Stocks Trading Ex-Dividend on 10/29/2012

The following is a list of companies trading ex-dividend on Monday, October 29th:

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (NYSE: ITW) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.38 per share, or $1.52 annualized. The dividend will be payable on January 8, 2013, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.5 percent.
ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, or $1 annualized. This is a 4.2% increase from the prior dividend of $0.24. The dividend will be payable on December 24, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 3.9 percent.
Scholastic Corp (Nasdaq: SCHL) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share, or $0.5 annualized. The dividend will be payable on December 17, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.5 percent.
Atlantic Power Corp (NYSE: AT) declared a quarterly dividend of C$0.09583 per share, or C$0.38332 annualized. The dividend will be payable on November 30, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.6 percent.
NiSource, Inc. (NYSE: NI) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, or $0.96 annualized. The dividend will be payable on November 20, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 3.9 percent.
Texas Instruments (Nasdaq: TXN) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share, or $0.84 annualized. The dividend will be payable on November 19, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.9 percent.
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (Nasdaq: TXN) today said it will raise its quarterly cash dividend 24 percent. The new quarterly dividend will be $0.21 per share of common stock, resulting in annual dividend payments of $0.84 per common share. The current quarterly dividend is $0.17 per share. "This dividend increase is a direct result of our strengthening portfolio and our lower capital needs," said Rich Templeton, TI chairman, president and chief executive officer. "As more of our revenue comes from Analog and Embedded Processing, our cash flow from operations continues to improve. In addition, our opportune purchases of manufacturing capacity have positioned us well for growth while also allowing our capital spending levels to drop. This means that we can return more cash to our shareholders." The new quarterly cash dividend will be payable November 19, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, contingent upon formal declaration by the Board of Directors at its regular meeting in October. This is the ninth consecutive year TI has increased its dividend, and it marks the fiftieth year the company has paid dividends to its shareholders on an uninterrupted basis. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.9 percent.
Kentucky First Federal Bancorp (Nasdaq: KFFB) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, or $0.4 annualized. The dividend will be payable on November 19, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 4.9 percent.
Athens Bancshares Corp (Nasdaq: AFCB) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share, or $0.2 annualized. The dividend will be payable on November 16, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.2 percent.
FNB Bancorp (: FNBG) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share, or $0.28 annualized. The dividend will be payable on November 16, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.6 percent.
Northwest Natural Gas Co. (NYSE: NWN) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.455 per share, or $1.82 annualized. This is a 2.2% increase from the prior dividend of $0.445. The dividend will be payable on November 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 3.6 percent.
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: CALM) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share, or $0.52 annualized. The dividend will be payable on November 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.2 percent.
National Retail Properties (NYSE: NNN) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.395 per share, or $1.58 annualized. The dividend will be payable on November 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 5.1 percent.
Omega Healthcare Investors (NYSE: OHI) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.44 per share, or $1.76 annualized. This is a 4.8% increase from the prior dividend of $0.42. The dividend will be payable on November 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 7.5 percent.
Questcor Pharmacueticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: QCOR) initiated and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, or $0.8 annualized. The dividend will be payable on November 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 4.5 percent. Questcor also announced that its Board of Directors has increased the Company's common stock repurchase program to 7 million shares. This includes the 3.2 million shares that were remaining under the prior authorization.
Trust Units Of Brookfield Canada Office Properties (NYSE: BOXC) declared a monthly dividend of $0.0975 per share, or $1.17 annualized. The dividend will be payable on November 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 3.9 percent.
Alliant Energy Corp. (NYSE: LNT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share, or $1.8 annualized. The dividend will be payable on November 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 4.1 percent.
Baytex Energy Corp. (NYSE: BTE) declared a monthly dividend of $0.22 per share, or $2.64 annualized. The dividend will be payable on November 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 5.5 percent.
MicroFinancial, Inc. (Nasdaq: MFI) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share, or $0.24 annualized. The dividend will be payable on November 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.7 percent.
Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: LBAI) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share, or $0.28 annualized. This is a 16.7% increase from the prior dividend of $0.06. The dividend will be payable on November 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.6 percent.
Cross Timbers Royalty Trust (NYSE: CRT) declared a monthly dividend of $0.186 per share, or $2.232 annualized. The dividend will be payable on November 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 8 percent.
Education Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: EDR) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, or $0.4 annualized. The dividend will be payable on November 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 3.9 percent.
A.O. Smith Corp. (NYSE: AOS) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, or $0.8 annualized. The dividend will be payable on November 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.4 percent.
Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share, or $1.44 annualized. This is a 2.9% increase from the prior dividend of $0.35. The dividend will be payable on November 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 4 percent.
El Paso Pipeline Partners L.P. (NYSE: EPB) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.58 per share, or $2.32 annualized. This is a 5.5% increase from the prior dividend of $0.55. The dividend will be payable on November 14, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 6.2 percent.
Eaton Vance Corp. (NYSE: EV) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, or $0.8 annualized. This is a 5.3% increase from the prior dividend of $0.19. The dividend will be payable on November 14, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.8 percent.
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP (NYSE: KMP) declared a quarterly dividend of $1.26 per share, or $5.04 annualized. This is a 2.4% increase from the prior dividend of $1.23. The dividend will be payable on November 14, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 5.9 percent.
Western Gas Partners LP (NYSE: WES) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share, or $2 annualized. This is a 4.2% increase from the prior dividend of $0.48. The dividend will be payable on November 13, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 3.9 percent.
Pacific Continental Corp (Nasdaq: PCBK) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share, or $0.28 annualized. This is a 16.7% increase from the prior dividend of $0.06. The dividend will be payable on November 13, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 3.1 percent.
HOME LN SRV SOL (HLSS) declared a monthly dividend of $0.11 per share, or $1.32 annualized. The dividend will be payable on November 12, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 8.1 percent.
Copano Energy, LLC (Nasdaq: CPNO) declared a quarterly distribution of $0.575 per share, or $2.3 annualized. The distribution will be payable on November 8, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-distribution date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the distribution is 6.9 percent.
Enterprise Products Part. (NYSE: EPD) declared a quarterly distribution of $0.65 per share, or $2.6 annualized. This is a 2.4% increase from the prior distribution of $0.635. The distribution will be payable on November 8, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-distribution date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the distribution is 4.8 percent.
Celanese Corp. (NYSE: CE) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share, or $0.3 annualized. The dividend will be payable on November 8, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 0.8 percent.
The Female Health Co. (Nasdaq: FHCO) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share, or $0.24 annualized. The dividend will be payable on November 7, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 3 percent.
Transmontaigne Partners (NYSE: TLP) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.64 per share, or $2.56 annualized. The dividend will be payable on November 6, 2012, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of October 29, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 7.1 percent.... Read more