PSEG Increases Common Stock Dividend
The Board of Directors of Public Service Enterprise Group (NYSE: PEG) has declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.51 per share for Q1 2021, payable on March 31, 2021. This marks a 4.1% increase from the previous dividend, bringing the annual dividend rate to $2.04. This increase reflects PSEG's commitment to returning value to shareholders, being the 17th increase in 18 years and the 114th consecutive year of dividend payments. The company's strong balance sheet supports this sustainable growth in dividends.
- Quarterly dividend increased by $0.02 per share, representing a 4.1% rise.
- PSEG has paid dividends for 114 consecutive years.
- This marks the 17th dividend increase in the last 18 years.
- Strong balance sheet indicates sustainable growth in future dividends.
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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Public Service Enterprise Group (NYSE: PEG) today declared a quarterly common stock dividend for the first quarter of 2021 of
Ralph Izzo, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are pleased to be able to increase the cash return to our shareholders. This latest increase represents the 17th increase in the common dividend in the past 18 years and marks our 114th consecutive year of paying a common dividend to shareholders. PSEG's long history of paying a common dividend is aided by our strong balance sheet and business mix, which are expected to support consistent and sustainable growth in the common dividend."
All future decisions regarding dividends on the common stock are subject to approval by the Board of Directors.
Forward-Looking Statement
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