3 REITs That Just Raised Dividends - Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST), Essential Props Realty (NYSE:EPRT)
Investors are always happy when a company they own increases its dividend. After all, as an income investor, you just received a raise. But the hikes often mean more than just a company being generous. Dividend increases can also be an indication that the company feels its future earnings will be sufficient to cover the increase being given to its shareholders.