Here is a current overview of best yielding stocks 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 February 17, 2012. In total, 12 stocks and preferred shares go ex-dividend of which 8 yielding above 3 percent. The average yield amounts to 3.97 percent.