Stocks Trading Ex-Dividend on 7/9/2014

The following is a list of companies trading ex-dividend on Wednesday, July 9th:

Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share, or $1.48 annualized.The dividend will be payable on August 1, 2014, to stockholders of record on July 11, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of July 9, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.9 percent.
Encore Wire Corp (Nasdaq: WIRE) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.02 per share, or $0.08 annualized.The dividend will be payable on July 25, 2014, to stockholders of record on July 11, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of July 9, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 0.2 percent.
American Express Co. (NYSE: AXP) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share, or $1.04 annualized. This is a 13% increase from the prior dividend of $0.23.The dividend will be payable on August 8, 2014, to stockholders of record on July 11, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of July 9, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.2 percent.
Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share, or $0.68 annualized.The dividend will be payable on July 31, 2014, to stockholders of record on July 11, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of July 9, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 0.9 percent.
Potash Corp. (NYSE: POT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share, or $1.4 annualized.The dividend will be payable on August 1, 2014, to stockholders of record on July 11, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of July 9, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 3.8 percent.
Center Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNBC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share, or $0.3 annualized.The dividend will be payable on August 1, 2014, to stockholders of record on July 11, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of July 9, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.6 percent.
Himax Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HIMX) declared an annual dividend of $0.27 per share, or $0.27 annualized.The dividend will be payable on July 23, 2014, to stockholders of record on July 11, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of July 9, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 4.1 percent.Since our IPO in 2006, we have remained committed to a dividend policy," began Mr. Jordan Wu, President and Chief Executive Officer of Himax Technologies, Inc. "The Himax dividend is based on our prior year's profitability. The payout ratio and yield of our dividend is compared to those of other dividend paying companies in our sector which we work to maintain our high competitive standards. As the result of our profitability improvement in 2013, Himax increases cash dividend from 25 cents per ADS in 2013 to 27 cents per ADS in 2014. The high payout ratio demonstrates our continued support of our shareholder base and long standing profitability."
Patterson Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PDCO) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, or $0.8 annualized.The dividend will be payable on July 25, 2014, to stockholders of record on July 11, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of July 9, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 2 percent.
RAIT Financial Trust (NYSE: RAS) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share, or $0.72 annualized. This is a 5.9% increase from the prior dividend of $0.17.The dividend will be payable on July 31, 2014, to stockholders of record on July 11, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of July 9, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 9 percent.
Roper Industries, Inc. (NYSE: ROP) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, or $0.8 annualized.The dividend will be payable on July 25, 2014, to stockholders of record on July 11, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of July 9, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 0.5 percent.
Waterstone Financial (Nasdaq: WSBF) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share, or $0.2 annualized.The dividend will be payable on August 1, 2014, to stockholders of record on July 11, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of July 9, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.7 percent.
Waddell & Reed Financial (NYSE: WDR) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share, or $1.36 annualized.The dividend will be payable on August 1, 2014, to stockholders of record on July 11, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of July 9, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 2.2 percent.
Kraft Foods Group (Nasdaq: KRFT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.525 per share, or $2.1 annualized.The dividend will be payable on July 25, 2014, to stockholders of record on July 11, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of July 9, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 3.5 percent.
Costco Wholesale (Nasdaq: COST) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.355 per share, or $1.42 annualized.The dividend will be payable on July 25, 2014, to stockholders of record on July 11, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of July 9, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.2 percent.
WD-40 Co (Nasdaq: WDFC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share, or $1.36 annualized.The dividend will be payable on July 31, 2014, to stockholders of record on July 11, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of July 9, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.8 percent.
Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) has initiated a quarterly dividend at $0.17 per share, or $0.68 annualized.The dividend will be payable on July 29, 2014, to stockholders of record on July 11, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of July 9, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.5 percent.Commenting on today's announcement, David Campisi, Chief Executive Officer and President of Big Lots stated, "Over the last year, we have worked diligently to reposition our company for long-term sustainable growth. We've made significant improvements to our merchandise product offerings, marketing activities, and we are implementing several key strategic initiatives intended to improve comparable store sales and the overall shopping experience for Jennifer. Today's announcement demonstrates the confidence we have as a Board of Directors in our management team, our strategy, and our long-term opportunities to drive meaningful profit growth and cash flow to return to our shareholders." Mr. Campisi continued, "Over the last several years, the business has returned in excess of $2 billion dollars to shareholders by repurchasing 74 million shares at an average price of approximately $27 per share. We believe this represents very good execution and has driven value for our shareholders. After careful deliberation and considering feedback obtained from investors as part of our shareholder outreach program, we will begin to institute a more balanced approach of returning cash to shareholders by introducing a regular quarterly dividend to supplement this year's and anticipated future share repurchase activity. We are confident the dividend program we announced today along with our recently completed $125 million share repurchase program fit comfortably within our expected cash flow for 2014."GUIDANCE AFFIRMATIONAffirms Q2 guidance for income from continuing operations of $0.24 to $0.30 per diluted shareAffirms Q2 guidance for comparable store sales in the range of +1% to +3%Affirms fiscal 2014 guidance for income from continuing operations to be $2.35 to $2.50 per diluted shareAffirms fiscal 2014 guidance for comparable store sales in the range of +1% to +2%Affirms cash flow from continuing U.S. operations of $170 millionIn advance of the Company's Investor / Analyst Conference being held in Columbus, Ohio tomorrow June 26, the Company has affirmed its second quarter and full year fiscal 2014 guidance previously issued on May 30, 2014.
Gold Resource (NYSE: GORO) declared a monthly dividend of $0.01 per share, or $0.12 annualized.The dividend will be payable on July 23, 2014, to stockholders of record on July 11, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of July 9, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 2.5 percent.
Kayne Anderson Energy Development (NYSE: KED) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.515 per share, or $2.06 annualized. This is a 1% increase from the prior dividend of $0.510.The dividend will be payable on July 18, 2014, to stockholders of record on July 11, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of July 9, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 6.1 percent.
Kayne Anderson Midstream/Energy Fund (NYSE: KMF) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share, or $1.92 annualized. This is a 1.6% increase from the prior dividend of $0.4725.The dividend will be payable on July 18, 2014, to stockholders of record on July 11, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of July 9, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 4.8 percent.
AZZ, Inc. (NYSE: AZZ) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share, or $0.56 annualized.The dividend will be payable on July 25, 2014, to stockholders of record on July 11, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of July 9, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.3 percent.
Ameriana Bancorp (Nasdaq: ASBI) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.02 per share, or $0.08 annualized.The dividend will be payable on August 1, 2014, to stockholders of record on July 11, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of July 9, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 0.5 percent.
Saga Communications (NYSE: SGA) has imitated a quarterly dividend at $0.20 per share, or $0.80 annualized.The dividend will be payable on July 25, 2014, to stockholders of record on July 11, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of July 9, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.9 percent.
RPM International, Inc. (NYSE: RPM) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, or $0.96 annualized.The dividend will be payable on July 31, 2014, to stockholders of record on July 11, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of July 9, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 2.1 percent.
NASB Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: NASB) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, or $0.4 annualized.The dividend will be payable on July 25, 2014, to stockholders of record on July 11, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of July 9, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.7 percent.
BreitBurn Energy Partners, L.P. (BBEP) declared a monthly dividend of $0.1675 per share, or $2.01 annualized. This is a 1% increase from the prior dividend of $0.1658.The dividend will be payable on July 16, 2014, to stockholders of record on July 11, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of July 9, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 9.1 percent.
Linn Energy, LLC (Nasdaq: LINE) declared a monthly dividend of $0.2416 per share, or $2.8992 annualized.The dividend will be payable on July 16, 2014, to stockholders of record on July 11, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of July 9, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 8.9 percent.
LinnCo (LNCO) declared a monthly dividend of $0.2416 per share, or $2.8992 annualized.The dividend will be payable on July 17, 2014, to stockholders of record on July 11, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of July 9, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 9.3 percent.
Bank of the Ozarks, Inc. (Nasdaq: OZRK) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share, or $0.48 annualized. This is a 4.35% increase from the prior dividend of $0.115.The dividend will be payable on July 18, 2014, to stockholders of record on July 11, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of July 9, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.4 percent.... Read more