| | Hello and welcome to Dividend Brief, the 2 times weekly newsletter focused on dividend investing. | Today, we will look into Eli Lilly, Honeywell, and Alphabet, highlight a few dividend stocks worth watching, as well as share companies that are about to pay a dividend in the next few days. |
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| | Healthcare | Eli Lilly to Acquire Scorpion Therapeutics’ Cancer Treatment for $2.5 Billion | | Eli Lilly has announced plans to acquire Scorpion Therapeutics for up to $2.5 billion in cash to expand its cancer treatment portfolio. The deal focuses on Scorpion's experimental oral therapy, STX-478, which is currently being tested in early clinical trials for breast cancer and other advanced solid tumors. | STX-478 is a PI3K inhibitor, a type of drug that selectively targets the PI3K protein involved in cancer cell growth. The acquisition marks a significant step in Lilly’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its oncology pipeline. Lilly's oncology president expressed excitement about collaborating with Scorpion’s team and applying their combined expertise to accelerate the development of STX-478. | The agreement includes an initial upfront payment, with additional funds to be paid based on the achievement of certain regulatory and sales milestones. As part of the deal, Scorpion Therapeutics will spin off a new independent entity to manage its non-PI3K assets and continue its work on other therapies. Scorpion’s current shareholders will own this new company, while Lilly will hold a minority equity interest. | This acquisition is expected to bolster Lilly’s position in the oncology space and support its efforts in delivering innovative cancer therapies, building on the promising potential of STX-478. | LLY currently trades at $799 and pays a dividend of $1.50 per share, a yield of 0.76%. |
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| | Tech | Honeywell Prepares Breakup Into Two Independent Companies | | Honeywell International is moving closer to a significant restructuring, with plans to divide its operations into two distinct companies. This decision, driven by investor interest in creating more focused business units, is expected to result in one company dedicated to automation and another concentrating on aerospace and defense. | The industrial giant has been evaluating its strategy as part of an effort to streamline its portfolio. These plans could align with the company’s upcoming quarterly earnings announcement, where more details may be shared. The final approval of the split remains subject to the company’s leadership and board decisions. | This potential restructuring follows broader trends among major corporations seeking to unlock value by separating business segments. Recent examples in the industry highlight the benefits of such moves, with companies aiming to achieve greater operational efficiency and deliver enhanced returns to shareholders. | As Honeywell advances these plans, market observers have taken note of the company’s performance and its efforts to reshape its future. While the exact timing and specifics of the split are still under review, the proposed separation could mark a new chapter for the company’s growth trajectory. Investors are watching closely for further updates on this anticipated transformation. | HON currently trades at $219 and pays a dividend of $1.13 per share, a yield of 2.07%. |
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| | | | Tech | Alphabet’s Wing Expands Drone Delivery Services | | Drone deliveries are transforming how goods reach our doorsteps, turning a once futuristic idea into a practical service. Wing, a company under Alphabet, has been pioneering this technology since 2012, steadily expanding its operations across the United States, Europe, and Australia. Currently, the company is testing its drones in select areas, including parts of Texas and Virginia. | Wing’s drones are designed to streamline deliveries with impressive speed and efficiency. Operating from specialized charging stations called "nests," they pick up orders, secure items using a tether system, and swiftly transport them to their destinations. Customers can track their deliveries in real-time, with most flights completing in just a few minutes. | There are certain limitations, though. Deliveries are restricted to daylight hours, cover a limited range, and can only transport lightweight items. However, these constraints haven't stopped Wing from growing its reach. The company has also formed partnerships with major retailers to further enhance its services. | Drone deliveries are part of a rapidly evolving market that’s projected to grow significantly in the coming years. With plans to scale operations nationwide by 2035, Wing is positioning itself as a key player in redefining the delivery experience. Competitors like Amazon, Walmart, and others are also stepping into the space, ensuring continued innovation in this exciting sector. | GOOG currently trades at $193 and pays a dividend of 20 cents per share, a yield of 0.41%. |
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| | Dividend Stocks Worth Watching | GIS has a host of consumer staples that keep people coming back for more. It maintains solid revenue streams across those brands that pair well with a 4.10% dividend yield. | CSCO is a networking and cybersecurity company offering both hardware and software solutions for organizations. The demand for each of these niches will only grow in the coming year, adding to an already appetizing 2.72% yield. | BEPC focuses largely on renewable energy sources and ways to store generated power. It boasts a number of long-term contracts that help maintain its 5.27% yield. | | Dividend Increases | | | RPRX increased its dividend payout to 22 cents per share, an increase of 4.76%. Its new forward yield is 2.8%.
FSCO upped its dividend payout to 6.5 cents per share, an increase of 7.5%. Its new forward yield is 11.35%.
IBCP bumped its dividend payout up to 26 cents per share, an increase of 8.33%. Its new forward yield is 3.15%. |
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| | That’s all for today’s edition of the Dividend Brief.
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