Here is a current overview
of 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 April 25,
2012. In total, 17 stocks and preferred shares go ex-dividend of which 7 yielding
above 3 percent. The average yield amounts to 3.60 percent.
The
ex-dividend date is a major date related to the payment of dividends. If you
purchase a stock on its ex-dividend date or later, you will not receive the
next dividend payment. Instead, the seller gets the dividend. If you purchase
before the ex-dividend date, you get the dividend. It is important that your
broker settles your trade before the ex-dividend date.
These are the results of
the best yielding stocks:
Reed Elsevier (RUK) has a market capitalization of USD 10.18 billion and operates within the “Publishing - Periodicals” industry. These are the market ratios of the company:
P/E Ratio: 15.51,
Forward P/E Ratio: 10.77,
P/S Ratio: 1.99,
P/B Ratio: 5.54,
Dividend Yield: 4.13%.
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Long-Term Stock History Chart Of Reed Elsevier plc (Click to enlarge) |
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Long-Term Dividend History of Reed Elsevier plc (RUK) (Click to enlarge) |
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Long-Term Dividend Yield History of Reed Elsevier plc (RUK) (Click to enlarge) |
Cliffs Natural Resources (CLF) has a market capitalization of USD 9.40 billion and operates within the “Steel & Iron” industry. These are the market ratios of the company:
P/E Ratio: 5.64,
Forward P/E Ratio: 5.81,
P/S Ratio: 1.38,
P/B Ratio: 1.62,
Dividend Yield: 3.79%.
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Long-Term Stock History Chart Of Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (Click to enlarge) |
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Long-Term Dividend History of Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (CLF) (Click to enlarge) |
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Long-Term Dividend Yield History of Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (CLF) (Click to enlarge) |
Procter & Gamble (PG) has a market capitalization of USD 183.58 billion and operates within the “Personal Products” industry. These are the market ratios of the company:
P/E Ratio: 19.60,
Forward P/E Ratio: 15.54,
P/S Ratio: 2.16,
P/B Ratio: 2.86,
Dividend Yield: 3.37%.
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Long-Term Stock History Chart Of Procter & Gamble Co. (Click to enlarge) |
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Long-Term Dividend History of Procter & Gamble Co. (PG) (Click to enlarge) |
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Long-Term Dividend Yield History of Procter & Gamble Co. (PG) (Click to enlarge) |
Williams-Sonoma (WSM) has a market capitalization of USD 3.77 billion and operates within the “Home Furnishing Stores” industry. These are the market ratios of the company:
P/E Ratio: 16.91,
Forward P/E Ratio: 13.93,
P/S Ratio: 1.01,
P/B Ratio: 3.03,
Dividend Yield: 2.32%.
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Long-Term Stock History Chart Of Williams-Sonoma Inc. (Click to enlarge) |
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Long-Term Dividend History of Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM) (Click to enlarge) |
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Long-Term Dividend Yield History of Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM) (Click to enlarge) |
Pentair (PNR) has a market capitalization of USD 4.36 billion and operates within the “Industrial Equipment & Components” industry. These are the market ratios of the company:
P/E Ratio: 137.84,
Forward P/E Ratio: 14.56,
P/S Ratio: 1.26,
P/B Ratio: 2.25,
Dividend Yield: 2.00%.
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Long-Term Stock History Chart Of Pentair, Inc. (Click to enlarge) |
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Long-Term Dividend History of Pentair, Inc. (PNR) (Click to enlarge) |
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Long-Term Dividend Yield History of Pentair, Inc. (PNR) (Click to enlarge) |
Tyco International (TYC) has a market capitalization of USD 25.19 billion and operates within the “Diversified Machinery” industry. These are the market ratios of the company:
P/E Ratio: 18.34,
Forward P/E Ratio: 13.20,
P/S Ratio: 1.47,
P/B Ratio: 1.77,
Dividend Yield: 1.83%.
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Long-Term Stock History Chart Of Tyco International Ltd. (Click to enlarge) |
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Long-Term Dividend History of Tyco International Ltd. (TYC) (Click to enlarge) |
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Long-Term Dividend Yield History of Tyco International Ltd. (TYC) (Click to enlarge) |
Signet Jewelers Limited (SIG) has a market capitalization of USD 4.08 billion and operates within the “Jewelry Stores” industry. These are the market ratios of the company:
P/E Ratio: 12.70,
Forward P/E Ratio: 10.23,
P/S Ratio: 1.09,
P/B Ratio: 1.80,
Dividend Yield: 1.02%.
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Long-Term Stock History Chart Of Signet Jewelers Limited (Click to enlarge) |
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Long-Term Dividend History of Signet Jewelers Limited (SIG) (Click to enlarge) |
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Long-Term Dividend Yield History of Signet Jewelers Limited (SIG) (Click to enlarge) |