Investors looking for dividend stocks might want to grab these three well-known names before they hit their ex-dividend dates. As a bonus, each of these stocks is at or near its 52-week low, so you can buy it at a bargain price while benefitting from its dividend.
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Accenture – ACN
Accenture, the professional services company, has an ex-dividend date of Wednesday, October 12. Currently trading at $257.85, its 52-week low was $254.27. ACN’s dividend amount per share is $1.12.
Abbott Labs – ABT
Abbott Labs, which creates pharmaceutical and healthcare products, will reach its ex-dividend date on Thursday, October 13. The stock is currently trading at $101.13, near its 52-week low of $96.67. ABT gives a dividend per share of $0.47.
American Express – AXP
This payment stock, which has an ex-dividend date of October 13, is currently trading at $137.51. That’s not far off from the stock’s 52-week low of $134.12. AXP offers a dividend per share of $0.52.
