LONDON - nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT), a global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions with a market capitalization of $12.37 billion, announced an increase in its regular quarterly cash dividend. The company's Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.20 per ordinary share for the first quarter of 2025, marking a 5% increase from the previous quarter's dividend of $0.19 per share. According to InvestingPro data, the company has demonstrated strong dividend growth of 8.57% over the last twelve months.
Shareholders on record as of the close of business on January 17, 2025, will be eligible for the dividend, which is payable on February 7, 2025. The current dividend yield stands at 1.01%, and this announcement reflects nVent's performance and its commitment to deliver value to its shareholders.
nVent, known for its portfolio of electrical product brands such as nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM, and SCHROFF, has a history that spans over a century. The company is recognized for its quality, reliability, and innovation in the design, manufacture, marketing, installation, and service of high-performance products and solutions. These offerings are essential for the connection and protection of sensitive equipment, buildings, and critical processes across various industries.
The company, with its principal office in London and management office in Minneapolis, United States, operates on a global scale, providing comprehensive solutions that are designed to ensure safer systems and contribute to a more secure world.
The increase in dividend is a factual statement based on the company's projected financial health and strategic decisions. It is important to note that the information provided in this article is based on a press release statement from nVent and does not include any forward-looking statements or predictions about the company's future performance or market position.
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On the other hand, KeyBanc Capital Markets maintained its Overweight rating on nVent Electric with an $84 price target. The company reported record Q3 sales of $782 million, marking a 9% increase from the previous year. Despite a 3% decrease in adjusted EPS, nVent's free cash flow surged by 33% to $143 million. The company anticipates Q4 sales growth between 11% and 13%, with adjusted EPS forecasted between $0.58 and $0.60.
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