Stocks Trading Ex-Dividend on 2/20/2015

The following is a list of companies trading ex-dividend on Friday, February 20th:

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.70 per share, or $2.8 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 10, 2015, to stockholders of record on February 24, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 20, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 2.7 percent.
In addition to solid earnings this morning, Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) announced it raised its dividend 60%. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, or $0.80 annualized, up from the prior dividend of $0.125. Shares are up 4.3% amid the news.The dividend will be payable on March 10, 2015, to stockholders of record on February 24, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 20, 2015. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.2 percent."Record earnings and the number one airline ranking in The Wall Street Journal for the second year in a row are proof that our 13,000 employees continue to do a great job serving our customers and running a reliable operation," said CEO Brad Tilden. "The substantial increase in the dividend underscores our commitment to shareholders and our confidence in the future."
Denbury Resources (NYSE: DNR) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.0625 per share, or $0.25 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 31, 2015, to stockholders of record on February 24, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 20, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 3.5 percent.
Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE: SMG) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share, or $1.8 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 10, 2015, to stockholders of record on February 24, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 20, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 2.8 percent.
IXYS Corp (Nasdaq: IXYS) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.035 per share, or $0.14 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 11, 2015, to stockholders of record on February 24, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 20, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.2 percent.
Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE: DNB) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4625 per share, or $1.85 annualized. This is a 5.1% increase from the prior dividend of $0.44.The dividend will be payable on March 11, 2015, to stockholders of record on February 24, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 20, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.5 percent.
Nordson Corp. (Nasdaq: NDSN) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share, or $0.88 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 10, 2015, to stockholders of record on February 24, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 20, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.2 percent.
Prudential Financial (NYSE: PRU) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.58 per share, or $2.32 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 19, 2015, to stockholders of record on February 24, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 20, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 3 percent.
Hawaiian Electric Industries (NYSE: HE) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share, or $1.24 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 10, 2015, to stockholders of record on February 24, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 20, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 3.7 percent.
Snap-On (NYSE: SNA) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.53 per share, or $2.12 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 10, 2015, to stockholders of record on February 24, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 20, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.5 percent.
Kelly Services (Nasdaq: KELYA) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share, or $0.2 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 10, 2015, to stockholders of record on February 24, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 20, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.1 percent.
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: HEES) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, or $1 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 9, 2015, to stockholders of record on February 24, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 20, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 4.5 percent.
Global Brass & Copper (NYSE: BRSS) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.0375 per share, or $0.15 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 6, 2015, to stockholders of record on February 24, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 20, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.1 percent.
QEP Resources (NYSE: QEP) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.02 per share, or $0.08 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 6, 2015, to stockholders of record on February 24, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 20, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 0.4 percent.
Vulcan Materials (NYSE: VMC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, or $0.4 annualized. This is a 66.7% increase from the prior dividend of $0.06.The dividend will be payable on March 10, 2015, to stockholders of record on February 24, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 20, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 0.5 percent.... Read more