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 4 big-name stocks going ex-dividend during the week of April 13-17.
1. AbbVie
AbbVie (ABBV ) is set to trade ex-dividend on April 13. The drug company offers a dividend yield of 3.47% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $58.81 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 51 cents. The stock is down 10% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates ABBV as “Recommended” with a DARS™ rating of 3.5 stars out of 5 stars.
2. Foot Locker
Foot Locker (FL) is set to trade ex-dividend on April 15. The apparel retailer offers a dividend yield of 1.60% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $62.63 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 25 cents. The stock is up 11% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates FL as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
3. Abbott Labs
Abbott Labs (ABT ) is set to trade ex-dividend on April 13. The drug company offers a dividend yield of 2.06% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $46.61 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 24 cents. The stock is up 3% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates ABT as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
4. Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel (CBRL ) is set to trade ex-dividend on April 15. The restaurant company offers a dividend yield of 2.68% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $149.00 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of $1.00. The stock is up 6% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates CBRL as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
5. Hormel Foods
Hormel Foods (HRL ) is set to trade ex-dividend on April 16. The food company offers a dividend yield of 1.72% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $58.23 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 25 cents. The stock is up 12% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates HRL as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
6. Acuity Brands
Acuity Brands (AYI ) is set to trade ex-dividend on April 15. The home furniture company offers a dividend yield of 0.31% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $168.96 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 13 cents. The stock is up 20% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates AYI as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
7. PNC Financial
PNC Financial (PNC ) is set to trade ex-dividend on April 13. The financial services company offers a dividend yield of 2.20% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $92.84 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 51 cents. The stock is up 2% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates PNC as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
8. Buckle
Buckle (BKE ) is set to trade ex-dividend on April 13. The apparel retailer offers a dividend yield of 1.85% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $49.67 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 23 cents. The stock is down 6% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates BKE as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.2 stars out of 5 stars.
9. EOG Resources
EOG Resources (EOG ) is set to trade ex-dividend on April 14. The oil and gas company offers a dividend yield of 0.71% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $94.04 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 17 cents. The stock is up 2% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates EOG as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
10. Clarcor
Clarcor (CLC) is set to trade ex-dividend on April 13. The auto parts company offers a dividend yield of 1.21% based on Wednesday’s closing price of $65.94 and the company’s quarterly dividend payout of 20 cents. The stock is down 1% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates CLC as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
