Investors in Choice Hotels International, New York Times, and Agilent Technologies can expect upcoming dividends as these companies will all trade ex-dividend on 4/1/24. Choice Hotels International will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.2875 on 4/17/24, New York Times will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.13 on 4/18/24, and Agilent Technologies will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.236 on 4/24/24. As a percentage of the recent stock price of $127.90 for Choice Hotels International, the dividend works out to approximately 0.22%.
Investors should expect shares of Choice Hotels International, New York Times, and Agilent Technologies to trade lower on 4/1/24 — all else being equal. CHH shares are expected to open 0.22% lower, NYT shares 0.29% lower, and A shares 0.16% lower. Looking at historical dividend information for these companies can provide insight into their stability over time and help investors form expectations for annual yields going forward. The current estimated annualized yields would be 0.90% for Choice Hotels International, 1.18% for New York Times, and 0.64% for Agilent Technologies.
In Thursday’s trading, Choice Hotels International shares are up approximately 2.1%, New York Times shares are up about 0.9%, and Agilent Technologies shares are up around 2%. These increases may reflect investor confidence in the companies and anticipation of the upcoming dividends. Dividends are a key component of income investing, and monitoring dividend payouts can help investors make informed decisions about their portfolios. Staying informed about dividend announcements and ex-dividend dates can aid investors in maximizing their returns and achieving their financial goals.
