Ex-dividend dates are one of the most important dates for dividend investors to be aware of, since an investor must own a stock prior to its ex-dividend to be entitled to its dividend. Next week, while it is a slow week in terms of stocks going ex-dividend, there are still 7 notable dividend opportunities as follows.
Written by Timothy J. McIntosh.com (TheDividendManager.com)
1. AGNC Investment Corp (NYSE: AGNC) will be going ex-dividend on Friday, January 27.
The real estate investment trust (REIT) currently offers a dividend yield of a whopping 11% and pays a monthly dividend of $0.18. It will pay its next dividend on February 8.
Many investors flock to stocks like AGNC for its high yield, but these stocks can be risky. The stock has be slowly lowering its dividend since 2015 (from $0.22) and [the stock] is down 13% in the same time period.
Despite the risks, investors are drawn to the stock for its high yield and monthly payout, which can be great in a Dividend Reinvestment Program (DRIP) or for extra income.
2. Omega Healthcare Investors Inc. (NYSE: OHI) is going ex-dividend on Friday, January 27.
The healthcare real estate investment trust (REIT) is similar to AGNC for its high yield and real estate focus, but has actually increased its dividends. The stock currently has a dividend yield of about 7.5% and will pay its next $0.62 quarterly dividend on February 15.
Unlike AGNC, however, Omega has soared in the last 5 years (it remained flat in the last twelve months).
3. Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (NYSE: PAA) will go ex-dividend on Friday, January 27.
The energy MLP currently offers a dividend yield of approximately 7%. It will pay its next $0.55 quarterly dividend on February 14.
Although the company has an attractive yield, it cut its dividend by 12% in September 2016 from $0.70.Despite its dividend cut, the stock is up over 50% in the last twelve months.
4. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) is going ex-dividend on Tuesday, January 24.
