Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 11/6/13, Computer Programs & Systems Inc (NASD: CPSI) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.51, payable on 11/22/13. As a percentage of CPSI's recent stock price of $59.83, this dividend works out to approximately 0.85%, so look for shares of Computer Programs & Systems Inc to trade 0.85% lower — all else being equal — when CPSI shares open for trading on 11/6/13.
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Below is a dividend history chart for CPSI, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent $0.51 declared by Computer Programs & Systems Inc:
In general, dividends are not always predictable; but looking at the history above can help in judging whether the most recent dividend from CPSI is likely to continue, and whether the current estimated yield of 3.41% on annualized basis is a reasonable expectation of annual yield going forward.
The chart below shows the one year performance of CPSI shares, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, CPSI's low point in its 52 week range is $46.08 per share, with $61.89 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $59.62.
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In Tuesday trading, Computer Programs & Systems Inc shares are currently down about 1% on the day.
