Monday, February 19, 2007

Genuine Parts and Beckman Coulter Increase Dividends

Genuine Parts Company (GPC) and Beckman Coulter (BEC) both announced dividend increases as detailed below.

In the case of Genuine Parts, this is GPC's 51st consecutive annual dividend increase. GPC's 8.1% dividend increase is nearly in line with the company's 2007 YOY estimated earnings growth of 10%.

For Beckman Coulter, the 6.7% dividend increase is one-half the company's 2007 YOY estimated earnings growth of 13%.

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Genuine Parts Beckman Coulter dividend table
Genuine Parts stock chart
Beckman Coulter stock chart


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