Stocks Trading Ex-Dividend on 2/26/2015

The following is a list of companies trading ex-dividend on Thursday, February 26th:

TerraForm Power (Nasdaq: TERP) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share, or $1.08 annualized. This is a 19.6% increase from the prior dividend of $0.2257.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 3.7 percent.
Sandisk Corp. (SNDK) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, or $1.2 annualized.The dividend will be payable on February 23, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.5 percent.SanDisk Corporation (SNDK) also today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized an additional $2.5 billion for common stock repurchases under the company’s existing stock repurchase program. The company began its capital return program in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, and since that time the Board of Directors has authorized a total of $6.25 billion for stock repurchases including the additional authorization announced today. The company now has approximately $3.0 billion remaining available for stock repurchases under the expanded program.
Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE: MLM) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share, or $1.6 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 31, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.4 percent.
Old National Bancorp (Nasdaq: ONB) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share, or $0.48 annualized. This is a 9.1% increase from the prior dividend of $0.11.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 3.5 percent.On November 28, 2014, Old National Bancorp entered into a Rule 10b5-1 plan (the "Rule 10b5-1 Plan") under which Old National's designated broker would have the authority to repurchase up to 1.0 million shares of common stock of Old National commencing on November 28, 2014 and expiring January 28, 2015. This plan was established in connection with the Company's previously disclosed stock repurchase plan (the "Repurchase Plan"), which was approved by the Board of Directors on October 23, 2014, and authorizes the repurchase of up to 6.0 million shares of the Company's common stock, as conditions warrant, through January 31, 2016. As of January 21, 2015, 1.1 million shares of ONB common stock had been repurchased under both the Rule 10b5-1 and Repurchase Plan."Today's announcement marks the fourth straight year of dividend increases at Old National and reflects the Board's and Senior Management's confidence in our strategy and performance outlook," said Chris Wolking, Old National Bancorp Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. "The increase in our dividend, along with the recent and anticipated continuation of our stock repurchase activity, reflect our ongoing commitment to prudent utilization of our capital base while delivering long-term value to our shareholders."
Universal Health (NYSE: UHS) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, or $0.4 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 0215, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 0.4 percent.
Connecticut Water Service (Nasdaq: CTWS) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2575 per share, or $1.03 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 2.8 percent.
TransAlta Corp. (NYSE: TAC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share, or $0.72 annualized.The dividend will be payable on April 1, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 8.1 percent.
LCNB (Nasdaq: LCNB) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share, or $0.64 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 4.3 percent.
CSS Industries (NYSE: CSS) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share, or $0.72 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 2.7 percent.
McKesson (NYSE: MCK) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, or $0.96 annualized.The dividend will be payable on April 1, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 0.4 percent.
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.85 per share, or $3.4 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 18, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 3.8 percent.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) declared a quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share, or $6 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 27, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 3.2 percent.
Harte-Hanks (NYSE: HHS) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.085 per share, or $0.34 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 4.5 percent.
Polaris Industries (NYSE: PII) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.53 per share, or $2.12 annualized. This is a 10.4% increase from the prior dividend of $0.48.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.4 percent.Polaris also announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the Company’s common stock repurchase authorization by 4.0 million shares. The additional share repurchase authorization, together with the 1.1 million shares remaining available for repurchase under the prior authorization, represents approximately eight percent of the shares of Polaris common stock currently outstanding. The repurchase of any or all such shares authorized for repurchase will be governed by applicable SEC rules and dependent on management’s assessment of market conditions.
ITC Holdings (NYSE: ITC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.1625 per share, or $0.65 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.5 percent.
Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, or $0.4 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 2.3 percent.
Allstate (NYSE: ALL) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, or $1.2 annualized. This is a 7.1% increase from the prior dividend of $0.28.The dividend will be payable on April 1, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.7 percent.
Haynes Int'l (Nasdaq: HAYN) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share, or $0.88 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 2.2 percent.
Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE: WMS) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per share, or $0.16 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 0.6 percent.
Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE: WCN) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share, or $0.52 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.2 percent.
Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE: PTP) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share, or $0.32 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 31, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 0.4 percent.
Loews Corp. (NYSE: L) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.0625 per share, or $0.25 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 13, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 0.6 percent.
L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) 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 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 2 percent."We are pleased to continue delivering value to shareholders by increasing L-3's dividend for the 11th consecutive year,”"said Michael T. Strianese, L-3’s chairman, president and chief executive officer. "This action demonstrates the board’s confidence in the company’s performance and our balanced cash deployment approach. Overall, our capital allocation strategy remains a priority, which also includes ongoing investment in our business, selective acquisitions and dispositions, share repurchases and maintaining our investment-grade credit rating."
Borgwarner (NYSE: BWA) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share, or $0.52 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 0.9 percent.
Speedway Motorsports (NYSE: TRK) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, or $0.6 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 13, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 2.6 percent.
Nike (NYSE: NKE) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share, or $1.12 annualized.The dividend will be payable on April 6, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.2 percent.
Watts Water Technologies (NYSE: WTS) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, or $0.6 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 13, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1 percent.
Columbia Property Trust (NYSE: CXP) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, or $1.2 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 17, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 4.7 percent.
PREIT (NYSE: PEI) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share, or $0.84 annualized. This is a 5% increase from the prior dividend of $0.20.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 3.4 percent.
Group 1 Automotive (NYSE: GPI) 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 March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 0.9 percent.
Olympic Steel. (Nasdaq: ZEUS) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.02 per share, or $0.08 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 0.5 percent.
Vanguard Natural Resources (Nasdaq: VNR) declared a monthly dividend of $0.1175 per share, or $1.41 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 17, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 7.8 percent.
NRG Yield (NYSE: NYLD) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share, or $1.56 annualized. This is a 4% increase from the prior dividend of $0.375.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 3 percent.The hike represents the fifth consecutive quarter of dividend growth since its IPO.
Spark Energy (Nasdaq: SPKE) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3625 per share, or $1.45 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 10.8 percent.
Havertys (NYSE: HVT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share, or $0.32 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.3 percent.
Noranda Aluminum (NYSE: NOR) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.01 per share, or $0.04 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 25, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.1 percent.
LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE: LYB) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.70 per share, or $2.8 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 3.1 percent.
HNI Corp. (NYSE: HNI) 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 March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.9 percent.
County Bancorp (Nasdaq: ICBK) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per share, or $0.16 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 13, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 0.8 percent.
Sherwin-Williams (NYSE: SHW) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.67 per share, or $2.68 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 13, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 0.9 percent.
Evertec (NYSE: EVTC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, or $0.4 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 19, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.9 percent.
Macquarie Infrastructure (NYSE: MIC) declared a quarterly dividend of $1.02 per share, or $4.08 annualized. This is a 4.1% increase from the prior dividend of $0.98.The dividend will be payable on March 5, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 5.3 percent.
F.n.b. Corp (NYSE: FNB) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share, or $0.48 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 15, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 3.7 percent.
Valspar Corp. (NYSE: VAL) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, or $1.2 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 13, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.4 percent.
CVR Refining (NYSE: CVRR) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share, or $1.48 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 9, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 7.5 percent.
CVR Energy (NYSE: CVI) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share, or $2 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 9, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 4.8 percent.
CVR Partners, LP (NYSE: UAN) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.41 per share, or $1.64 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 9, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 13 percent.
M&T Bank Corp. (NYSE: MTB) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.70 per share, or $2.8 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 31, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 2.3 percent.
Deltic Timber Corp. (NYSE: DEL) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, or $0.4 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 0.6 percent.
Lorillard (NYSE: LO) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.66 per share, or $2.64 annualized. This is a 7.3% increase from the prior dividend of $0.615.The dividend will be payable on March 10, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 3.9 percent.
Span-America (Nasdaq: SPAN) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, or $0.6 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 17, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 3.3 percent.
Firstmerit Corp (Nasdaq: FMER) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share, or $0.64 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 3.5 percent.
Scripps Networks (NYSE: SNI) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share, or $0.92 annualized. This is a 15% increase from the prior dividend of $0.20.The dividend will be payable on March 10, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.3 percent.
Universal Truckload Services (Nasdaq: ULH) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share, or $0.28 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 12, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.2 percent.
AuRico Gold (NYSE: AUQ) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.023 per share, or $0.092 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 2.7 percent.
Lexmark (NYSE: LXK) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share, or $1.44 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 13, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 3.2 percent.
SS&C Technologies (Nasdaq: SSNC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share, or $0.5 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 0.8 percent.
Allison Transmission (NYSE: ALSN) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, or $0.6 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 15, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.9 percent.
Acacia Research (Nasdaq: ACTG) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share, or $0.5 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 30, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 3.8 percent.
Babcock & Wilcox (NYSE: BWC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, or $0.4 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 19, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.3 percent.
Chemed Corporation (NYSE: CHE) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share, or $0.88 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 23, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 0.8 percent.
United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, or $0.8 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 2.8 percent.
Cathay General Bancorp (Nasdaq: CATY) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, or $0.4 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 12, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.6 percent.
Catchmark Timber Trust, Inc. (NYSE: CTT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share, or $0.5 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 4.2 percent.
Middlefield Banc Corp. (Nasdaq: MBCN) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share, or $1.04 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 13, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 3.1 percent.
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp (Nasdaq: BGFV) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, or $0.4 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 2, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of February 26, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 3.2 percent.... Read more