The Home Depot, Inc. (HD), Sears Holdings Corporation (SHLD): Should You Worry About Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK)’s Dividend?

When will Stanley Black & Decker boost its payout?

The one interesting possibility is that Stanley Black & Decker might raise its dividend again sooner than this time next year. Back in late 2010, the company made a token $0.01 per share increase, only to come back at the beginning of 2011 with a more dramatic boost of more than 20%. A similar pattern here could make investors feel a lot happier about Stanley’s dividend prospects going forward.

The article Should You Worry About Stanley Black & Decker’s Dividend? originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Dan Caplinger.

Fool contributor Dan Caplinger has no position in any stocks mentioned. You can follow him on Twitter: @DanCaplinger. The Motley Fool recommends Home Depot. The Motley Fool owns shares of Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores. 

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