4 Big Stocks That Could Increase Their Dividend Payments

Here's a look at four big stocks that could be about to increase their dividend payments in the coming months. 

Apple Inc. (AAPL) - Get Report looks ready to put more of its cash to work for shareholders.

Current yield: 1.64%

Utility stock Southern Co. (SO) - Get Report is likely to fight interest rate hikes with dividend hikes.

Current yield: 4.5%

Target (TGT) - Get Report is getting back to basics in 2017.

Current yield: 4.37%

Paccar Inc. (PCAR) - Get Report benefits from a slow return to higher fuel prices amid increased truck freight demand.

Current yield: 1.43%

This article was written by a staff member of TheStreet.