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1. Canadian National Railway Company
Canadian National Railway Company (CNI ) offers a dividend yield of 2.11% based on today’s opening price of $58.96 and pays a quarterly dividend of 31 cents. The stock is 22.08% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates Canadian National Railway Company as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
2. Public Service Enterprise Group
Public Service Enterprise Group (PEG ) offers a dividend yield of 3.79% based on today’s opening price of $41.20 and pays a quarterly dividend of 39 cents. The stock is 7.38% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates Public Service Enterprise Group as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
3. Dunkin' Brands
Dunkin’ Brands (DNKN ) offers a dividend yield of 2.02% based on today’s opening price of $52.41 and pays a quarterly dividend of 27 cents. The stock is 3.85% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates Dunkin’ Brands as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
4. Becton Dickinson
Becton Dickinson (BDX ) offers a dividend yield of 1.71% based on today’s opening price of $140.38 and pays a quarterly dividend of 60 cents. The stock is 6.45% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates Becton Dickinson as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
5. BlackRock, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (BLK ) offers a dividend yield of 2.41% based on today’s opening price of $362.72 and pays a quarterly dividend of $2.18. The stock is 5.38% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates BlackRock, Inc. as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
6. V.F.Corporation
V.F.Corporation (VFC ) offers a dividend yield of 1.80% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $71.14 and pays a dividend of $1.28. The stock is down 8.60% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates V.F.Corporation as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars and a dividend reliability of 4.0 (sector average is 3.9).
7. Ross Stores
Ross Stores (ROST ) offers a dividend yield of 0.96% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $98.18 and pays a dividend of 94 cents. The stock is down 9.85% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates Ross Stores as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.3 stars out of 5 stars and a dividend reliability of 4.0 (sector average is 3.7).
