Stocks Trading Ex-Dividend on 12/6/2012

The following is a list of companies trading ex-dividend on Thursday, December 6th:

Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: OXY) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.54 per share, or $2.16 annualized. The dividend will be payable on January 15, 2013, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.6 percent.
UniFirst Corp. (NYSE: UNF) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.0375 per share, or $0.15 annualized. The dividend will be payable on January 7, 2013, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 0.2 percent.
Landauer, Inc. (NYSE: LDR) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.55 per share, or $2.2 annualized. The dividend will be payable on January 3, 2013, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 3.7 percent.
PPL Corp. (NYSE: PPL) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share, or $1.44 annualized. The dividend will be payable on January 2, 2013, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 5.1 percent.
Kaydon Corp. (NYSE: KDN) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, or $0.8 annualized. The dividend will be payable on January 2, 2013, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 3.7 percent.
H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, or $0.8 annualized. The dividend will be payable on January 2, 2013, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 4.5 percent.
Reynolds American, Inc. (NYSE: RAI) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.59 per share, or $2.36 annualized. The dividend will be payable on January 2, 2013, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 5.4 percent.
Nexen, Inc. (NYSE: NXY) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share, or $0.2 annualized. The dividend will be payable on January 1, 2013, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 0.8 percent.
Scana Corp. (NYSE: SCG) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.49 per share, or $1.96 annualized. The dividend will be payable on January 1, 2013, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 4 percent.
Extra Space Storage, Inc. (NYSE: EXR) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, or $1 annualized. This is a 25% increase from the prior dividend of $0.20. The dividend will be payable on December 31, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.8 percent.
Becton, Dickinson & Co. (NYSE: BDX) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.495 per share, or $1.98 annualized. This is a 10% increase from the prior dividend of $0.45. The dividend will be payable on December 31, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.6 percent. "This is the forty-first consecutive fiscal year in which we have raised our dividend, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to returning value to shareholders and also our confidence in the Company's long-term prospects," said Vincent A. Forlenza, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President. "Our strategy of accelerating growth through innovation, customer focus and geographical expansion, complemented by driving operational excellence, is working."
Pepco Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: POM) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share, or $1.08 annualized. The dividend will be payable on December 31, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 5.4 percent.
S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: SYBT) 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 December 31, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 3.7 percent.
Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: PFG) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share, or $0.84 annualized. The dividend will be payable on December 28, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 3 percent.
Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) declared an annual dividend of $0.75 per share, or $0.75 annualized. This is a 25% increase from the prior dividend of $0.60. The dividend will be payable on December 28, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.5 percent.
South Jersey Industries, Inc. (NYSE: SJI) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4425 per share, or $1.77 annualized. This is a 9.9% increase from the prior dividend of $0.4025. The dividend will be payable on December 28, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 3.8 percent. This marks the 14th year in a row that SJI has increased its dividend. "Strong execution and performance across SJI`s businesses in 2012, combined with the myriad growth opportunities in both non-utility energy projects and our utility capital investment programs, supports this dividend increase," stated Edward J. Graham, SJI chairman, president and CEO. "Over the past seven years, SJI`s board has approved dividend increases averaging over 10 percent, well above the base targeted level cited in its dividend policy of 6 percent to 7 percent per year, consistent with the company's financial performance," continued Graham.
UMB Financial Corp (Nasdaq: UMBF) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.215 per share, or $0.86 annualized. This is a 4.9% increase from the prior dividend of $0.205. The dividend will be payable on December 28, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.9 percent.
Lancaster Colony Corp (Nasdaq: LANC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.38 per share, or $1.52 annualized. This is a 5.6% increase from the prior dividend of $0.36. The dividend will be payable on December 28, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.1 percent.
GLBL PWR EQUIP (Nasdaq: GLPW) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share, or $0.36 annualized. The dividend will be payable on December 28, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.4 percent.
Elmira Savings Bank (Nasdaq: ESBK) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share, or $0.92 annualized. The dividend will be payable on December 28, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 4.6 percent. The bank also declared a 5% stock dividend on their existing common shares outstanding.
Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE: LEG) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.29 per share, or $1.16 annualized. The dividend will be payable on December 27, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 4.3 percent. The company has typically paid its fourth quarter dividend in January. However, given the significant pending increase of the federal tax rate on dividend income in 2013, the company opted to accelerate payment into December.
Belden (NYSE: BDC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share, or $0.2 annualized. The dividend will be payable on December 27, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 0.6 percent.
Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share, or $0.84 annualized. This is a 16.7% increase from the prior dividend of $0.18. The dividend will be payable on December 26, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 0.9 percent.
CME Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CME) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share, or $1.8 annualized. The dividend will be payable on December 26, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 3.2 percent.
Presidential Life Corp (Nasdaq: PLFE) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.0625 per share, or $0.25 annualized. The dividend will be payable on December 26, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.8 percent.
Auburn National Bancorporation (Nasdaq: AUBN) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.205 per share, or $0.82 annualized. The dividend will be payable on December 26, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 3.7 percent.
Gold Resource (NYSE: GORO) declared a monthly dividend of $0.06 per share, or $0.72 annualized. The dividend will be payable on December 24, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 4.6 percent.
CNO Financial Group (NYSE: CNO) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.02 per share, or $0.08 annualized. The dividend will be payable on December 24, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 0.9 percent.
Stein Mart, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMRT) declared a special dividend of $1.00 per share. The dividend will be payable on December 24, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 13.2 percent.
Pricesmart, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSMT) declared a semi-annual dividend of $0.30 per share, or $0.6 annualized. The dividend will be payable on December 21, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 0.8 percent.
Electro Rent Corp (Nasdaq: ELRC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, or $0.8 annualized. The dividend will be payable on December 21, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 5.4 percent.
BP plc (NYSE: BP) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.54 per share, or $2.16 annualized. The dividend will be payable on December 21, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 5.2 percent.
BRIDGE BANCORP, Inc. (Nasdaq: BDGE) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share, or $0.92 annualized. The dividend will be payable on December 21, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 4.7 percent.
HERITAGE FINL (Nasdaq: HBOS) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per share, or $0.16 annualized. The dividend will be payable on December 21, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.2 percent.
HollyFrontier (NYSE: HFC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, or $0.8 annualized. This is a 33.3% increase from the prior dividend of $0.15. The dividend will be payable on December 21, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.1 percent.
Ensco PLC (NYSE: ESV) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.375 per share, or $1.5 annualized. The dividend will be payable on December 21, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.7 percent.
VF Corp. (NYSE: VFC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.87 per share, or $3.48 annualized. This is a 20.8% increase from the prior dividend of $0.72. The dividend will be payable on December 20, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.2 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 December 20, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.9 percent.
Southwest Georgia Financial Corp. (AMEX: SGB) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per share, or $0.16 annualized. The dividend will be payable on December 20, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.8 percent.
DNB Financial Corp (Nasdaq: DNBF) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share, or $0.2 annualized. The dividend will be payable on December 20, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.3 percent.
Espey Manufacturing & Electronics Corp. (NYSE: ESP) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, or $1 annualized. This is an 11.1% increase from the prior dividend of $0.225. The dividend will be payable on December 20, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 3.8 percent.
La-Z-Boy, Inc. (NYSE: LZB) reinstated and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per share, or $0.16 annualized. The dividend will be payable on December 20, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 1 percent.
KapStone Paper and Packaging (NYSE: KS) declared a special dividend of $2.00 per share. The dividend will be payable on December 20, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 9.4 percent.
State Bank Financial (Nasdaq: STBZ) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share, or $0.12 annualized. The dividend will be payable on December 18, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 0.8 percent.
Miller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLR) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share, or $0.52 annualized. The dividend will be payable on December 17, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 3.6 percent.
Limoneira Co (Nasdaq: LMNR) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.0375 per share, or $0.15 annualized. The dividend will be payable on December 17, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 0.8 percent.
Canadian National Railway Co (NYSE: CNI) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.375 per share, or $1.5 annualized. The dividend will be payable on October 31, 2012, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012, with an ex-dividend date of December 6, 2012. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.7 percent.... Read more