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.
1. American Express
American Express (AXP ) offers a dividend yield of 1.47% based on Monday’s opening price of $79.22 with an annual dividend of $1.16 paid quarterly. The stock is down 17% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates American Express as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
2. Sysco
Sysco (SYY ) offers a dividend yield of 3.17% based on Monday’s opening price of $38.42 with an annual dividend of $1.20 paid quarterly. The stock is down 7.3% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates Sysco as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
3. Western Digital
Western Digital (WDC) offers a dividend yield of 2.41% based on Monday’s opening price of $83.31 with an annual dividend of $2 paid quarterly. The stock is down 26% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates Western Digital as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
4. Monsanto
Monsanto (MON ) offers a dividend yield of 1.87% based on Monday’s opening price of $104.13 with an annual dividend of $1.96 paid quarterly. The stock is down 17% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates Monsanto as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.
5. Park Electrochemical
Park Electrochemical (PKE ) offers a dividend yield of 2.05% based on Monday’s opening price of $19.41 with an annual payout of $0.40 paid quarterly. The stock is down 40% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates Park Electrochemical as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3 stars out of 5 stars.
