Top 10 Dividend Stocks to Watch: September 8 – 17, 2023
10. – HEQ – JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND
Forward Yield (%): 9.38%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2023-09-08
John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund is ranked 10th in this week’s top 10 dividend rankings. This company provides investors with a diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds, which allows them to manage risk and earn income. Its portfolio has exhibited stability and growth, with dividends consistently yielding more than 4%. Additionally, its objective of hedging against market volatility enhances stability, providing investors with a reliable source of profits.
- Current stock price: $10.66
- Market Cap: $0.13 billion
- Declaration date: 2023-06-30
- Pay date: 2023-09-29
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Recent Dividends
| Pay Date | Jun-23 | Mar-23 | Dec-22 | Sep-22 | Jun-22 | Mar-22 | Dec-21 | Sep-21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 |
| Type | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular |
9. – EOD – Allspring Global Dividend Opportunity Fund
Forward Yield (%): 9.54%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2023-09-11
This week, Allspring Global Dividend Opportunity Fund lands in the ninth position of our top 10 weekly dividend rankings. Allspring Global Dividend Opportunity Fund is a portfolio of many equities and bonds investments which aims to provide investors with reliable income growth and a steady flow of income from dividend payments. In addition, the Fund has a strong track record on maintaining and/or growing dividend distributions, making it an attractive choice for those seeking a stable income and long-term capital growth.
- Current stock price: $4.46
- Market Cap: $0.19 billion
- Declaration date: 2023-08-16
- Pay date: 2023-10-02
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Recent Dividends
| Pay Date | Jul-23 | Apr-23 | Jan-23 | Oct-22 | Jul-22 | Apr-22 | Jan-22 | Oct-21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Type | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular |
8. – UNIT – Uniti Group Inc. Common Stock
Forward Yield (%): 10.73%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2023-09-07
Uniti Group Inc. Common Stock ranks 8th this week among the top 10 dividend paying stocks. Uniti provides telecom real estate services by operating as a real estate investment trust (REIT) and offers fiber infrastructure solutions to communications service providers. The company has a track record of consistent and growing dividends, and it is a top choice for income investors looking for reliable returns.
- Current stock price: $5.59
- Market Cap: $1.33 billion
- Declaration date: 2023-08-01
- Pay date: 2023-09-22
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Recent Dividends
| Pay Date | Jun-23 | Apr-23 | Dec-22 | Sep-22 | Jul-22 | Apr-22 | Jan-22 | Oct-21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Type | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular |
7. – SAR – SARATOGA INVESTMENT CORP. NEW
Forward Yield (%): 11.03%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2023-09-13
This week, Saratoga Investment Corp., NEW, secures the #7 spot on our weekly dividend rankings. Saratoga Investment Corp. is a publicly traded business development company that provides debt and equity funding to lower middle market companies in the US. The company has a stable dividend history as well as long-term growth, making it a popular choice among investors seeking returns in the form of lucrative dividends.
- Current stock price: $25.75
- Market Cap: $0.32 billion
- Declaration date: 2023-08-14
- Pay date: 2023-09-28
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Recent Dividends
| Pay Date | Jun-23 | Mar-23 | Jan-23 | Sep-22 | Jun-22 | Mar-22 | Jan-22 | Sep-21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | 0.70 | 0.69 | 0.68 | 0.54 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.52 |
| Type | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular |
6. – AMBP – Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A.
Forward Yield (%): 11.11%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2023-09-13
This week, Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. ranks at 6 in our weekly dividend rankings. Ardagh is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions for the world’s leading food, beverage and consumer care brands. Over the years, the company has established itself as a stable and growing dividend payer, with its ordinary dividend rising steadily from 2018 onwards. Its commitment to shareowners is evident, as it maintained the dividend yield over 4.00% even in the midst of the Covid-19 outbreak.
- Current stock price: $3.6
- Market Cap: $2.15 billion
- Declaration date: 2023-07-27
- Pay date: 2023-09-28
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Recent Dividends
| Pay Date | Jun-23 | Mar-23 | Nov-22 | Oct-22 | Jun-22 | Oct-21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.20 | 1.25 |
| Type | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Special |
5. – MFIC – MidCap Financial Investment Corporation Common Stock
Forward Yield (%): 11.14%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2023-09-11
Ranking at number 5, MidCap Financial Investment Corporation Common Stock provides investors with a reliable and stable source of dividend income. The company is primarily engaged in offering financial services such as loan, leasing, and asset management. Over the past five years, its dividend per share growth rate has been steady at an impressive 1.03%. It has also shown great consistency by maintaining a dividend yield higher than the average for the finance sector. With a consistent performance and steady dividend growth, MidCap Financial Investment Corporation Common Stock remains as an attractive option for dividend investors.
- Current stock price: $13.64
- Market Cap: $0.89 billion
- Declaration date: 2023-08-02
- Pay date: 2023-09-28
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Recent Dividends
| Pay Date | Jun-23 | Mar-23 | Jan-23 | Oct-22 | Jul-22 | Apr-22 | Jan-22 | Oct-21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.37 | 0.32 | 0.31 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Type | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Special | Special | Special |
4. – CLCO – Cool Company Ltd.
Forward Yield (%): 11.76%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2023-09-08
Cool Company Ltd. is ranked 4th this week in the top 10 dividend rankings. It is a popular consumer goods company that has been providing high-yield dividends regularly since its inception over a decade ago. Its dividend payout has steadily increased in the past few years, demonstrating its commitment to rewarding shareholders and indicate its financial stability. Furthermore, the company has been maintaining a healthy balance sheet that continues to reflect a robust net income.
- Current stock price: $13.95
- Market Cap: $0.75 billion
- Declaration date: 2023-08-30
- Pay date: 2023-09-18
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Recent Dividends
| Pay Date | Jun-23 |
|---|---|
| Amount | 0.41 |
| Type | Regular |
3. – NAT – Nordic American Tanker
Forward Yield (%): 13.27%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2023-09-13
This week Nordic American Tanker (NAT) ranks 3rd in our top 10 weekly dividend rankings. NAT is an international shipping company focusing on transporting crude oil and refined petroleum products. The company has been consistently paying out and increasing its dividend since 2001. In 2020, NAT increased its dividend by 21.3%, and it expects to be able to sustain dividend payouts for the foreseeable future. The company’s dividend yield at the time of writing stands at 10.4%. NAT operates a large fleet of modern tankers which give the company a competitive edge in the highly competitive maritime trade environment, and this helps generate healthy profits which fuel dividend increases. Along with its strong financial performance, NAT also maintains a strong balance sheet with manageable debt levels and ample liquidity. This, combined with its consistent dividend increases, make it a solid income stock for any investor looking for a reliable source of high dividends.
- Current stock price: $3.92
- Market Cap: $0.82 billion
- Declaration date: 2023-08-28
- Pay date: 2023-10-05
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Recent Dividends
| Pay Date | Jul-23 | Mar-23 | Dec-22 | Oct-22 | Jul-22 | Mar-22 | Dec-21 | Oct-21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Type | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular |
2. – FSK – FS KKR Capital Corp. Common Stock
Forward Yield (%): 13.60%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2023-09-12
This week, FS KKR Capital Corp. Common Stock takes 2nd place on the list of top 10 weekly dividend rankings. This publicly traded business is a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, that provides investors with access to the benefits of private equity and listed public markets. FS KKR Capital Corp. Common Stock has proven to be a stable, stably growing stock. The company has successfully launched several Initial Public Offerings resulted in strong returns over the past 12 months and has created significant value for its shareholders. Additionally, the company has also paid out generous dividends over the past year, making it a desirable stock for those looking to receive dividends. FS KKR Capital Corp. Common Stock is committed to providing strong returns for its investors, and is set up to continue to create value and pay out dividends for many years to come.
- Current stock price: $20.59
- Market Cap: $5.77 billion
- Declaration date: 2023-08-07
- Pay date: 2023-10-03
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Recent Dividends
| Pay Date | Aug-23 | Jul-23 | May-23 | Apr-23 | Jan-23 | Oct-22 | Jul-22 | Apr-22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | 0.05 | 0.70 | 0.05 | 0.64 | 0.68 | 0.61 | 0.68 | 0.63 |
| Type | Special | Regular | Special | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular |
1. – EURN – EURONAV NV
Forward Yield (%): 18.70%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2023-09-06
EURONAV NV is in the number one spot this week in our Top 10 Weekly Dividend Rankings. Comprised of a fleet of modern vessels, EURONAV NV is a leading independent provider of efficient and reliable maritime transport solutions for crude oil and petroleum products worldwide. With a sustainable business model, the company has provided their shareholders with stable and growing stability over the years. Their 20-year track record of paying dividends demonstrates their dedication to generating returns for their investors. Additionally, their Operational Efficiency Program is designed to optimize the utilization of the asset base and generate further returns for their shareholders. The company’s knowledgeable and experienced management team has committed to a continuous reinvestment in their fleet and vessels in order to ensure their strong freight and commodity positions. With an experienced team on board and a stable base of operations, EURONAV NV is committed to delivering returns to their investors in the form of dividends that have steadily increased over the past few years.
- Current stock price: $17.11
- Market Cap: $3.45 billion
- Declaration date: 2023-08-03
- Pay date: 2023-09-19
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Recent Dividends
| Pay Date | Jun-23 | Jun-23 | Sep-22 | Jun-22 | Nov-21 | Sep-21 | Jun-21 | Mar-21 |
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| Amount | 0.70 | 1.10 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| Type | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular |
