:: Director, 10% Owner Philip H Knight sold 39,532 shares of NKE stock on 10/26/2009 at the average price of 63.7, 244,868 shares of NKE stock on 10/26/2009 at the average price of 63.84, 62,100 shares of NKE stock on 10/26/2009 at the average price of 64.17, and 48,790 shares of NKE stock on 10/26/2009 at the average price of 64.48, the price of the stock has decreased by 0.28% since. Sell:: Vice President Alebeek Hans Van sold 16,500 shares of NKE stock on 10/26/2009 at the average price of 63.86, the price of the stock has increased by 0.69% since.
3. Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (BOBE)
Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (BOBE), which owns and operates Bob Evans Restaurants and Mimi’s Cafes in the United States, increased its quarterly dividend by 12.5% to 18 cents per share. The stock currently yields 2.40%.
BOB EVANS FARMS, INC. is divided into two principal industry segments: the food products segment and the restaurant segment. The company owns and operates restaurants, including Bob Evans Restaurants, Owens Family Restaurants, Bob Evans `small-town` Restaurants and Cantina Del Rio Mexican restaurants. They also produce fresh and fully-cooked sausage products and fresh, deli-style salads which are distributed primarily to grocery stores in the Midwest, Southwest and Southeast. Bob Evans Farms Inc. has a market cap of $829.9 million; its shares were traded at around $26.78 with a P/E ratio of 11.5 and P/S ratio of 0.4. The dividend yield of Bob Evans Farms Inc. stocks is 2.3%. Bob Evans Farms Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 6.9% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Bob Evans Farms Inc. the business predictability rank of 4.5-star.
Bob Evans Farms, Inc. announced results for the 2010 second fiscal quarter ended Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. The Company reported net income of $15.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2010, a 36.5 percent increase compared to $11.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009. The Company reported consolidated operating income of $24.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2010, a 22.8 percent increase compared to $20.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009.
NWQ Managers owns 430,895 shares as of 09/30/2009, an increase of 16.66% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.07% of the $17.23 billion portfolio of NWQ Investment Management Co. NWQ Managers owns 430,895 shares as of 09/30/2009, which accounts for 0.07% of the $17.23 billion portfolio of NWQ Investment Management Co. John Rogers owns 540,774 shares as of 09/30/2009, which accounts for 0.35% of the $4.51 billion portfolio of ARIEL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC.
Sell:: CFO,TREASURER & ASST SECRETARY Donald J Radkoski sold 8,917 shares of BOBE stock on 06/17/2009 at the average price of 29.8, the price of the stock has decreased by 10.13% since. Sell:: Director Paul S Williams sold 2,600 shares of BOBE stock on 11/23/2009 at the average price of 26.38, the price of the stock has increased by 1.52% since. Sell:: SVP,SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Richard D Hall sold 855 shares of BOBE stock on 06/17/2009 at the average price of 29.78, the price of the stock has decreased by 10.07% since. Sell:: SVP - BER MARKETING Mary L Cusick sold 1,725 shares of BOBE stock on 06/17/2009 at the average price of 29.66, the price of the stock has decreased by 9.71% since. Sell:: PRESIDENT & CCO BE RESTS Randall J Hicks sold 2,800 shares of BOBE stock on 06/15/2009 at the average price of 29.4, the price of the stock has decreased by 8.91% since. Sell:: PRESIDENT FOOD PRODUCTS J Michael Townsley sold 1,300 shares of BOBE stock on 06/12/2009 at the average price of 29.95, the price of the stock has decreased by 10.58% since.
4. The Laclede Group, Inc. (LG)
The Laclede Group, Inc. (LG), which natural gas service to approximately 630,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in metropolitan St. Louis and surrounding counties in eastern Missouri, increased its quarterly dividend from 38.5 to 39.5 cents per share. This is the sixth consecutive dividend increase for The Laclede Group, Inc. The stock currently yields 4.90%. The Laclede Group, Inc. is a public utility engaged in the retail distribution and transportation of natural gas. The Company, which is subject to the jurisdiction of the Missouri Public Service Commission, serves the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, the City of St. Charles, St. Charles County, the town of Arnold, and parts of Franklin, Jefferson, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Iron, Madison and Butler Counties, all in Missouri. The Laclede Group Inc. has a market cap of $726.3 million; its shares were traded at around $32.77 with a P/E ratio of 11.2 and P/S ratio of 0.4. The dividend yield of The Laclede Group Inc. stocks is 4.6%. The Laclede Group Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 1.3% over the past 10 years.
