Stocks Trading Ex-Dividend on 3/4/2015

The following is a list of companies trading ex-dividend on Wednesday, March 4th:

BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) declared a quarterly dividend of $2.18 per share, or $8.72 annualized. This is a 13% increase from the prior dividend of $1.93.The dividend will be payable on March 24, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 2.5 percent.BlackRock also added 6 million shares to its existing buyback plan.
Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share, or $1.32 annualized.The dividend will be payable on April 1, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 2 percent.
Navient (Nasdaq: NAVI) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share, or $0.64 annualized. This is a 6.7% increase from the prior dividend of $0.15.The dividend will be payable on March 20, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 3.3 percent.
Praxair (NYSE: PX) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.715 per share, or $2.86 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 2.3 percent.
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share, or $1.04 annualized.The dividend will be payable on April 2, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 2.3 percent.
Tidewater (NYSE: TDW) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, or $1 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 3.5 percent.
Exponent, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPO) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, or $1.2 annualized. This is a 20% increase from the prior dividend of $0.25.The dividend will be payable on March 27, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.4 percent.
Pepsi (NYSE: PEP) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.655 per share, or $2.62 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 31, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 2.7 percent.
Coca-Cola Enterprises (NYSE: CCE) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share, or $1.12 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 19, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 2.6 percent.
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share, or $0.2 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 27, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.2 percent.
Genuine Parts (NYSE: GPC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.615 per share, or $2.46 annualized. This is a 7% increase from the prior dividend of $0.575.The dividend will be payable on April 1, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 2.5 percent.Genuine Parts Company also announced today that the Board of Directors has elected three new corporate officers. Robert A. Milstead was named Senior Vice President Digital, Thomas K. Davis was named Vice President Supplier Business IT and Jennifer L. Ellis was named Corporate Secretary and Associate Counsel.Mr. Milstead joined the Company in January 2015 and brings with him over 18 years of experience in digital marketing and eCommerce strategy and execution, most recently serving as Vice President and Managing Director for Accenture. Mr. Davis was previously Director of Information Systems for the Company's Balkamp operations, and has been with the Company since 2012. Ms. Ellis has been with the Company since 2008, most recently serving as Assistant Corporate Secretary and Associate Counsel. Tom Gallagher, Chairman and CEO of Genuine Parts Company, commented, "All three of these talented individuals bring valuable experience and expertise to their new positions in the organization. Rob's leadership role is instrumental to our global digital strategy, Tom is a key leader within our IT team and Jennifer's leadership is essential in guiding our corporate governance practices. We are pleased to have these officers on our corporate team and we look forward to their future contributions."
Chemical Financial (Nasdaq: CHFC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, or $0.96 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 20, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 3.2 percent.
TrustCo Bank (Nasdaq: TRST) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.065625 per share, or $0.2625 annualized.The dividend will be payable on April 1, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 3.9 percent.
Sealed Air (NYSE: SEE) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share, or $0.52 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 20, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.1 percent.
Coach (NYSE: COH) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3375 per share, or $1.35 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 30, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 3.4 percent.
Interface (Nasdaq: TILE) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per share, or $0.16 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 20, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1 percent.
Aircastle Limited (NYSE: AYR) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share, or $0.88 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 13, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 4.1 percent.
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.88 per share, or $3.52 annualized. This is a 4.8% increase from the prior dividend of $0.84.The dividend will be payable on April 2, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 3.2 percent."Kimberly-Clark remains committed to deliver strong returns to our investors and to allocate capital in shareholder-friendly ways," said Thomas J. Falk, chairman and chief executive officer. "We continue to provide a top-tier dividend payout among our peer consumer packaged goods companies."
Knight Transportation (NYSE: KNX) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share, or $0.24 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 26, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 0.7 percent.
Iron Mountain (NYSE: IRM) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.475 per share, or $1.9 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 20, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 4.9 percent.
Insperity (NYSE: NSP) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.19 per share, or $0.76 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 20, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.5 percent.
Old Republic (NYSE: ORI) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.185 per share, or $0.74 annualized. This is a 1.4% increase from the prior dividend of $0.1825.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 5 percent.
Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.1325 per share, or $0.53 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 20, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 2.4 percent.
Kellogg (NYSE: K) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.49 per share, or $1.96 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 18, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 3.1 percent.
CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.54 per share, or $2.16 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 20, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 5.9 percent.
Zimmer Holdings (NYSE: ZMH) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share, or $0.88 annualized.The dividend will be payable on April 24, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 0.7 percent.
American National Insurance (Nasdaq: ANAT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.77 per share, or $3.08 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 20, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 2.9 percent.
LNB Bancorp (LNBB) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share, or $0.12 annualized.The dividend will be payable on April 1, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 0.7 percent.
Gannett (NYSE: GCI) declared a quarterly dividend of $020 per share, or $80 annualized.The dividend will be payable on April 1, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 227.5 percent.
First Connecticut Bancorp (Nasdaq: FBNK) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share, or $0.2 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.3 percent.
WP Glimcher (NYSE: WPG) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.11 per share, or $0.44 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 2.5 percent.
Destination Maternity (Nasdaq: DEST) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, or $0.8 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 27, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 4.9 percent.
Flushing Financial (Nasdaq: FFIC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share, or $0.64 annualized. This is a 6.7% increase from the prior dividend of $0.15.The dividend will be payable on March 27, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 3.2 percent.
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share, or $1.6 annualized.The dividend will be payable on March 13, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 4, 2015.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.1 percent.... Read more