Ex-dividend dates are very important to dividend investors, since you must purchase a stock prior to its ex-dividend date in order to receive its upcoming dividend payout. For more information, check out Everything Investors Need to Know About Ex-Dividend Dates.
Below we highlight 10 big-name stocks going ex-dividend for the week of March 2-6.
1. Reynolds American
Reynolds American (RAI) is set to trade ex-dividend on March 6. The cigarette company offers a dividend yield of 3.54% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $75.67 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 67 cents. The stock is up 18% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates RAI as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
2. Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (KMB ) is set to trade ex-dividend on March 4. The personal product company offers a dividend yield of 3.20% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $110.16 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 88 cents. The stock is down 5% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates KMB as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
3. PepsiCo
PepsiCo (PEP ) is set to trade ex-dividend on March 4. The beverage and snack company offers a dividend yield of 2.63% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $99.50 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 66 cents. The stock is up 5% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates PEP as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
4. Travelers Co
Travelers Co (TRV ) is set to trade ex-dividend on March 6. The insurance company offers a dividend yield of 2.06% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $106.91 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 55 cents. The stock is up 1% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates TRV as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
5. Kellogg Company
Kellogg Company (K ) is set to trade ex-dividend on March 4. The packaged foods company offers a dividend yield of 3.03% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $64.78 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 49 cents. The stock is down 1% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates K as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
6. Waste Management
Waste Management (WM ) is set to trade ex-dividend on March 5. The waste removal company offers a dividend yield of 2.82% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $54.53 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 39 cents. The stock is up 6% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates WM as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
7. Dunkin Brands
Dunkin Brands (DNKN ) is set to trade ex-dividend on March 5. The restaurant company offers a dividend yield of 2.28% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $46.47 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 27 cents. The stock is up 9% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates DNKN as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
8. Coach
Coach (COH) is set to trade ex-dividend on March 4. The accessory company offers a dividend yield of 3.12% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $43.29 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 34 cents. The stock is up 15% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates COH as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.2 stars out of 5 stars.
9. HollyFrontier
HollyFrontier (HFC ) is set to trade ex-dividend on March 6. The oil and gas company offers a dividend yield of 3.03% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $42.25 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 32 cents. The stock is up 13% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates HFC as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
10. BlackRock
BlackRock (BLK ) is set to trade ex-dividend on March 4. The financial services company offers a dividend yield of 2.32% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $375.92 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of $2.18. The stock is up 5% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates BLK as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
