As the clock ticks towards 2/22/24, investors at Dividend Channel are turning their attention to three significant players in the market: Avista Corp (Symbol: AVA), ONE Gas, Inc. (Symbol: OGS), and AstraZeneca plc (Symbol: AZN). These stalwarts are set to trade ex-dividend for their eagerly anticipated upcoming dividends. Avista Corp will indemnify its shareholders with a quarterly dividend of $0.475 on 3/15/24, while ONE Gas, Inc. will extend its largesse with a quarterly dividend of $0.66 on 3/8/24. On the same note, AstraZeneca plc, not wanting to be outdone, will proffer its semi-annual dividend of $0.985 on 3/25/24.
What would this mean for shareholders, you ask? Briefly, it spells a lot of action. As the minutes wane on 2/22/24, we could see Avista Corp’s stocks descend by approximately 1.41%. ONE Gas, Inc. will not be far behind, with a projected decrease in stock price of 1.09%. And AstraZeneca plc, striving to remain in the race, will open 1.53% lower. Watch this space – the game is afoot!
Let’s dig into some historical data on these heavy hitters. Below you will find dividend history charts for AVA, OGS, and AZN, showcasing their generous payouts prior to the most recent ones declared.
Avista Corp (Symbol: AVA)
ONE Gas, Inc. (Symbol: OGS)
AstraZeneca plc (Symbol: AZN)
Now, picture this: dividends are like the ebb and flow of the tide. They are not always predictable, swelling and waning in line with a company’s profits over time. A sneak peek at their historical performance can provide a compass for investors, helping them gauge the company’s stability. So, here’s the payout scale: a 5.66% annualized yield for Avista Corp, 4.35% for ONE Gas, Inc., and 3.07% for AstraZeneca plc. Steady as she goes!
If you’re captivated by the stock market’s daily theatrics, you’d be curious to know that in Tuesday’s trading, Avista Corp shares are currently down about 0.4%, ONE Gas, Inc. shares are down about 1%, and AstraZeneca plc shares are up about 2.3% on the day. The drama never ends!
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