On 9/26/14, Western Energy Services Corp (TSX: WRG.TO) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.075, payable on 10/14/14. As a percentage of WRG's recent stock price of $8.90, this dividend works out to approximately 0.84%, so look for shares of Western Energy Services Corp to trade 0.84% lower — all else being equal — when WRG shares open for trading on 9/26/14.
Below is a dividend history chart for WRG, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent $0.075 declared by Western Energy Services Corp:
In general, dividends are not always predictable; but looking at the history above can help in judging whether the most recent dividend from WRG is likely to continue, and whether the current estimated yield of 3.37% on annualized basis is a reasonable expectation of annual yield going forward. The chart below shows the one year performance of WRG shares, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, WRG's low point in its 52 week range is $6.92 per share, with $11.70 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $8.90.
In Wednesday trading, Western Energy Services Corp shares are currently off about 1% on the day.