USA Dividend Highlights: week 11/12, 2025
22 dividend hikes including ORCL, JPM, AMAT and O
Dividend growth remains a key focus for income investors, and this week brought some impressive increases across a range of sectors.
Below, we highlight the six largest dividend hikes, ranked by percentage increase for week 11 and 12 of 2025. For paid subscribers, a full breakdown of all 22 companies that raised dividends this week—including key financial metrics—is available after the paywall.
Top 6 Dividend Increases week 11/12, 2025
1. Korn Ferry KFY 0.00%↑ - 29.7% Increase
Human Resource & Employment Services
Stock Price: $67.84 | Yield: 2.8% | Years of Increases: 5
Korn Ferry, a global leader in organizational consulting, delivered the largest dividend hike of the week at 29.7%, reinforcing its commitment to returning value to shareholders. We highlighted Korn Ferry as one of our first Focus Stocks in 2024.
2. Oracle Corp ORCL 0.00%↑ - 25.0% Increase
Database Software & Systems
Stock Price: $152.45 | Yield: 1.3% | Years of Increases: 15
Tech giant Oracle boosted its dividend by 25.0%, underscoring strong cash flow despite a tough year-to-date performance (-8.3%). Oracle is known for doing a double digit dividend hike every other year.
3. Williams-Sonoma Inc WSM 0.00%↑ - 15.8% Increase
Home Products Retail
Stock Price: $166.27 | Yield: 1.6% | Years of Increases: 19
Despite a 10% YTD drop, this premium home goods retailer remains shareholder-friendly, with a solid 15.8% dividend increase. Williams-Sonoma is one of the Dividend Heroes.
4. CareTrust REIT Inc CTRE 0.00%↑ - 15.5% Increase
Health Care REIT
Stock Price: $29.13 | Yield: 4.6% | Years of Increases: 11
With one of the highest yields on the list, CareTrust REIT strengthened its dividend profile with a 15.5% hike, reflecting confidence in the senior housing sector.
5. Applied Materials Inc AMAT 0.00%↑ - 15.0% Increase
Semiconductor Equipment
Stock Price: $154.46 | Yield: 1.2% | Years of Increases: 8
Semiconductor leader Applied Materials continued its dividend growth streak with a 15.0% raise, as chip industry demand remains resilient. Applied Materials is one of the last companies we added to the dividendhike.com portfolio.
6. JPMorgan Chase & Co JPM 0.00%↑ - 12.0% Increase
Financial Services
Stock Price: $239.11 | Yield: 2.3% | Years of Increases: 15
The largest U.S. bank by market cap ($669B) maintained its reputation as a dividend powerhouse with a 12.0% increase, reinforcing its strong capital position.
For paid subscribers: Access the full list of 22 dividend increases, including yield trends, sector analysis, and key financial ratios.
Below is the table highlighting all 22 dividend increases we have recorded since the beginning of last week.
A notable newcomer is Build-A-Bear Workshop BBW 0.00%↑ , which implemented a dividend increase for the first time. The company is known for its customizable stuffed animals and interactive retail experiences, making it a unique addition to the list.
Among the more established names, Dividend Aristocrat Realty Income O 0.00%↑ stands out, having raised its monthly dividend for the second time in 2025. Another strong performer is Toll Brothers, the renowned homebuilder, which has now increased its dividend for five consecutive years.
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