Nielsen Holdings (NLSN) Raises Quarterly Dividend 9.7% to $0.34; 3.3% Yield

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Nielsen Reports 1st Quarter 2017 Results and Increases Quarterly Dividend 10%

April 25, 2017 6:30 AM EDT

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN) today announced its first quarter 2017 results. For the first quarter, revenues increased 2.6% to $1,526 million, or 3.2% on a constant currency basis, compared to the first quarter of 2016. The company also announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase in the companys quarterly dividend of 10% to $0.34 per share.

Our first quarter results highlight the importance of our balanced portfolio. We saw continued strength in our Watch segment and in emerging markets, partially offset by a decline in the U.S. for our Buy segment,... More

Nielsen Reports 1st Quarter 2017 Results and Increases Quarterly Dividend 10%

April 25, 2017 6:30 AM EDT

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN) today announced its first quarter 2017 results. For the first quarter, revenues increased 2.6% to $1,526 million, or 3.2% on a constant currency basis, compared to the first quarter of 2016. The company also announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase in the companys quarterly dividend of 10% to $0.34 per share.

Our first quarter results highlight the importance of our balanced portfolio. We saw continued strength in our Watch segment and in emerging markets, partially offset by a decline in the U.S. for our Buy segment,... More