Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 8/15/12, Collectors Universe Inc (NASD: CLCT) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.325, payable on 8/31/12. As a percentage of CLCT's recent stock price of $15.03, this dividend works out to approximately 2.16%, so look for shares of Collectors Universe Inc to trade 2.16% lower — all else being equal — when CLCT shares open for trading on 8/15/12.
Below is a dividend history chart for CLCT, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent $0.325 declared by Collectors Universe Inc:
| CLCT Dividend History | |
|---|---|
| Date | Div* |
| 05/16/12 | 0.325 |
| 02/15/12 | 0.325 |
| 11/08/11 | 0.325 |
| 08/10/11 | 0.325 |
| 05/11/11 | 0.325 |
| 02/10/11 | 0.325 |
| 11/03/10 | 0.325 |
| 08/04/10 | 0.300 |
| 05/12/10 | 0.300 |
| 02/04/10 | 0.250 |
| 11/06/09 | 0.250 |
| 08/15/08 | 0.227 |
| 05/15/08 | 0.227 |
| 02/13/08 | 0.227 |
| 11/19/07 | 0.227 |
| 08/22/07 | 0.227 |
| 05/22/07 | 0.109 |
| 12/29/06 | 0.109 |
| 11/27/06 | 0.073 |
| 08/25/06 | 0.073 |
| 06/12/06 | 0.073 |
| * Data may be adjusted for splits; we are not responsible for data errors; always verify data with the company. | |
In general, dividends are not always predictable; but looking at the history above can help in judging whether the most recent dividend from CLCT is likely to continue, and whether the current estimated yield of 8.65% on annualized basis is a reasonable expectation of annual yield going forward.
In Monday trading, Collectors Universe Inc shares are currently down about 0.1% on the day.
