Stocks Going Ex-Dividend on Thursday, March 27 (DOW, AVB, ITW, More)

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 are eight stocks going ex-dividend on Thursday, March 27.

1. The Dow Chemical Company

The Dow Chemical Company (DOW) offers a dividend yield of 2.92% based on Tuesday's closing price of $50.64 and the company's quarterly dividend payout of 37 cents. The stock is up 14% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates DOW as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.

2. AvalonBay Communities

AvalonBay Communities Inc (AVB) offers a dividend yield of 3.53% based on Tuesday's closing price of $131.57 and the company's quarterly dividend payout of $1.16. The stock is up 11% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates AVB as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.

3. Illinois Tool Works

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW