据道琼斯4月27日消息,埃克森美孚周三将季度股息上调2.7%,为该公司连续34年上调季度股息以来最小的增幅。
此前一天,标准普尔评级服务公司才剥夺了该公司的AAA顶尖信用评级。
埃克森美孚提高股息正值许多能源公司削减股息与控制支出以改善财务状况之际。。
该公司董事会于周三宣告季度股息75美分,增幅为2美分,股息收益率为3.4%。截至5月13日登记在册的股东可收到新的股息。
唐绍红摘译自道琼斯
原文如下:
Exxon Mobil Boosts Its Dividend Slightly
By Tess Stynes
Exxon Mobil Corp. raised its dividend by 2.7% on Wednesday, the smallest percentage increase in the 34 straight years the company has boosted its quarterly payout.
The move comes a day after Standard & Poor's Ratings Services stripped the global oil giant of its pristine triple-A-credit rating.
Exxon's dividend increase comes as many energy companies have been cutting dividends and reining in spending to improve their finances.
Exxon's board declared a quarterly dividend of 75 cents a share on Wednesday, an increase of 2 cents a share, to yield 3.4%. The dividend is payable to shareholders of record as of May 13.