Stocks Trading Ex-Dividend on 9/27/2012

The following is a list of companies trading ex-dividend on Thursday, September 27th:

National Healthcare Corp. (AMEX: NHC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, or $1.2 annualized. The dividend will be payable on November 30, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.9 percent.
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.64 per share, or $2.56 annualized. The dividend will be payable on November 13, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 3 percent.
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share, or $0.48 annualized. The dividend will be payable on November 1, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.2 percent.
Consolidated Water Co, Inc. (Nasdaq: CWCO) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share, or $0.3 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 31, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 3.6 percent.
Newcastle Investment Corp. (NYSE: NCT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share, or $0.88 annualized. This is a 10% increase from the prior dividend of $0.20. The dividend will be payable on October 31, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 11.1 percent.
Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp. (NYSE: MRX) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, or $0.4 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 31, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 0.9 percent.
Chimera Investment (NYSE: CIM) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share, or $0.36 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 29, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 13.4 percent.
Annaly Capital Management (NYSE: NLY) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share, or $2 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 29, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 11.6 percent.
Western Asset Mortgage Capital (NYSE: WMC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.85 per share, or $3.4 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 25, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 15.2 percent.
CreXus Investment Corp (NYSE: CXS) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share, or $1.28 annualized. This is an 18.5% increase from the prior dividend of $0.27. The dividend will be payable on October 25, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 12.1 percent.
Rent-A-Center, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCII) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share, or $0.64 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 24, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.8 percent.
Acme United Corp. (AMEX: ACU) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share, or $0.28 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 23, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.5 percent.
Dell, Inc. (Nasdaq: DELL) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share, or $0.32 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 22, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 3 percent.
The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, or $0.6 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 22, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.7 percent.
Preformed Line Products Co (Nasdaq: PLPC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, or $0.8 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 19, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.4 percent.
Monotype Imaging Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: TYPE) declared an initial quarterly dividend of $0.04 per share, or $0.16 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 19, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.2 percent.
Inland Private Capital Corp (IRC) declared a monthly dividend of $0.0475 per share, or $0.57 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 17, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 6.6 percent.
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share, or $0.2 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 16, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 0.9 percent.
Quest Diagnostics, Inc. (NYSE: DGX) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share, or $0.68 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 16, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.1 percent.
John Wiley & Sons Inc. (NYSE: JW-A) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, or $0.96 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 16, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 2 percent.
Valspar Corp. (NYSE: VAL) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, or $0.8 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.4 percent.
Vanguard Natural Resources LLC (NYSE: VNR) declared a monthly dividend of $0.20 per share, or $2.4 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 8.6 percent.
Umpqua Holdings Corp (Nasdaq: UMPQ) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share, or $0.36 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.8 percent.
Primoris Services Corp. (Nasdaq: PRIM) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share, or $0.12 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 0.9 percent.
SeaBright Holdings (NYSE: SBX) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share, or $0.2 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.5 percent.
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.235 per share, or $0.94 annualized. This is a 6.8% increase from the prior dividend of $0.22. The dividend will be payable on October 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 3.5 percent.
Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.11 per share, or $0.44 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.1 percent.
Realty Income Corp. (NYSE: O) declared a monthly dividend of $0.1514375 per share, or $1.81725 annualized. This is a 0.2% increase from the prior dividend of $0.151125. The dividend will be payable on October 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 4.3 percent.
PG&E Corp. (NYSE: PCG) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.455 per share, or $1.82 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 4.3 percent.
Liberty Property Trust (NYSE: LRY) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.475 per share, or $1.9 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 5 percent.
Pegasystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: PEGA) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share, or $0.12 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 0.4 percent.
First Business Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBIZ) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share, or $0.28 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.2 percent.
Culp, Inc. (NYSE: CFI) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share, or $0.12 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 1 percent.
Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2375 per share, or $0.95 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.4 percent.
BLYTH, Inc. (BTH) declared a semi-annual dividend of $0.10 per share, or $0.2 annualized. This is a 33.3% increase from the prior dividend of $0.075. The dividend will be payable on October 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 0.5 percent.
BankUnited (NYSE: BKU) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share, or $0.68 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.7 percent.
Fulton Financial Corp (Nasdaq: FULT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share, or $0.32 annualized. This is a 14.3% increase from the prior dividend of $0.07. The dividend will be payable on October 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 3.1 percent.
American Tower Corp (NYSE: AMT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share, or $0.92 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.3 percent.
Hersha Hospitality Trust (NYSE: HT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share, or $2 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 36 percent.
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: AFSI) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, or $0.4 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.3 percent.
HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. (HCC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.165 per share, or $0.66 annualized. This is a 6.5% increase from the prior dividend of $0.155. The dividend will be payable on October 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 2 percent.
Maiden Hldgs Ltd (Nasdaq: MHLD) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share, or $0.32 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 3.8 percent.
Washington Trust Bancorp (Nasdaq: WASH) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, or $0.96 annualized. This is a 4.3% increase from the prior dividend of $0.23. The dividend will be payable on October 12, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 3.7 percent.
State Street Corp. (NYSE: STT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, or $0.96 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 12, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.2 percent.
Independent Bank Corp/MA (Nasdaq: INDB) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share, or $0.84 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 12, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.7 percent.
American Greetings Corp. (NYSE: AM) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, or $0.6 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 11, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 3.9 percent.
Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GSBC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share, or $0.72 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 11, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.3 percent.
Escalade, Inc. (Nasdaq: ESCA) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share, or $0.32 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 8, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of September 27, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 6.2 percent.... Read more