On 8/15/13, Tim Hortons, Inc. (Toronto: THI) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.26, payable on 9/4/13. As a percentage of THI's recent stock price of $61.42, this dividend works out to approximately 0.42%.
Below is a dividend history chart for THI, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent $0.26 declared by Tim Hortons, Inc.:
In general, dividends are not always predictable; but looking at the history above can help in judging whether the most recent dividend from THI is likely to continue, and whether the current estimated yield of 1.69% on annualized basis is a reasonable expectation of annual yield going forward.
The chart below shows the one year performance of THI shares, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, THI's low point in its 52 week range is $45.11 per share, with $61.52 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $61.46.
In Tuesday trading, Tim Hortons, Inc. shares are currently up about 0.2% on the day.