Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Wachovia Increases Dividend 14.3%

Wachovia (WB) announced it was increasing its quarterly dividend 14.3%. The new quarterly dividend increases to 64 cents per share versus 56 cents per share in the same quarter last year. Analyst estimates have WB's earnings growing from $4.91 in 2007 to $5.34 in 2008. This represents an 8.75% earnings growth rate.

It should be noted WB acquired Golden West Financial on October 1, 2006. Additionally, on March 31, 2007, WB announced the planned acquisition of A.G. Edwards (AGE).

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Wachovia dividend analysis August 21, 2007
Wachovia stock chart August 21,2007


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