10 Big-Name Stocks Going Ex-Dividend Next Week (Apr 7-11)

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 April 7-11.

1. AT&T

AT&T Inc. (T) is set to trade ex-dividend on April 8. The communications company offers a dividend yield of 5.20% based on Wednesday's closing price of $35.37 and the company's quarterly dividend payout of 46 cents. The stock is mostly flat year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates T as “Recommended” with a DARS™ rating of 3.5 stars out of 5 stars.

2. Verizon

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is set to trade ex-dividend on April 8. The communications company offers a dividend yield of 4.43% based on Wednesday's closing price of $47.82 and the company's quarterly dividend payout of 53 cents. The stock is down 2% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates VZ as “Recommended” with a DARS™ rating of 3.5 stars out of 5 stars.

3. General Mills

General Mills, Inc. (GIS) is set to trade ex-dividend on April 8. The packaged foods company offers a dividend yield of 3.18% based on Wednesday's closing price of $51.62 and the company's quarterly dividend payout of 41 cents. The stock is up 3% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates GIS as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.

4. Accenture

Accenture plc (ACN) is set to trade ex-dividend on April 9. The consulting and outsourcing company offers a dividend yield of 2.33% based on Wednesday's closing price of $79.99 and the company's semi-annual dividend payout of 93 cents. The stock is down 3% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates ACN as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.

5. Kraft

Kraft Foods Group Inc (KRFT) is set to trade ex-dividend on April 9. The packaged foods company offers a dividend yield of 3.71% based on Wednesday's closing price of $56.65 and the company's quarterly dividend payout of 52.5 cents. The stock is up 4% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates KRFT as “Recommended” with a DARS™ rating of 3.5 stars out of 5 stars.

6. The Gap

The Gap Inc. (GPS) is set to trade ex-dividend on April 7. The apparel retailer offers a dividend yield of 2.10% based on Wednesday's closing price of $41.89 and the company's quarterly dividend payout of 22 cents. The stock is up 6% year-to-date. Dividend.com currently rates GPS as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.

7. Yum! Brands

Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is set to trade ex-dividend on April 9. The parent co