In addition to high returns, the valuation should be
fair. This is the main reason why I screen every day tomorrow’s best ex-dividend
stocks by yield and market capitalization.
A full list of all stocks with payment dates can be found here: Ex-Dividend Stocks February 20, 2013. In total, 20 stocks and preferred shares go ex dividend - of which 6 yield more than 3 percent. The average yield amounts to 2.78%.
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 highest yielding ex-dividend stocks:
Park National (PRK) has a market capitalization of $1.05 Billion and operates within the Regional - Midwest Banks industry.
The Park National Corp. stock has a current operating margin of 31.84% and the debt to equity ratio amounts to 1.85. Earnings per share are expected to grow by 3.82% for the next year and 3.80% for the upcoming five years.
These are the market ratios of the company: P/E Ratio: 13.94, Forward P/E Ratio: 13.16, P/S Ratio: 3.67, P/B Ratio: 1.61, Dividend Yield: 5.53%.
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has a market capitalization of $111.86 Billion and operates within the Drug Manufacturers - Major industry.
The GlaxoSmithKline plc stock has a current operating margin of 27.97% and the debt to equity ratio amounts to 3.15. Earnings per share are expected to grow by 3.27% for the next year and 6.05% for the upcoming five years.
These are the market ratios of the company: P/E Ratio: 16.23, Forward P/E Ratio: 13.15, P/S Ratio: 2.73, P/B Ratio: 12.43, Dividend Yield: 5.09%.
Avista (AVA) has a market capitalization of $1.58 Billion and operates within the Diversified Utilities industry.
The Avista Corp. stock has a current operating margin of 13.80% and the debt to equity ratio amounts to 1.09. Earnings per share are expected to grow by 15.79% for the next year and 4.00% for the upcoming five years.
These are the market ratios of the company: P/E Ratio: 18.02, Forward P/E Ratio: 15.05, P/S Ratio: 1.00, P/B Ratio: 1.26, Dividend Yield: 4.38%.
Diebold, Incorporated (DBD) has a market capitalization of $1.89 Billion and operates within the Business Equipment industry.
The Diebold, Incorporated stock has a current operating margin of 4.17% and the debt to equity ratio amounts to 0.80. Earnings per share are expected to grow by 13.92% for the next year and 9.00% for the upcoming five years.
These are the market ratios of the company: P/E Ratio: 23.41, Forward P/E Ratio: 13.56, P/S Ratio: 0.63, P/B Ratio: 2.34, Dividend Yield: 3.84%.
Macerich (MAC) has a market capitalization of $9.09 Billion and operates within the REIT - Retail industry.
The Macerich Co. stock has a current operating margin of 33.23%. Earnings per share are expected to grow by 30.56% for the next year and 4.73% for the upcoming five years.
These are the market ratios of the company: P/E Ratio: 32.73, Forward P/E Ratio: 65.46, P/S Ratio: 10.32, P/B Ratio: 2.85, Dividend Yield: 3.77%.
Mattel (MAT) has a market capitalization of $14.02 Billion and operates within the Toys & Games industry.
The Mattel Inc. stock has a current operating margin of 15.90% and the debt to equity ratio amounts to 0.49. Earnings per share are expected to grow by 8.60% for the next year and 9.40% for the upcoming five years.
These are the market ratios of the company: P/E Ratio: 18.48, Forward P/E Ratio: 13.48, P/S Ratio: 2.18, P/B Ratio: 4.57, Dividend Yield: 3.53%.
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) has a market capitalization of $2.71 Billion and operates within the Agricultural Chemicals industry.
The Scotts Miracle-Gro stock has a current operating margin of 8.85% and the debt to equity ratio amounts to 1.92. Earnings per share are expected to grow by 14.07% for the next year and 10.75% for the upcoming five years.
These are the market ratios of the company: P/E Ratio: 25.02, Forward P/E Ratio: 14.68, P/S Ratio: 0.96, P/B Ratio: 5.27, Dividend Yield: 2.95%.
Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) has a market capitalization of $1.63 Billion and operates within the Business Services industry.
The Healthcare Services Group Inc. stock has a current operating margin of 5.95%. Earnings per share are expected to grow by 16.05% for the next year and 18.00% for the upcoming five years.
These are the market ratios of the company: P/E Ratio: 38.73, Forward P/E Ratio: 25.54, P/S Ratio: 1.55, P/B Ratio: 7.10, Dividend Yield: 2.79%.
Limited Brands (LTD) has a market capitalization of $12.71 Billion and operates within the Apparel Stores industry.
The Limited Brands, Inc. stock has a current operating margin of 14.09%. Earnings per share are expected to grow by 12.07% for the next year and 11.46% for the upcoming five years.
These are the market ratios of the company: P/E Ratio: 18.91, Forward P/E Ratio: 13.56, P/S Ratio: 1.26, P/B Ratio: N/A, Dividend Yield: 2.72%.
Carnival Corporation (CCL) has a market capitalization of $28.61 Billion and operates within the Resorts & Casinos industry.
The Carnival Corporation stock has a current operating margin of 10.67% and the debt to equity ratio amounts to 0.37. Earnings per share are expected to grow by 22.31% for the next year and 13.11% for the upcoming five years.
These are the market ratios of the company: P/E Ratio: 22.11, Forward P/E Ratio: 12.47, P/S Ratio: 1.86, P/B Ratio: 1.20, Dividend Yield: 2.71%.