American States Water Co (AWR), National-Oilwell Varco, Inc. (NOV): These Stocks Are Giving Investors Big Pay Raises

Bristow Group Inc (NYSE:BRS) is able to offer such high dividend growth as a result of its excellent operational performance. The company grew its adjusted earnings per diluted share by 20% in fiscal 2013, year over year, and is expecting fiscal 2014 adjusted EPS of at least $4.20.

Bristow Group Inc (NYSE:BRS) might fly within the shadows of an energy sector seemingly filled with dividend payers, with a $2.3 billion market capitalization, but the company’s smaller size and high dividend growth might provide investors market-beating returns going forward.

The Foolish takeaway

Most investors are aware that the markets have breached all-time highs. However, while dividend increases may not gather much attention, an increasing income stream is an important piece of the total return pie.

Dividends represent real returns and are a great way for management teams to signal the health of their underlying businesses. Income enthusiasts can take solace in the fact that their quarterly checks will come in, regardless of the market’s direction.

These three stocks are providing their investors with healthy pay raises and have the profits to ensure further dividend increases for many years to come. Die-hard income investors should add these stocks to their watch lists, if they haven’t already.

The article These Stocks Are Giving Investors Big Pay Raises originally appeared on Fool.com is written by Robert Ciura.

Robert Ciura has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends National Oilwell Varco. The Motley Fool owns shares of National Oilwell Varco. Robert is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network — entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.

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