Stocks Trading Ex-Dividend on 3/5/2014

The following is a list of companies trading ex-dividend on Wednesday, March 5th:

Blackrock Inc. (NYSE: BLK) declared a quarterly dividend of $1.93 per share, or $7.72 annualized. This is a 14.9% increase from the prior dividend of $1.68. The dividend will be payable on March 24, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.5 percent.
Northern Trust Corp (Nasdaq: NTRS) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share, or $1.24 annualized. The dividend will be payable on April 1, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 2 percent.
Brown-Forman Corp. (NYSE: BF-A) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.29 per share, or $1.16 annualized. The dividend will be payable on April 1, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.5 percent.
Praxair, Inc. (NYSE: PX) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share, or $2.6 annualized. This is an 8.3% increase from the prior dividend of $0.60. The dividend will be payable on March 17, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.1 percent. The board of directors has also authorized a new share repurchase program for up to $1.5 billion of its common stock, reflecting the company’s strong balance sheet and operating cash flow generation. “Praxair posted record full-year sales, earnings and operating cash flow in 2013 and our new share repurchase program and dividend increase reflect our Board’s confidence in our continuing ability to generate earnings growth and cash flow in the future,” said Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Angel. “Praxair’s continued focus on strong cash flow generation and profitable growth through disciplined investments allows us to not only achieve industry-leading return on capital but also consistently return cash back to our shareholders in the form of dividends and share buybacks.”
Johnson Controls, Inc. (NYSE: JCI) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share, or $0.88 annualized. The dividend will be payable on April 2, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.9 percent.
Destination Maternity Corp. (Nasdaq: DEST) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, or $0.8 annualized. This is a 6.7% increase from the prior dividend of $0.1875. The dividend will be payable on March 28, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.9 percent.
Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: CCE) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, or $1 annualized. The dividend is up from a previous payout of $0.20. The dividend will be payable on March 20, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.4 percent.
SLM (Nasdaq: SLM) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, or $0.6 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 21, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.7 percent.
Knight Transportation, Inc. (NYSE: KNX) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share, or $0.24 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 28, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.1 percent.
Exponent, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPO) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, or $1 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 28, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.5 percent.
PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.5675 per share, or $2.27 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 31, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.9 percent.
Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, or $0.96 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 27, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 2 percent.
Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) maintained and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.01 per share, or $0.04 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 28, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 0.2 percent.
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHRW) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share, or $1.4 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 31, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.6 percent.
Coach, Inc. (NYSE: COH) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3375 per share, or $1.35 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 31, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.8 percent.
Potlatch Corporation (Nasdaq: PCH) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share, or $1.4 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 28, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 3.6 percent.
Genuine Parts Co. (NYSE: GPC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.575 per share, or $2.3 annualized. This is a 7% increase from the prior dividend of $0.5375. The dividend will be payable on April 1, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.7 percent.
Dicks Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE: DKS) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share, or $0.5 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 28, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 1 percent.
Baxter International, Inc. (NYSE: BAX) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.49 per share, or $1.96 annualized. The dividend will be payable on April 1, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.8 percent.
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. (NYSE: PEG) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share, or $1.48 annualized. This is a 2.8% increase from the prior dividend of $0.36. The dividend will be payable on March 31, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 4.2 percent.
Trustco Bank Corp NY (Nasdaq: TRST) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.065625 per share, or $0.2625 annualized. The dividend will be payable on April 1, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 4 percent.
Frontier Communications Corp (Nasdaq: FTR) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, or $0.4 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 31, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 8.5 percent.
American National Bankshares (Nasdaq: AMNB) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share, or $0.92 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 21, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 4 percent.
Gaming and Leisure Properties (Nasdaq: GLPI) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.52 per share, or $2.08 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 28, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 5.4 percent. Additionally, the Board affirmed the Company's intent to target 80% of adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) for distribution after accounting for dividends attributable to stock options and restricted stock granted prior to the spin from Penn National Gaming.
Cogent Communications (Nasdaq: CCOI) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share, or $0.64 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 27, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.5 percent.
Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CRK) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share, or $0.5 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 17, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.6 percent.
Aircastle (NYSE: AYR) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, or $0.8 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 14, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 4.2 percent.
LNB Bancorp, Inc. (LNBB) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.01 per share, or $0.04 annualized. The dividend will be payable on April 1, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 0.4 percent.
Kimberly-Clark Corp. (NYSE: KMB) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.84 per share, or $3.36 annualized. This is a 3.7% increase from the prior dividend of $0.81. The dividend will be payable on April 2, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 3 percent.
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, or $0.8 annualized. The dividend will be payable on April 1, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.7 percent.
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, or $0.8 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 14, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 0.8 percent.
Lancaster Colony Corp (Nasdaq: LANC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.44 per share, or $1.76 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 31, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 7, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 2 percent.
Mindray Medical Int'l (NYSE: MR) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share, or $2 annualized. The dividend will be payable on April 8, 2014, to stockholders of record on March 8, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of March 5, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 5.7 percent.... Read more