Editor's Note: TheStreet ratings do not represent the views of TheStreet's staff or its contributors. Ratings are established by computer based on metrics for performance (which includes growth, stock performance, efficiency and valuation) and risk (volatility and solvency). Companies with poor cash flow or high debt levels tend to earn lower ratings in our model. Tomorrow, March 7, 2013, 22 U.S. common stocks are scheduled to go ex-dividend. The dividend yields on these stocks range from 0.5% to 7.9%. All of these stocks can be found on our stocks going ex-dividend section of our dividend calendar. Highlighted Stocks Going Ex-Dividend Tomorrow:
Westar Energy
Owners of Westar Energy (NYSE: WR) shares as of market close today will be eligible for a dividend of 34 cents per share. At a price of $32.15 as of 9:36 a.m. ET, the dividend yield is 4.3%. The average volume for Westar Energy has been 666,400 shares per day over the past 30 days. Westar Energy has a market cap of $4.0 billion and is part of the utilities industry. Shares are up 12.3% year to date as of the close of trading on Tuesday. EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Jim Cramer's Protégé, Dave Peltier, only buys dividend stocks that have the potential for a 3% to 4% yield and 10% growth. Get his best picks for less than $50/year. Westar Energy, Inc., an electric utility, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in Kansas. It produces electricity through various sources, including coal, wind, nuclear, natural gas, oil, and diesel. The company has a P/E ratio of 14.83. Currently there are 4 analysts that rate Westar Energy a buy, no analysts rate it a sell, and 5 rate it a hold. TheStreet Ratings rates Westar Energy as a buy. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its increase in net income, revenue growth, good cash flow from operations, expanding profit margins and solid stock price performance. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had generally high debt management risk by most measures that we evaluated. You can view the full Westar Energy Ratings Report now.- See our top-yielding stocks list.
Interpublic Group of Cos
Owners of Interpublic Group of Cos (NYSE: IPG) shares as of market close today will be eligible for a dividend of 8 cents per share. At a price of $12.95 as of 9:36 a.m. ET, the dividend yield is 2.3%. The average volume for Interpublic Group of Cos has been 5.2 million shares per day over the past 30 days. Interpublic Group of Cos has a market cap of $5.3 billion and is part of the media industry. Shares are up 17.4% year to date as of the close of trading on Tuesday. EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Jim Cramer's Protégé, Dave Peltier, only buys dividend stocks that have the potential for a 3% to 4% yield and 10% growth. Get his best picks for less than $50/year. The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides advertising and marketing services worldwide. Its services include consumer advertising, digital marketing, communications planning and media buying, public relations, and specialized communications disciplines. The company has a P/E ratio of 13.65. Currently there are 11 analysts that rate Interpublic Group of Cos a buy, 1 analyst rates it a sell, and 2 rate it a hold. TheStreet Ratings rates Interpublic Group of Cos as a buy. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its increase in stock price during the past year, attractive valuation levels, good cash flow from operations, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures and increase in net income. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had somewhat disappointing return on equity. You can view the full Interpublic Group of Cos Ratings Report now.- See our top-yielding stocks list.
Nordstrom
Owners of Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) shares as of market close today will be eligible for a dividend of 30 cents per share. At a price of $54.38 as of 9:35 a.m. ET, the dividend yield is 2.2%. The average volume for Nordstrom has been 2.2 million shares per day over the past 30 days. Nordstrom has a market cap of $10.8 billion and is part of the retail industry. Shares are up 1.6% year to date as of the close of trading on Tuesday. EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Jim Cramer's Protégé, Dave Peltier, only buys dividend stocks that have the potential for a 3% to 4% yield and 10% growth. Get his best picks for less than $50/year. Nordstrom, Inc., a fashion specialty retailer, offers apparel, shoes, cosmetics, and accessories for women, men, and children in the United States. It operates in two segments, Retail and Credit. The Retail segment offers a selection of brand name and private label merchandise. The company has a P/E ratio of 15.12. Currently there are 11 analysts that rate Nordstrom a buy, 2 analysts rate it a sell, and 8 rate it a hold. TheStreet Ratings rates Nordstrom as a buy. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, notable return on equity, expanding profit margins, good cash flow from operations and growth in earnings per share. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had lackluster performance in the stock itself. You can view the full Nordstrom Ratings Report now.- See our top-yielding stocks list.
FedEx Corporation
Owners of FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) shares as of market close today will be eligible for a dividend of 14 cents per share. At a price of $109.30 as of 9:35 a.m. ET, the dividend yield is 0.5%. The average volume for FedEx Corporation has been 2.0 million shares per day over the past 30 days. FedEx Corporation has a market cap of $33.3 billion and is part of the transportation industry. Shares are up 17.7% year to date as of the close of trading on Tuesday. EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Jim Cramer's Protégé, Dave Peltier, only buys dividend stocks that have the potential for a 3% to 4% yield and 10% growth. Get his best picks for less than $50/year. FedEx Corporation provides transportation, e-commerce, and business services in the United States and internationally. It operates in four segments: FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Freight, and FedEx Services. The company has a P/E ratio of 16.98. Currently there are 14 analysts that rate FedEx Corporation a buy, no analysts rate it a sell, and 7 rate it a hold. TheStreet Ratings rates FedEx Corporation as a buy. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, attractive valuation levels, notable return on equity and solid stock price performance. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows low profit margins. You can view the full FedEx Corporation Ratings Report now.- See our top-yielding stocks list.
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