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Powering Profits: Why Falling Oil Prices Could Boost Hawaiian Electric and ConEd

by Fred Fuld III

The relationship between geopolitical stability and utility stock performance might seem abstract, but for companies heavily dependent on fossil fuels, it is anything but. The current conflict in the Middle East has injected significant volatility into global oil markets, driving up the cost of crude.

However, for forward-looking investors, the focus is already shifting to the aftermath. When the war wraps up and the geopolitical risk premium evaporates, oil prices are likely to retreat from their current highs. This scenario creates a powerful tailwind for a specific subset of the utility sector, most notably Hawaiian Electric Industries (NYSE: HE)and Consolidated Edison (NYSE: ED), ultimately providing a boost to their stock prices.

To understand why, we must examine how these two distinct utilities utilize oil and why lower prices are a significant operational benefit.

The Unique Case of Hawaiian Electric: Ground Zero for Oil Sensitivity

Hawaiian Electric Industries (HE) is perhaps the most oil-sensitive publicly traded utility in the United States. Due to Hawaii’s geographical isolation, the islands have historically been unable to access the mainland’s vast interstate natural gas pipelines or large-scale hydroelectric resources.

Consequently, HE has relied on imported petroleum—primarily fuel oil—for the vast majority of its electricity generation. This dependency means that HE’s operational costs are directly coupled to the global price of crude oil.

The Benefit of Falling Prices:

When oil prices drop, HE receives an immediate and substantial benefit:

  1. Lower Generation Costs: The primary advantage is a dramatic reduction in the cost of producing electricity. As fuel is the largest variable expense for an oil-fired plant, cheaper crude directly lowers the bottom line cost of generation.
  2. Increased Affordability and Demand Stability: Hawaii already has some of the highest electricity rates in the nation. When oil prices are high, these costs are passed on to consumers via fuel adjustment clauses, straining household and business budgets. Lower oil prices allow HE to reduce these adjustments, making electricity more affordable and stabilizing demand, particularly in crucial sectors like tourism.+1
  3. Improved Cash Flow for Transition: While HE is actively transitioning to renewable energy (with a 100% renewable mandate by 2045), maintaining its existing oil infrastructure is expensive. Lower oil prices improve the company’s free cash flow in the near term, providing more capital to invest in the solar, wind, and storage projects necessary to meet its long-term goals.

The Bottom Line for HE Stock: For investors, a sustainable drop in oil prices transforms HE from a utility struggling with high input costs into one with expanding margins and improved financial flexibility. This shift in sentiment is typically reflected in a higher stock valuation.

Consolidated Edison: Dual-Fuel Capabilities as a Strategic Advantage

Consolidated Edison (ConEd), serving New York City and Westchester County, has a very different profile than Hawaiian Electric. It is a massive urban utility that primarily relies on natural gas, nuclear power, and increasingly, renewables. However, ConEd has a strategic asset that makes it sensitive to oil prices: its dual-fuel capability.

ConEd maintains several large “peaker” plants that can generate electricity using either natural gas or fuel oil. These plants are called into action only during periods of extreme electricity demand (such as heat waves or severe cold snaps) or when natural gas supplies are constrained.

The Benefit of Falling Prices:

A drop in oil prices benefits ConEd primarily through enhanced operational flexibility and cost optimization:

  1. Economic Fuel Switching: When oil prices fall relative to natural gas, ConEd can strategically switch its dual-fuel plants to run on cheaper oil. This allows the utility to choose the most cost-effective fuel source, optimizing its dispatch stack and lowering its overall cost of energy production during peak periods.
  2. Mitigating Gas Price Volatility: Natural gas prices can be highly volatile, especially in the winter when demand for home heating competes with electricity generation. Cheap oil provides an economic “ceiling” for fuel costs. If natural gas prices spike, ConEd has the secure, lower-cost alternative of fuel oil readily available.
  3. Enhanced Reliability at Lower Cost: The ability to use oil ensures that ConEd can meet critical peak demand without being forced to purchase natural gas at exorbitant spot market prices. This enhances the reliability of the grid in New York City while keeping costs manageable, a factor that is looked upon favorably by regulators and investors alike.

The Bottom Line for ED Stock: While oil is a smaller percentage of ConEd’s total energy mix, the strategic use of dual-fuel plants makes cheap oil a distinct advantage. Lower oil prices improve operational efficiency and protect the company from extreme natural gas price spikes, making ED’s earnings more predictable and attractive to defensive investors.

The Market View: A Catalyst for Revaluation

The utility sector is traditionally seen as a “safe haven” for investors seeking stable income and low volatility. However, when specific utilities like Hawaiian Electric and ConEd face high, volatile input costs like oil, that safe-haven status can be compromised.

A post-war environment characterized by falling oil prices acts as a significant catalyst for these companies. It directly improves their near-term financial performance, reduces operational risk, and allows management to focus capital on long-term growth and transition strategies rather than high fuel bills.

For investors who anticipate the cessation of Middle East conflict, positioning in HE and ED stocks now provides an opportunity to capture the upside of a widely anticipated economic normalization: the return of cheap, stable oil prices.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Author didn’t own any of the above at the time the article was written.

Stocks Going Ex Dividend in August 2023

The following is a short list of some of the many stocks going ex-dividend during the next month, which can be helpful for traders and investors interested in the stock trading technique known as “Buying Dividends” or “Dividend Capture.” This strategy involves purchasing stocks before the ex dividend date and selling them shortly after the ex-date at a similar price, while still being eligible to receive the dividend payment.

Although this technique generally proves effective in bull markets and flat or choppy markets, it is advisable to exercise caution and consider avoiding this strategy during bear markets. To qualify for the dividend, it is necessary to buy the stock before the ex-dividend date and refrain from selling it until on or after the ex-date.

However, it is important to note that the actual dividend may not be paid for several weeks, as the payment date can be delayed by up to two months after the ex-date.

For investors seeking a comprehensive list of stocks going ex-dividend in the near future, WallStreetNewsNetwork.com has compiled a downloadable list containing numerous dividend-paying companies. Here are a few examples showcasing the stock symbol, ex-dividend date, periodic dividend amount, and annual yield.

StockEx Div DateDiv AmountYield
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)8/7/20230.200.34%
American Electric Power Company (AEP)8/9/20230.833.95%
International Business Machines (IBM)8/9/20231.664.63%
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)8/10/20230.532.09%
Walmart Inc. (WMT)8/10/20230.571.43%
Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)8/14/20231.131.00%
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED)8/15/20230.813.47%
Target Corporation (TGT)8/15/20231.103.26%
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)8/16/20230.680.81%
Duke Energy Corporation (DUK)8/17/20231.0254.38%
Southern Company (SO)8/18/20230.703.87%
Discover Financial Services (DFS)8/23/20230.702.48%
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)8/24/20230.150.39%
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)8/25/20231.192.82%
Allstate Corporation (ALL)8/30/20230.893.15%
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS)8/30/20232.753.08%
Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)8/31/20233.002.66%

To access the entire list of over 100 ex-dividend stocks, subscribers will receive an email in the next few days. If you are not already a subscriber, you can sign up using the provided signup box below. Don’t miss out on this valuable information, and the best part is that it’s free!

Dividend Definitions

To better understand the dividend-related terms, let’s define them:

Declaration date: This refers to the day when a company announces its intention to distribute a dividend in the future.
Ex-dividend date: On this day, if you purchase the stock, you would not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend. It is also the first day on which a shareholder can sell their shares and still receive the dividend.
Record date: This marks the day when you must be recorded on the company’s books as a shareholder to qualify for the dividend. Typically, the ex-dividend date is set two business days prior to the record date.
Payment date: This is the day on which the dividend payment is actually made to the eligible shareholders. It’s important to note that the payment date can be as long as two months after the ex-date.

Before implementing the “Buying Dividends” technique, it is crucial to reconfirm the ex-dividend date with the respective company to ensure accuracy and avoid any unexpected changes.

In conclusion, being aware of the stocks going ex-dividend can be advantageous for traders and investors employing the “Buying Dividends” strategy. WallStreetNewsNetwork.com provides a convenient resource to access a comprehensive list of such stocks, allowing individuals to plan their investment decisions effectively. Remember to stay informed and consider market conditions before employing any investment strategy.

Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written.

Stocks Going Ex Dividend in February 2023

The following is a short list of some of the many stocks going ex dividend during the next month.

The following is a short list of some of the many stocks going ex dividend during the next month.

Many traders and investors use the stock trading technique called ‘Buying Dividends,’ also commonly referred to as ‘Dividend Capture.’ This is the strategy of buying stocks before the ex dividend date and selling the stock shortly after the ex date at about the same price, yet still being entitled to the dividend.

This technique generally works in bull markets and flat or choppy markets, but during bear markets, you may want to consider avoiding this strategy. In order to be entitled to the dividend, you have to buy the stock before the ex-dividend date, and you can’t sell the stock until on or after the ex date.

The actual dividend may not be paid for another few weeks. WallStreetNewsNetwork.com has compiled a downloadable list of the stocks going ex dividend in the near future. The list contains many dividend paying companies, lots with market caps over $500 million. Some of the stocks have yields over 2%. Here are a few examples showing the stock symbol, the ex-dividend date, the periodic dividend amount, and the annual yield.

Citigroup Inc. (C)2/3/20230.513.91%
MetLife, Inc. (MET)2/6/20230.502.77%
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)2/8/20230.792.75%
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)2/9/20230.531.95%
Consolidated Edison Inc (ED)2/14/20230.813.41%
Southern Company (SO)2/17/20230.684.08%
Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG)2/23/20230.664.23%
Wendy’s Company (WEN)2/28/20230.254.53%

The entire list of over 100 ex-dividend stocks will be emailed to all subscribers next week. If you are not a subscriber, you can sign up at the signup box below. Don’t miss out. Remember, it’s free!

Dividend Definitions

Declaration date: the day that the company declares that there is going to be an upcoming dividend.

Ex-dividend date: the day on which if you buy the stock, you would not be entitled to that particular dividend; or the first day on which a shareholder can sell the shares and still be entitled to the dividend.

Record date: the day when you must be on the company’s books as a shareholder to receive the dividend. The ex-dividend date is normally set for stocks at two business days before the record date.

Payment date: the day on which the dividend payment is actually made, which can be as long at two months after the ex date.

Don’t forget to reconfirm the ex-dividend date with the company before implementing this technique.

Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written; affiliate links are on this page.

Stocks Going Ex Dividend in August 2020

The following is a short list of some of the many stocks going ex dividend during the next month.

Many traders and investors use the stock trading technique called ‘Buying Dividends,’ also commonly referred to as ‘Dividend Capture.’ This is the strategy of buying stocks before the ex dividend date and selling the stock shortly after the ex date at about the same price, yet still being entitled to the dividend.

TOP DIVIDEND STOCKS

This technique generally works in bull markets and flat or choppy markets, but you need to avoid the strategy during bear markets. In order to be entitled to the dividend, you have to buy the stock before the ex-dividend date, and you can’t sell the stock until after the ex date.

The actual dividend may not be paid for another few weeks. WallStreetNewsNetwork.com has compiled a downloadable and sortable list of the stocks going ex dividend in the near future. The list contains many dividend paying companies, lots with market caps over $500 million, and many with yields over 2%. Here are a few examples showing the stock symbol, the ex-dividend date, the periodic dividend amount.

MetLife, Inc. (MET) 8/3/2020 0.46 4.77%
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) 8/6/2020 0.41 2.18%
Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) 8/13/2020 0.965 4.60%
Southern Company (SO) 8/14/2020 0.64 4.61%
Consolidated Edison Inc (ED) 8/18/2020 0.765 4.01%
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) 8/24/2020 1.01 2.70%
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) 8/31/2020 1.25 2.46%

The additional ex-dividend stocks can be found HERE . (If you have been to the page before, and the latest link doesn’t show up, you may have to empty your cache.) If you like dividend stocks, you should check out some of the other high yield stock lists HERE . Most of the lists are free.

Dividend definitions:

Declaration date: the day that the company declares that there is going to be an upcoming dividend.

Ex-dividend date: the day on which if you buy the stock, you would not be entitled to that particular dividend; or the first day on which a shareholder can sell the shares and still be entitled to the dividend.

Record date: the day when you must be on the company’s books as a shareholder to receive the dividend. The ex-dividend date is normally set for stocks at two business days before the record date.

Payment date: the day on which the dividend payment is actually made, which can be as long at two months after the ex date.

TOP DIVIDEND STOCKS

Don’t forget to reconfirm the ex-dividend date with the company before implementing this technique.

Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written; affiliate links.

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Stocks Going Ex Dividend in May 2020

The following is a short list of some of the many stocks going ex dividend during the next month.

Many traders and investors use the stock trading technique called ‘Buying Dividends,’ also commonly referred to as ‘Dividend Capture.’ This is the strategy of buying stocks before the ex dividend date and selling the stock shortly after the ex date at about the same price, yet still being entitled to the dividend.

TOP DIVIDEND STOCKS

This technique generally works in bull markets and flat or choppy markets, but you need to avoid the strategy during bear markets. In order to be entitled to the dividend, you have to buy the stock before the ex-dividend date, and you can’t sell the stock until after the ex date.

The actual dividend may not be paid for another few weeks. WallStreetNewsNetwork.com has compiled a downloadable and sortable list of the stocks going ex dividend in the near future. The list contains many dividend paying companies, lots with market caps over $500 million, and many with yields over 2%. Here are a few examples showing the stock symbol, the ex-dividend date, the periodic dividend amount.

Intel Corporation (INTC) 5/6/2020 0.33 2.24%
Walmart Inc. (WMT) 5/7/2020 0.54 1.67%
Consolidated Edison Inc (ED) 5/12/2020 0.765 3.70%
Target Corporation (TGT) 5/19/2020 0.66 2.45%
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) 5/22/2020 1.01 2.61%
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) 5/29/2020 1.25 2.82%

The additional ex-dividend stocks can be found HERE . (If you have been to the page before, and the latest link doesn’t show up, you may have to empty your cache.) If you like dividend stocks, you should check out some of the other high yield stock lists HERE . Most of the lists are free.

Dividend definitions:

Declaration date: the day that the company declares that there is going to be an upcoming dividend.

Ex-dividend date: the day on which if you buy the stock, you would not be entitled to that particular dividend; or the first day on which a shareholder can sell the shares and still be entitled to the dividend.

Record date: the day when you must be on the company’s books as a shareholder to receive the dividend. The ex-dividend date is normally set for stocks at two business days before the record date.

Payment date: the day on which the dividend payment is actually made, which can be as long at two months after the ex date.

TOP DIVIDEND STOCKS

Don’t forget to reconfirm the ex-dividend date with the company before implementing this technique.

Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written, and affiliate links.

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Stocks Going Ex Dividend February 2020

The following is a short list of some of the many stocks going ex dividend during the next month.

Many traders and investors use the stock trading technique called ‘Buying Dividends,’ also commonly referred to as ‘Dividend Capture.’ This is the strategy of buying stocks before the ex dividend date and selling the stock shortly after the ex date at about the same price, yet still being entitled to the dividend.

TOP DIVIDEND STOCKS

This technique generally works in bull markets and flat or choppy markets, but you need to avoid the strategy during bear markets. In order to be entitled to the dividend, you have to buy the stock before the ex-dividend date, and you can’t sell the stock until after the ex date.

The actual dividend may not be paid for another few weeks. WallStreetNewsNetwork.com has compiled a downloadable and sortable list of the stocks going ex dividend in the near future. The list contains many dividend paying companies, lots with market caps over $500 million, and many with yields over 2%. Here are a few examples showing the stock symbol, the ex-dividend date, the periodic dividend amount.

NortonLifeLock Inc. (NLOK) 2/3/2020 0.12 1.82%
American Electric Power (AEP) 2/7/2020 0.70 2.75%
Schlumberger (SLB) 2/11/2020 0.50 5.59%
Amgen Inc. (AMGN) 2/13/2020 1.60 2.87%
Southern Company (SO) 2/14/2020 0.62 3.56%
Consolidated Edison Inc (ED) 2/18/2020 0.765 3.27%
Target Corporation (TGT) 2/18/2020 0.66 2.28%
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) 2/24/2020 0.95 2.55%
Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) 2/27/2020 0.10 0.85%

The additional ex-dividend stocks can be found HERE . (If you have been to the page before, and the latest link doesn’t show up, you may have to empty your cache.) If you like dividend stocks, you should check out some of the other high yield stock lists HERE . Most of the lists are free.

Dividend definitions:

Declaration date: the day that the company declares that there is going to be an upcoming dividend.

Ex-dividend date: the day on which if you buy the stock, you would not be entitled to that particular dividend; or the first day on which a shareholder can sell the shares and still be entitled to the dividend.

Record date: the day when you must be on the company’s books as a shareholder to receive the dividend. The ex-dividend date is normally set for stocks at two business days before the record date.

Payment date: the day on which the dividend payment is actually made, which can be as long at two months after the ex date.

TOP DIVIDEND STOCKS

Don’t forget to reconfirm the ex-dividend date with the company before implementing this technique.

Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written, and affiliate links.

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Stocks Going Ex Dividend for the Month of August 2018

Here is our latest update on the stock trading technique called ‘Buying Dividends,’ also commonly referred to as ‘Dividend Capture.’ This is the process of buying stocks before the ex dividend date and selling the stock shortly after the ex date at about the same price, yet still being entitled to the dividend.

This technique generally works only in bull markets, and can work in flat or choppy markets, but you need to avoid the technique during bear markets. In order to be entitled to the dividend, you have to buy the stock before the ex-dividend date, and you can’t sell the stock until after the ex date.

The actual dividend may not be paid for another few weeks. WallStreetNewsNetwork.com has compiled a downloadable and sortable list of the stocks going ex dividend in the near future. The list contains many dividend paying companies, lots with market caps over $500 million, and yields over 2%. Here are a few examples showing the stock symbol, the ex-dividend date, the quarterly dividend amount, and annual yield.

PetMed Express, Inc. (PETS) 8/2/2018 0.27 2.96%
Pfizer, Inc. (PFE) 8/2/2018 0.34 3.58%
Citigroup Inc. (C) 8/3/2018 0.45 2.51%
Intel Corporation (INTC) 8/6/2018 0.30 2.29%
Boeing Company   (BA) 8/9/2018 1.71 1.92%
Walmart Inc. (WMT) 8/9/2018 0.52 2.37%
Consolidated Edison Inc (ED) 8/14/2018 0.72 3.70%
Target Corporation (TGT) 8/14/2018 0.64 3.20%
Visa Inc. (V) 8/16/2018 0.21 0.59%
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.   (GS) 8/29/2018 0.80 1.35%
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) 8/27/2018 0.90 2.80%
Molson Coors Brewing Company (TAP) 8/30/2018 0.41 2.51%
Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) 8/31/2018 2.00 2.47%

The additional ex-dividend stocks can be found here at wstnn.com. (If you have been to the website before, and the latest link doesn’t show up, you may have to empty your cache.) If you like dividend stocks, you should check out some of the other high yield stock lists at HERE or WStNN.com. Most of the lists are free.

Dividend definitions: Declaration date: the day that the company declares that there is going to be an upcoming dividend.

Ex-dividend date: the day on which if you buy the stock, you would not be entitled to that particular dividend; or the first day on which a shareholder can sell the shares and still be entitled to the dividend.

Monthly Dividend Stock List

Record date: the day when you must be on the company’s books as a shareholder to receive the dividend. The ex-dividend date is normally set for stocks at two business days before the record date.

Payment date: the day on which the dividend payment is actually made, which can be as long at two months after the ex date.

Don’t forget to reconfirm the ex-dividend date with the company before implementing this technique.

Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written.

 

Stocks Going Ex Dividend in February 2018

Here is our latest update on the stock trading technique called ‘Buying Dividends,’ also commonly referred to as ‘Dividend Capture.’ This is the process of buying stocks before the ex dividend date and selling the stock shortly after the ex date at about the same price, yet still being entitled to the dividend.

This technique generally works only in bull markets, and can work in flat or choppy markets, but you need to avoid the technique during bear markets. In order to be entitled to the dividend, you have to buy the stock before the ex-dividend date, and you can’t sell the stock until after the ex date.

The actual dividend may not be paid for another few weeks. WallStreetNewsNetwork.com has compiled a downloadable and sortable list of the stocks going ex dividend in the near future. The list contains many dividend paying companies, lots with market caps over $500 million, and yields over 2%. Here are a few examples showing the stock symbol, the ex-dividend date, the quarterly dividend amount, and annual yield.

Pfizer, Inc. (PFE) 2/1/2018 0.34
Signet Jewelers Limited (SIG) 2/1/2018 0.31
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) 2/1/2018 0.39
Citigroup Inc. (C) 2/2/2018 0.32
PetMed Express, Inc. (PETS) 2/2/2018 0.25
Intel Corporation (INTC) 2/6/2018 0.3
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) 2/7/2018 0.3
Boeing Company (The) (BA) 2/8/2018 1.71
The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) 2/8/2018 0.1
Consolidated Edison Inc (ED) 2/13/2018 0.715
Amgen Inc. (AMGN) 2/14/2018 1.32
Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) 2/14/2018 0.563
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) 2/14/2018 0.42
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) 2/16/2018 0.32
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) (GS) 2/28/2018 0.75

The additional ex-dividend stocks can be found here at wstnn.com. (If you have been to the website before, and the latest link doesn’t show up, you may have to empty your cache.) If you like dividend stocks, you should check out some of the other high yield stock lists at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com or WStNN.com. Most of the lists are free.

Dividend definitions: Declaration date: the day that the company declares that there is going to be an upcoming dividend.

Ex-dividend date: the day on which if you buy the stock, you would not be entitled to that particular dividend; or the first day on which a shareholder can sell the shares and still be entitled to the dividend.

Monthly Dividend Stock List

Record date: the day when you must be on the company’s books as a shareholder to receive the dividend. The ex-dividend date is normally set for stocks at two business days before the record date.

Payment date: the day on which the dividend payment is actually made, which can be as long at two months after the ex date.

Don’t forget to reconfirm the ex-dividend date with the company before implementing this technique.

Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written.

 

Stocks Going Ex Dividend the Third Week of November

Here is our latest update on the stock trading technique called ‘Buying Dividends,’ also commonly referred to as ‘Dividend Capture.’ This is the process of buying stocks before the ex dividend date and selling the stock shortly after the ex date at about the same price, yet still being entitled to the dividend.

This technique generally works only in bull markets, and can work in flat or choppy markets, but you need to avoid the technique during bear markets. In order to be entitled to the dividend, you have to buy the stock before the ex-dividend date, and you can’t sell the stock until after the ex date.

The actual dividend may not be paid for another few weeks. WallStreetNewsNetwork.com has compiled a downloadable and sortable list of the stocks going ex dividend in the near future. The list contains many dividend paying companies, lots with market caps over $500 million, and yields over 2%. Here are a few examples showing the stock symbol, the ex-dividend date, the quarterly dividend amount, and annual yield.

Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI) 11/13/2017 0.15 2.84%
Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA (BUD) 11/14/2017 1.457 3.30%
Consolidated Edison Inc (ED) 11/14/2017 0.69 3.12%
Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) 11/14/2017 0.52 2.46%
Target Corporation (TGT) 11/14/2017 0.62 4.15%

The additional ex-dividend stocks can be found here at wstnn.com. (If you have been to the website before, and the latest link doesn’t show up, you may have to empty your cache.) If you like dividend stocks, you should check out some of the other high yield stock lists at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com or WStNN.com. Most of the lists are free.

Dividend definitions: Declaration date: the day that the company declares that there is going to be an upcoming dividend.

Ex-dividend date: the day on which if you buy the stock, you would not be entitled to that particular dividend; or the first day on which a shareholder can sell the shares and still be entitled to the dividend.

Monthly Dividend Stock List

Record date: the day when you must be on the company’s books as a shareholder to receive the dividend. The ex-dividend date is normally set for stocks at two business days before the record date.

Payment date: the day on which the dividend payment is actually made, which can be as long at two months after the ex date.

Don’t forget to reconfirm the ex-dividend date with the company before implementing this technique.

Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written.

 

Stocks Going Ex Dividend the Third Week of August

Here is our latest update on the stock trading technique called ‘Buying Dividends,’ also commonly referred to as ‘Dividend Capture.’ This is the process of buying stocks before the ex dividend date and selling the stock shortly after the ex date at about the same price, yet still being entitled to the dividend.

This technique generally works only in bull markets, and can work in flat or choppy markets, but you need to avoid the technique during bear markets. In order to be entitled to the dividend, you have to buy the stock before the ex-dividend date, and you can’t sell the stock until after the ex date.

The actual dividend may not be paid for another few weeks. WallStreetNewsNetwork.com has compiled a downloadable and sortable list of the stocks going ex dividend in the near future. The list contains many dividend paying companies, lots with market caps over $500 million, and yields over 2%. Here are a few examples showing the stock symbol, the ex-dividend date, the quarterly dividend amount, and annual yield.

Consolidated Edison Inc (ED) 8/14/2017 0.69 3.28%
Target Corporation (TGT) 8/14/2017 0.62 4.24%
Amgen Inc. (AMGN) 8/15/2017 1.15 2.46%
W.R. Grace & Co. (GRA) 8/15/2017 0.21 1.10%
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) 8/16/2017 0.5 1.17%

The additional ex-dividend stocks can be found here at wstnn.com. (If you have been to the website before, and the latest link doesn’t show up, you may have to empty your cache.) If you like dividend stocks, you should check out some of the other high yield stock lists at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com or WStNN.com. Most of the lists are free.

Dividend definitions: Declaration date: the day that the company declares that there is going to be an upcoming dividend.

Ex-dividend date: the day on which if you buy the stock, you would not be entitled to that particular dividend; or the first day on which a shareholder can sell the shares and still be entitled to the dividend.

Monthly Dividend Stock List

Record date: the day when you must be on the company’s books as a shareholder to receive the dividend. The ex-dividend date is normally set for stocks at two business days before the record date.

Payment date: the day on which the dividend payment is actually made, which can be as long at two months after the ex date.

Don’t forget to reconfirm the ex-dividend date with the company before implementing this technique.

Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written.