The article “This Financial Stock Just Gave Investors A Dividend Boost. Is It Time To Dive In?” discusses the recent dividend increase by Visa, a leading financial stock. Visa announced a 19% hike in its quarterly dividend, making it $0.25 per share, up from $0.21 previously. This move is significant, especially considering Visa’s strong financial performance, with revenue increasing by 15% year-over-year to $5.2 billion and adjusted per-share net income ballooning by 39% to $1.20. Despite the impressive dividend boost, Visa’s dividend yield remains relatively low at 0.7%, compared to the average yield of 1.9% for S&P 500 dividend-paying stocks. The article highlights that while Visa’s dividend payout is modest, the company’s financial health and growth prospects make it an attractive investment for long-term gains rather than immediate dividend returns.