The Best Dividends Between May 14-21, 2012

Here is a current overview of the best yielding stocks with a market capitalization over USD 10 billion that have their ex-dividend date within the next trading week. If your broker settles your trade before the ex-date, you will receive the next dividend. A full list of all stocks with ex-dividend date can be found here: Ex-Dividend Stocks May 14-21,2012. In total, 208 stocks and preferred shares go ex-dividend of which 94 yielding above 3 percent and 40 are high yields. The average yield amounts to 3.95 percent.

The Best Yielding Large Cap Services Stocks

Large Capitalized Services Dividend Stocks With Highest Yield Researched By Dividend Yield - Stock, Capital, Investment. It’s very important to know what yields are traded within a sector or industry in order to compare risks and premiums. I made a screen of the best yielding large capitalized services stocks. 71 companies from the sector have a market capitalization over USD 10 billion and 56 of them pay dividends. Below, I listed all stocks with a yield over 2 percent.

The best yielding stock is Paychex (PAYX). The company has a dividend yield of 4.28 percent and is followed by Sysco (SYY) who has a yield of 3.91 percent.

24 Of Warren Buffett’s Most Wanted Dividend Stocks

Investment Targets Of Warren Buffett Researched By Dividend Yield - Stock, Capital, Investment. Warren Buffett is an American investor, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. He is the third richest man in the world in accordance to Forbes and one of the most influential people in the world. The investor generates nearly USD 1 billion in free cash flow per month and has additional USD 37.8 billion in cash for takeover projects. As of Q4/2011, Warren's portfolio had a worth of USD 66.15 billion.

Recently, Bloomberg analyst's made a screen of stocks with some classical Buffett target-criteria:

- Market Capitalization from $20 Billion to $40 Billion

- Capital Expenditures / Net Fixed Assets > 10%

- 5-Year Average Growth in ROIC in Highest 50%

- 5-Year Average Operating Cash Flow Growth in Highest 50%

- P/E Ratio < Average Company Value in Home Market

24 companies worldwide remained of which 14 are U.S. listed. Four of the results have a yield over three percent and twelve are currently recommended to buy.

The Best Dividends On May 14, 2012

Here is a current overview of the best yielding stocks with a market capitalization over USD 2 billion that have their ex-dividend date on the next trading day. If your broker settles your trade today, you will receive the next dividend. A full list of all stocks with ex-dividend date can be found here: Ex-Dividend Stocks May 14, 2012. In total, 35 stocks and preferred shares go ex-dividend of which 16 yielding above 3 percent. The average yield amounts to 3.85 percent.

The Best Yielding Large Cap Basic Material Stocks

Large Capitalized Basic Material Dividend Stocks With Highest Yield Researched By Dividend Yield - Stock, Capital, Investment. It’s very important to know what yields are traded within a sector or industry in order to compare risks and premiums. I made a screen of the best yielding large capitalized basic material stocks. 88 companies from the sector have a market capitalization over USD 10 billion and 81 of them pay dividends. Below, I listed all stocks with a yield over 4 percent.

The best represented industry is the major integrated oil and gas industry with nine companies. 11 stocks from the results are high yields and seven are recommended to buy.

The Best Dividends On May 11, 2012

Here is a current overview of the best yielding stocks with a market capitalization over USD 2 billion that have their ex-dividend date on the next trading day. If your broker settles your trade today, you will receive the next dividend. A full list of all stocks with ex-dividend date can be found here: Ex-Dividend Stocks May 11, 2012. In total, 66 stocks and preferred shares go ex-dividend of which 33 yielding above 3 percent. The average yield amounts to 4.16 percent.

20 Dividend Challengers With Very Low Debt

Dividend Challengers With Low Debt To Equity Ratios Researched By Dividend Yield - Stock, Capital, Investment. Stocks with a history of rising dividends of more than 5 years but less than 9 years in a row are named Dividend Challengers. 189 companies with such a dividend growth performance are available at the markets. But past dividend growth does not guarantee a future dividend hike if earnings are down. A major ratio to judge the ability of paying dividends from capital assets is the debt to equity ratio.

I screened all Dividend Challengers by companies with very low debt to equity ratios (ratio below 0.1). Those stocks are nearly free of debt and have a generous cushion of future dividend hikes. Below the results are some of stocks with a very low market capitalization which are not to recommend in a deeper analysis. 20 stocks with a market capitalization of more than USD 300 million remained. Twelve of them have a current buy or better rating.

The Best Dividends On May 10, 2012

Here is a current overview of the best yielding stocks with a market capitalization over USD 2 billion that have their ex-dividend date on the next trading day. If your broker settles your trade today, you will receive the next dividend. A full list of all stocks with ex-dividend date can be found here: Ex-Dividend Stocks May 10, 2012. In total, 29 stocks and preferred shares go ex-dividend of which 13 yielding above 3 percent. The average yield amounts to 4.95 percent.

6 High Yield Stocks With Low Debt And Payout Ratio

Stocks With High Yields, Low Debt And Low Dividend Payout Ratio Researched By Dividend Yield - Stock, Capital, Investment. Stocks with high yields are sometimes risky because they pay dividends in a not sustainable way. A necessary requirement to reduce risks of dividend cuts is the fundamental basis; the company should have low payout ratios and low debt ratios.

In order to find the best high yield stocks with low debt and payout ratios, I screened the market by stocks with a yield over five percent, a debt to equity ratio of less than 0.3 and a payout ratio below 50 percent. Six companies fulfilledthese criteria of which two are recommended to buy.

The Best Dividends On May 09, 2012

Here is a current overview of the best yielding stocks with a market capitalization over USD 2 billion that have their ex-dividend date on the next trading day. If your broker settles your trade today, you will receive the next dividend. A full list of all stocks with ex-dividend date can be found here: Ex-Dividend Stocks May 09, 2012. In total, 53 stocks and preferred shares go ex-dividend of which 25 yielding above 3 percent. The average yield amounts to 3.69 percent.

The Best Yielding Large Cap Utility Stocks

Large Capitalized Utility Dividend Stocks With Highest Yield Researched By Dividend Yield - Stock, Capital, Investment. It’s very important to know what yields are traded within a sector or industry in order to compare risks and premiums. I made a screen of the best yielding large capitalized utility stocks. 24 companies from the sector have a market capitalization over USD 10 billion and 22 of them pay dividends. Below, I listed all stocks with a positive yield.

The best represented industry is the electric utility industry with 16 companies. Six stocks from the results are high yields and 11 are recommended to buy.

The Best Dividends On May 08, 2012

Here is a current overview of the best yielding stocks with a market capitalization over USD 2 billion that have their ex-dividend date on the next trading day. If your broker settles your trade today, you will receive the next dividend. A full list of all stocks with ex-dividend date can be found here: Ex-Dividend Stocks May 08, 2012. In total, 43 stocks and preferred shares go ex-dividend of which 18 yielding above 3 percent. The average yield amounts to 3.40 percent.