On 2/26/14, Extendicare Inc (TSX: EXE.TO) will trade ex-dividend, for its monthly dividend of $0.04, payable on 3/17/14. As a percentage of EXE's recent stock price of $7.28, this dividend works out to approximately 0.55%, so look for shares of Extendicare Inc to trade 0.55% lower — all else being equal — when EXE shares open for trading on 2/26/14.
Below is a dividend history chart for EXE, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent $0.04 declared by Extendicare Inc :
In general, dividends are not always predictable; but looking at the history above can help in judging whether the most recent dividend from EXE is likely to continue, and whether the current estimated yield of 6.59% on annualized basis is a reasonable expectation of annual yield going forward. The chart below shows the one year performance of EXE shares, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, EXE's low point in its 52 week range is $5.12 per share, with $8.79 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $7.29.
In Monday trading, Extendicare Inc shares are currently trading flat on the day.