Key Dividend Announcements: What Investors Need to Know

On November 21, 2024, several major companies including Applied Materials, Inc. (Symbol: AMAT), Microsoft Corporation (Symbol: MSFT), and Vontier Corp (Symbol: VNT) will trade ex-dividend. Each company is set to release dividends on December 12, 2024, with Applied Materials paying $0.40, Microsoft paying $0.83, and Vontier paying $0.025.

For Applied Materials, the dividend is approximately 0.23% of its recent stock price of $170.73. Consequently, investors can expect shares of AMAT to open 0.23% lower on November 21. Similarly, Microsoft’s shares are anticipated to start the day 0.20% lower, while Vontier’s shares may drop about 0.07% based on their respective dividends.

Below are charts illustrating the historical dividend payouts for AMAT, MSFT, and VNT, providing context for investors regarding these companies’ past performances.

Applied Materials, Inc. (Symbol: AMAT):

Microsoft Corporation (Symbol: MSFT):

Vontier Corp (Symbol: VNT):

Generally, dividends can fluctuate based on a company’s earnings performance. Investors should examine the historical data to better understand the companies’ stability before making decisions. If patterns hold, the estimated annual yields may be around 0.94% for Applied Materials, 0.80% for Microsoft, and 0.27% for Vontier.

As of Tuesday’s trading, shares of Applied Materials have risen approximately 1.1%, Microsoft’s shares are up about 0.2%, while Vontier’s shares have decreased by roughly 1.2%.

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