Investors seeking dividend income could consider putting their cash in shares of the companies before their ex-dividend dates. Using the TipRanks Dividend Calendar, we found top stocks that would soon hit their ex-dividend date. Importantly, we only focused on stocks that are analysts’ favorites and have a Strong Buy consensus rating.
Gaming and Leisure Properties (NASDAQ:GLPI)
Gaming and Leisure Properties is a specialty REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) that focuses on leasing assets to gaming operators. GLPI stock has received seven unanimous Buy recommendations for a Strong Buy consensus rating. Moreover, analysts’ price target of $53.61 implies 4% upside potential. GLPI has an ex-dividend date of December 8. It recently announced a Q4 dividend of $0.705 a share, translating into a forward dividend yield of 5.47%.
Telus (NYSE:TU)(TSE:T)
Telus is a Canadian telecommunications giant. TU stock sports a Strong Buy consensus rating on TipRanks based on six Buy and two Sell recommendations. Further, analysts’ average price target of $24.64 implies 17.2% upside potential. TU has an ex-dividend date of December 8. Meanwhile, its quarterly dividend of $0.26 a share translates into a dividend yield of 4.79%.
CTO Realty Growth (NYSE:CTO)
CTO Realty Growth is a REIT with a portfolio of retail-based properties. CTO stock has received three unanimous Buy recommendations for a Strong Buy consensus rating. Meanwhile, these analysts’ average price target of $24 represents a 13.5% upside potential. CTO stock has an ex-dividend date of December 9. Meanwhile, its quarterly dividend of $0.38 a share reflects a dividend yield of 7.07%.
