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 on Wednesday, March 11.
1. Wal-Mart (WMT)
Wal-Mart (WMT ) offers a dividend yield of 2.32% based on Monday’s closing price of $82.88 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. UnitedHealth Group (UNH)
UnitedHealth Group (UNH ) offers a dividend yield of 1.31% based on Monday’s closing price of $114.90 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 37.5 cents. The stock is up 14% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates UNH as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
3. Wyndham Worldwide (WYN)
Wyndham Worldwide (WYN) offers a dividend yield of 1.85% based on Monday’s closing price of $90.83 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 42 cents. The stock is up 6% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates WYN as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
4. Digital Realty Trust (DLR)
Digital Realty Trust (DLR ) offers a dividend yield of 5.15% based on Monday’s closing price of $64.49 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 85 cents. The stock is down 3% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates DLR as “Recommended” with a DARS™ rating of 3.5 stars out of 5 stars.
5. NASDAQ OMX (NDAQ)
NASDAQ OMX Group (NDAQ ) offers a dividend yield of 1.18% based on Monday’s closing price of $50.70 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 15 cents. The stock is up 6% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates NDAQ as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
6. Viacom (VIAB)
Viacom (VIAB ) offers a dividend yield of 2.32% based on Monday’s closing price of $71.28 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 33 cents. The stock is down 5% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates VIAB as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
7. Macy's (M)
Macy’s (M ) offers a dividend yield of 2.00% based on Monday’s closing price of $62.56 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 31.25 cents. The stock is down 5% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates M as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.3 stars out of 5 stars.
8. Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS)
Dick’s Sporting Goods (DKS ) offers a dividend yield of 0.97% based on Monday’s closing price of $56.74 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 13.75 cents. The stock is up 14% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates DKS as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.2 stars out of 5 stars.
9. Domino's Pizza
Domino’s Pizza (DPZ ) offers a dividend yield of 1.22% based on Monday’s closing price of $101.36 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 31 cents. The stock is up 8% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates DPZ as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.2 stars out of 5 stars.
10. Automatic Data Processing (ADP)
Automatic Data Processing (ADP ) offers a dividend yield of 2.26% based on Monday’s closing price of $86.84 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 49 cents. The stock is up 4% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates ADP as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
