EasyResearch Weekly Dividends Update

The earnings period continues, and this week, companies preparing to release earnings according to Nasdaq include:

• McDonald's Corp: Iconic global fast-food chain with a diverse menu; investors expect earnings of $2.81 per share (EPS).
• BP PLC: British multinational oil and gas company; market expectations for earnings are $1.09 EPS.
• AMGEN Inc: Biotechnology company focused on innovative medicines; anticipated EPS of $4.66.
• Ford Motor Co: American automaker known for its vehicles; expected earnings per share (EPS) of $0.12.
• Toyota Motor Corp: Japanese automotive giant; anticipated EPS of $3.66.
• Alibaba Group Holding: Chinese multinational conglomerate in e-commerce and technology; investors expect $2.40 EPS.
• Uber Technology Inc: Global ride-hailing and food delivery service; anticipated EPS of $0.15.
• Walt Disney Co: Entertainment conglomerate with diverse media and theme park offerings; projected at $0.97 EPS.
• Take-Two Interactive: Video game publisher; investors are anticipating $0.32 EPS.

A positive surprise in earnings may result in the stock rallying, while a negative surprise may result in a decline. Companies may also increase or announce dividend changes as they release their earnings.

Looking at companies with upcoming last dates to trade to buy shares that qualify for upcoming dividend payouts:

Frontier Transport Holdings Limited declared a special dividend payable out of income reserves. The firm is an investment entity that consolidates and expands opportunities in the mobility and logistics sectors.

Schlumberger N.V (SLB) and Archer Daniels Midland Company both increased their quarterly dividends.

• Archer Daniels Midland Company is a global human and animal nutrition company; its dividend increased by 11% from the previous.
• Schlumberger N.V increased its quarterly dividend by 10%. The company is a global technology company involved in energy innovation.

South Africa

Frontier Transport Holdings Limited will be paying R1.37 per share.

• Last trading date - 06 February 2024
• Payment date - 12 February 2024

America 

Intel Corp will be paying $0.12 per share.

• Last trading date - 05 February 2024
• Payment date - 01 March 2024

Schlumberger N.V (SLB) will be paying $0.27 per share.

• Last trading date - 05 February 2024
• Payment date - 04 April 2024

Energy Transfer LP will be paying $0.31 per share.

• Last trading date - 05 February 2024
• Payment date - 20 February 2024

Main Street Capital Corporation will be paying $0.24 per share.

• Last trading date - 06 February 2024
• Payment date - 15 February 2024

Archer Daniels Midland Company will be paying $0.50 per share.

• Last trading date - 06 February 2024
• Payment date - 29 February 2024

American Water Works Co Inc will be paying $0.70 per share.

• Last trading date - 06 February 2024
• Payment date - 01 March 2024

J.B.Hunt Transport Services Inc will be paying $0.43 per share.

• Last trading date - 07 February 2024
• Payment date - 23 February 2024

Sirius XM Holdings Inc will be paying $0.02 per share.

• Last trading date - 07 February 2024
• Payment date - 23 February 2024

International Business Machines Corp will be paying $1.66 per share.

• Last trading date - 07 February 2024
• Payment date - 09 March 2024

Starbucks Corp will be paying $0.57 per share.

• Last trading date - 07 February 2024
• Payment date - 23 February 2024

Visa Inc will be paying $0.52 per share.

• Last trading date - 07 February 2024
• Payment date - 01 March 2024

Pitney Bowes Inc will be paying $0.05 per share.

• Last trading date - 07 February 2024
• Payment date - 14 March 2024

Capital One Financial Corp will be paying $0.60 per share.

• Last trading date - 08 February 2024
• Payment date - 23 February 2024

WW Grainger Inc will be paying $1.86 per share.

• Last trading date - 08 February 2024
• Payment date - 01 March 2024

United States Steel Corp will be paying $0.05 per share.

• Last trading date - 08 February 2024
• Payment date - 13 March 2024

Southern Copper Corp will be paying $0.80 per share.

• Last trading date - 09 February 2024
• Payment date - 29 February 2024

Paychex Inc will be paying $0.89 per share.

• Last trading date - 09 February 2024
• Payment date - 27 February 2024
   

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