Dividend investors are often aware of ex-dividend dates, as you must own a stock prior to the ex-dividend date to be entitled to the dividend. For investors seeking high-yield dividend stocks, or maybe just a few extra dividend dollars for Christmas, here at several notable dividend stocks going ex-dividend during the week of Nov.14 to 18.
Mattel (MAT, Financial) will be going ex-dividend on Nov. 18. The toys and games company has a solid dividend yield close to 5%, but has not increased its quarterly dividend of 38 cents since 2013.
Southern Company (SO, Financial) will go ex-dividend on Nov. 17. The energy company offers a dividend yield well over 4% and typically raises its dividend payout by about 3% every year. Southern Company raised its quarterly dividend to 56 cents from the prior rate of 54 cents per share on April 21. Southern Company is a member of the Top 100 dividend stock candidates and was recently featured as one of the top utility stocks.
Duke Energy (DUK, Financial) is going ex-dividend on Nov. 16. The energy company currently offers a dividend yield over 4% and typically raises its dividend by about 3.5% annually. Duke Energy raised its regular quarterly dividend to 85 cents from the prior rate of 83 cents per share on July 12. Duke Energy Corp. is a member of the Top 100 dividend stock and was also recently featured as one of the top utility stocks.
Valero Energy (VLO, Financial) will go ex-dividend on Nov. 18. The oil and gas company has a dividend yield just over 4% and has been increasing its dividend over the last five years by nearly 20%. The quarterly dividend was raised in March from 60 cents versus the prior year rate of 50 cents per share. Valero is a member of the Top 100 dividend stock list.
L Brands (LB, Financial) will go ex-dividend on Nov. 16. The apparel retailer, which owns Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works, has a dividend yield of approximately 3.6% and has been raising its dividend over the past five years. The company’s next dividend payout will be 60 cents.
Target (TGT, Financial) is going ex-dividend on Nov. 14. The retailer has a dividend yield over 3.5% and has a long history of raising dividends annually (since 1968). Over the last five years, Target has raised its dividend by 9.5% per year. Target raised its regular quarterly dividend to 60 cents, a 7% increase from the prior rate of 56 cents per share. Currently, Target is a member of the Top 100 dividend stock list.
Consolidated Edison (ED, Financial) will go ex-dividend on Nov. 14. The utility company offers a dividend yield around 3.5% and has been raising its dividends continuously since 1975. Consolidated Edison raised its dividend last January to 67 cents per share from the prior rate of 65 cents per share. Consolidated is a member of the Top 100 dividend stock list and was also recently featured as one of our top utility stocks.
Amgen (AMGN, Financial) is going ex-dividend on Nov. 14. The health care company offers a dividend yield close to 3% and has been raising its dividend over the last five years by 18% per year. In February, Amgen raised its quarterly dividend to a $1.00 per share, a 27% increase from the prior rate of 79 cents per share. Amgen is a member of the Top 100 dividend stock list
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ, Financial) will go ex-dividend on Nov. 18. The health care company offers a dividend yield of about 2.7% and has been increasing its dividend every year since 1963. The company pays a quarterly dividend of 80 cents, up from the prior rate of 75 cents per share.
Microsoft (MSFT, Financial) is going ex-dividend on Nov. 15. The technology giant offers investors a dividend yield of about 2.5% and has been growing its dividend since 2004. Over the last five years, the dividend has climbed by an average 17% per year. Its next dividend payout will be 39 cents, up from the prior rate of 36 cents per share. Microsoft is a member of the Top 100 dividend stock list.
United Technologies (UTX, Financial) will go ex-dividend on Nov. 15. The high-technology company has a dividend yield of about 2.55% and has been increasing its dividend steadily (7%) over the last five years. In April, United Technologies raised its quarterly dividend to 66 cents, a 3% increase from the prior rate of 64 cents per share. United Technologies is a member of the Top 100 dividend stock list.
| Company Name | Dividend Yield | Current Price | Ex Dividend Date | Pay Date | Payout |
| Mattel | 4.89% | $31.06 | Nov. 18 | Dec. 9 | 38 cents |
| Southern Company | 4.41% | $50.76 | Nov. 17 | Dec. 6 | 56 cents |
| Duke Energy | 4.29% | $79.65 | Nov. 16 | Dec. 16 | 85 cents |
| Valero Energy | 4.13% | $58.14 | Nov. 18 | Dec. 15 | 60 cents |
| L Brands | 3.68% | $65.18 | Nov. 16 | Dec. 2 | 60 cents |
| Target | 3.58% | $67.05 | Nov. 14 | Dec. 10 | 60 cents |
| Consolidated Edison | 3.56% | $75.33 | Nov. 14 | Dec. 15 | 67 cents |
| Amgen | 2.89% | $138.45 | Nov. 14 | Dec. 8 | $1.00 |
| Johnson & Johnson | 2.73% | $117.05 | Nov. 18 | Dec. 6 | 80 cents |
| Microsoft | 2.58% | $60.46 | Nov. 15 | Dec. 8 | 39 cents |
| United Technologies | 2.55% | $103.37 | Nov. 16 | Dec. 10 | 66 cents |
Disclosure: I have no position in MAT, DUK, VLO, LB, ED, JNJ, UTX. I am long SO,TGT, AMGN, MSFT.
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