Continental Resources Declares and Increases Quarterly Dividend
On July 30, 2021, Continental Resources (NYSE: CLR) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on August 20, 2021, to stockholders of record by August 10, 2021. This marks a $0.04 increase from the previous $0.11 dividend and is triple the initial dividend issued in Q4 2019. The annualized dividend yield is approximately 1.7%. CEO Bill Berry highlighted this increase as a commitment to returning cash to shareholders, showcasing confidence in the company's asset quality and sustainability.
- Quarterly dividend increased by $0.04 to $0.15 per share.
- Dividend triples the initial amount paid in Q4 2019.
- Commitment to returning cash to shareholders with an annualized yield of approximately 1.7%.
- None.
OKLAHOMA CITY, July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Continental Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CLR) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of
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About Continental Resources
Continental Resources (NYSE: CLR) is a top 10 independent oil producer in the U.S. and a leader in America's energy renaissance. Based in Oklahoma City, Continental is the largest leaseholder and the largest producer in the nation's premier oil field, the Bakken play of North Dakota and Montana. The Company has significant positions in Oklahoma, including its SCOOP Woodford and SCOOP Springer discoveries and the STACK play. The Company also has a newly acquired position in the Powder River Basin play of Wyoming. With a focus on the exploration and production of oil, Continental has unlocked the technology and resources vital to American energy independence and our nation's leadership in the new world oil market. In 2021, the Company will celebrate 54 years of operations. For more information, please visit www.CLR.com.
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1 Calculated as the annual dividend per share divided by the stock price per share as of July 30, 2021. All future dividends require Board approval.
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