Upcoming Ex-Dividend Dates: What Investors Need to Know

Three companies will trade ex-dividend soon: Tractor Supply Co. (TSCO), Bloomin’ Brands Inc (BLMN), and Atmos Energy Corp. (ATO). Each of these firms is set to pay dividends over the next few weeks, providing opportunities for investors.

Important Dividend Dates

On November 25, 2024, Tractor Supply Co. (Symbol: TSCO), Bloomin’ Brands Inc (Symbol: BLMN), and Atmos Energy Corp. (Symbol: ATO) will all go ex-dividend. Specifically, Tractor Supply Co. will distribute a quarterly dividend of $1.10 on December 10, 2024, while Bloomin’ Brands Inc will pay $0.24 on December 11, 2024. Atmos Energy Corp. will also pay $0.87 on December 9, 2024.

When looking at Tractor Supply Co.’s dividend, it represents about 0.41% of its recent stock price of $270.00. Thus, investors can expect shares of TSCO to open roughly 0.41% lower when trading resumes on November 25, 2024. In a similar fashion, shares of BLMN might decrease by approximately 1.91%, and ATO by around 0.59% at market open, assuming all other factors remain constant.

Path to Dividend Aristocracy

Becoming a member of the “Dividend Aristocrats” index requires 20 years of dividend increases. Currently, Tractor Supply Co. is a future contender, having increased its dividends for over 14 consecutive years.

Dividend History Insights

Below are the historical dividend charts highlighting the recent performance of TSCO, BLMN, and ATO:

Tractor Supply Co. (Symbol: TSCO):

Bloomin’ Brands Inc (Symbol: BLMN):

Atmos Energy Corp. (Symbol: ATO):

It’s essential to remember that dividends can fluctuate based on a company’s earnings. Reviewing dividend history can provide insight into a company’s stability. Current estimated annual yields appear to be 1.63% for Tractor Supply Co., 7.63% for Bloomin’ Brands Inc, and 2.36% for Atmos Energy Corp.

Market Performance Update

As of Thursday’s trading, Tractor Supply Co.’s shares have decreased by approximately 1%. Conversely, Bloomin’ Brands Inc shares have increased by about 0.2%, and Atmos Energy Corp shares are up by 0.3% for the day.

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