Dividends are an effective income generation tool for both short- and long-term investors. To capitalize on dividends, investors must ensure that they purchase the stock before the ex-dividend date and hold the stock through this period. Payments for dividends usually occur two to six weeks after the Ex-Date. For more information, check out Everything Investors Need to Know About Ex-Dividend Dates.
1. CR Bard Inc.
CR Bard Inc. (BRC ) offers a dividend yield of 0.50% based on yesterday’s closing price of $192.37 and pays a dividend of 96 cents. The stock is down 4.99% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates CR Bard Inc. as “Neutral”, with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
2. The Blackstone Group L.P.
The Blackstone Group L.P. (BX ) offers a dividend yield of 5.88% based on yesterday’s closing price of $33.36 and pays a dividend of $1.96. The stock is down 24.92% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates The Blackstone Group L.P. as “Neutral”, with a DARS™ rating of 3.3 stars out of 5 stars.
3. Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT ) offers a dividend yield of 4.38% based on yesterday’s closing price of $70.27 and pays a dividend of $3.08. The stock is down 34.40% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates Caterpillar Inc. as “Neutral”, with a DARS™ rating of 3.2 stars out of 5 stars.
4. Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A.
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (BLX ) offers a dividend yield of 5.71% based on yesterday’s closing price of $26.98 and pays a dividend of $1.54. The stock is down 21.87% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. as “Neutral”, with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
5. A. Schulman, Inc.
A. Schulman, Inc. (SHLM) offers a dividend yield of 2.16% based on yesterday’s closing price of $37.04 and pays a dividend of 80 cents. The stock is down 24.35% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates A. Schulman, Inc. as “Neutral”, with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
6. Gladstone Commercial Corp.
Gladstone Commercial Corp. (GOOD ) offers a dividend yield of 9.62% based on yesterday’s closing price of $15.60 and pays a dividend of $1.50. The stock is down 17.20% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates Gladstone Commercial Corp. as “Neutral”, with a DARS™ rating of 3.3 stars out of 5 stars.
