Ex-dividend dates are very important to dividend investors since a stock must be purchased 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.
1. Universal Corp.
Universal Corp. (UVV ) offers a dividend yield of 3.62% based on Wednesday’s opening price of $57.29 with an annual dividend of $2.08 (paid quarterly). The stock is down 1.14% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates Universal Corp. as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
2. RPM International
RPM International (RPM ) offers a dividend yield of 2.16% based on Wednesday’s opening price of $48.13 with an annual dividend of $1.04 (paid quarterly). The stock is down 6.31% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates RPM International as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
3. Campbell Soup Co.
Campbell Soup Co. (CPB) offers a dividend yield of 2.61% based on Wednesday’s opening price of $47.70 with an annual dividend of $1.25 (paid quarterly). The stock is down 2.40% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates Campbell Soup Co. as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.3 stars out of 5 stars.
4. McCormick & Co.
McCormick & Co. (MKC ) offers a dividend yield of 2% based on Wednesday’s opening price of $80.18 with an annual dividend of $1.60 (paid quarterly). The stock is down 2.19% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates McCormick & Co. as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.3 stars out of 5 stars.
5. AZZ Inc.
AZZ Inc. (AZZ ) offers a dividend yield of 1.18% based on Wednesday’s opening price of $51 with an annual dividend of $0.60 (paid quarterly). The stock is down 4.96% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates AZZ as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3 stars out of 5 stars.
