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 9-13.
1. Wal-Mart (WMT)
Wal-Mart (WMT ) is set to trade ex-dividend on March 11. The discount retailer offers a dividend yield of 2.37% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $82.58 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 49 cents. The stock is down 4% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates WMT as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
2. Coca-Cola (KO)
Coca-Cola (KO ) is set to trade ex-dividend on March 12. The beverage and snack company offers a dividend yield of 3.11% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $42.50 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 33 cents. The stock is up 1% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates KO as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
3. Home Depot (HD)
Home Depot (HD ) is set to trade ex-dividend on March 10. The home improvement retailer offers a dividend yield of 2.06% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $114.76 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 59 cents. The stock is up 9% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates HD as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
4. Hewlett-Packard (HPQ)
Hewlett-Packard (HPQ ) is set to trade ex-dividend on March 9. The technology company offers a dividend yield of 1.87% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $34.19 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 16 cents. The stock is down 15% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates HPQ as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.3 stars out of 5 stars.
5. Altria (MO)
Altria (MO ) is set to trade ex-dividend on March 12. The tobacco company offers a dividend yield of 3.73% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $55.79 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 52 cents. The stock is up 13% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates MO as “Recommended” with a DARS™ rating of 3.5 stars out of 5 stars.
6. Kohl's (KSS)
Kohl’s (KSS ) is set to trade ex-dividend on March 9. The department store offers a dividend yield of 2.42% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $74.30 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 45 cents. The stock is up 22% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates KSS as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.2 stars out of 5 stars.
7. Dr. Pepper Snapple (DPS)
Dr. Pepper Snapple (DPS) is set to trade ex-dividend on March 12. The beverage company offers a dividend yield of 2.46% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $78.02 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 48 cents. The stock is up 9% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates DPS as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
8. Digital Realty Trust (DLR)
Digital Realty Trust (DLR ) is set to trade ex-dividend on March 11 . The real estate investment trust (REIT) offers a dividend yield of 5.18% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $65.60 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 85 cents. The stock is down 1% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates DLR as “Recommended” with a DARS™ rating of 3.6 stars out of 5 stars.
9. GameStop (GME)
GameStop (GME) is set to trade ex-dividend on March 13. The video game retailer offers a dividend yield of 3.60% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $40.03 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 36 cents. The stock is up 18% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates GME as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.3 stars out of 5 stars.
10. SeaWorld Entertainment (SEAS)
SeaWorld Entertainment (SEAS ) is set to trade ex-dividend on March 11. The theme park and entertainment company offers a dividend yield of 4.41% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $19.05 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 21 cents. The stock is up 6% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates SEAS as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.0 stars out of 5 stars.
