Apple Among 15 Companies To Announce Dividend Increases In The Second Half Of April

Apple (AAPL) is expected to announce its 14th consecutive annual dividend increase in late April, likely in the mid-single-digit range. The author forecasts a 4.8%–7.7% raise, producing a forward yield near 0.40%–0.41%. Strong earnings, driven by sales and aggressive share buybacks, support the payout, but large R&D spending—particularly on AI—and priority for buybacks should limit dividend growth. Most other late-April dividend growers are also expected to deliver modest increases, with select names (e.g., Parker‑Hannifin) possibly topping 10%. Market impact: the increase is likely to be modest for income investors and signals continued corporate cash return discipline, but the low forward yield suggests limited immediate influence on AAPL’s share price.