(116 quotes found)
“There is a distinct possibility you will see more very large tech companies paying a dividend. It's a reflection of the continued maturation of these companies,”
Chuck Carlson
“We expect some investors to look for clarity on what Microsoft's dividend plan looks like going forward.”
Charles Di Bona
“We view this announcement, following Pfizer's 26% dividend increase in December 2005, as another sign that Pfizer is addressing shareholder concerns and as another step in the right direction for the company.”
Chris Schott
“Bristol-Myers' dividend has been an important attraction for value minded investors -- providing the key back-stop for shares even amidst the company's near-term negative growth outlook and lackluster pipeline news.”
Chris Shibutani
“My preference would be to see a dramatic increase in the dividend; I think they'd get more bang for their buck. They clearly have the financial capability to triple it; I think they could attract more investors and get a higher stock price more readily.”
Ben Halliburton
“We see it (the dividend hike) as an indication of our strong outlook for the business in the years ahead, and an indication that we see a strong performance in earnings and cash flow not just in this period.”
Chip Goodyear
“Then in 2007...the real dividend and impact of Adrian's appointment will start to be seen.”
Christian Horner
“There are many folks out there who hold the shares because of the high dividend. Dropping part of that dividend would mean dropping many shareholders, and I don't think it's worth the savings, which isn't really that much.”
Brian Ropp
“Dividends can be a significant component of total return.”
Christine Benz
“The Panel's income tax reform plan would make some positive changes such as eliminating the double-taxation of dividends and treating U.S. businesses on a territorial basis with regard to their foreign profits. Both of these changes would increase U.S. business competitiveness and spur investment. However, on both the individual and business parts of this simplified income tax, the proposed top tax rates were still too high. For example, the proposed 32 percent corporate rate would still be higher than the 28 percent average corporate tax rate in Europe.”
Chris Edwards
