Investors eyeing consistent dividend income should buy shares of corporations before they hit their ex-dividend dates. Using TipRanks’ Dividend Calendar, let’s zoom in on three stocks going ex-dividend next week. Additionally, these shares are analysts’ favorites and command a Strong Buy consensus rating on TipRanks.
Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR)
Whitestone operates as a REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) focusing on shopping centers. It has received three Buy and one Hold recommendations for a Strong Buy consensus rating. WSR stock has an ex-dividend date of February 1. It pays a monthly dividend of $0.04 per share, translating into a yield of 4.61%.
Costco (NASDAQ:COST)
Costco is a membership-only big-box retail store (warehouse club) operator. It carries a Strong Buy consensus rating based on 18 Buy and six Hold recommendations. COST stock will go ex-dividend on February 2. It pays a quarterly dividend of $0.9 per share, reflecting a yield of 0.71%.
MPLX (NYSE:MPLX)
MPLX owns midstream energy infrastructure and logistics assets. It has six Buy and two Hold recommendations for a Strong Buy consensus rating. MPLX stock has an ex-dividend date of February 3. It pays a quarterly dividend of $0.77 per share, translating into a yield of 8.32%.
