10 Big-Name Stocks Going Ex-Dividend Next Week (Dec 16-20)

Ex-dividend dates are very important to dividend investors, since you must purchase a stock prior to its ex-dividend date in order to receive its upcoming dividend payout. For more information, check out Everything Investors Need to Know About Ex-Dividend Dates

Below we highlight 10 big-name stocks going ex-dividend for the week of December 16-20.

1. Tupperware Brands Corporation

Tupperware Brands Corporation (TUP) is set to trade ex-dividend on December 16. The kitchen products company offers a dividend yield of 2.63% based on Wednesday's closing price of $94.25 and the company's quarterly dividend payout of 62 cents. The stock is up 47% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates TUP as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.

2. DSW

DSW Inc. (DSW) is set to trade ex-dividend on December 17. The footwear retailer offers a dividend yield of 1.17% based on Wednesday's closing price of $42.85 and the company's quarterly dividend payout of 13 cents. The stock is up 32% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates DSW as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.

3. Advance Auto Parts

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) is set to trade ex-dividend on December 18. The auto supply retailer offers a dividend yield of 0.22% based on Wednesday's closing price of $107.05 and the company's quarterly dividend payout of 6 cents. The stock is up 49% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates AAP as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.

4. Las Vegas Sands

Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) is set to trade ex-dividend on December 18. The resort company offers a dividend yield of 1.83% based on Wednesday's closing price of $76.51 and the company's quarterly dividend payout of 35 cents. The stock is up 76% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates LVS as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.

5. Tiffany & Co.

Tiffany & Co. (TIF) is set to trade ex-dividend on December 18. The jewelry company offers a dividend yield of 1.53% based on Wednesday's closing price of $89.10 and the company's quarterly dividend payout of 34 cents. The stock is up 56% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates TIF as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.

6. Omnicom Group

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Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC) is set to trade ex-dividend on December 18. The communications company offers a dividend yield of 2.29% based on Wednesday's closing price of $69.81 and the company's quarterly dividend payout of 40 cents. The stock is up 40% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates OMC as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.

7. Guess?

Guess?, Inc. (GES