Ex-Dividend Reminder: J&J Snack Foods, Philip Morris International and Johnson Controls International

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As a percentage of JJSF's recent stock price of $164.70, this dividend works out to approximately 0.35%, so look for shares of J&J Snack Foods Corp. to trade 0.35% lower — all else being equal — when JJSF shares open for trading on 3/19/21. Similarly, investors should look for PM to open 1.36% lower in price and for JCI to open 0.45% lower, all else being equal.

When an S&P 1500 component reaches 20 years of dividend increases, it becomes a contender to join the elite "Dividend Aristocrats" index. J&J Snack Foods Corp. (NASDAQ:JJSF) is a "future dividend aristocrats contender," with 16+ years of increases.

Below are dividend history charts for JJSF, PM, and JCI, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent ones declared.

J&J Snack Foods Corp. (NASDAQ:JJSF):

Philip Morris International Inc (NYSE:PM):

Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI):

In general, dividends are not always predictable, following the ups and downs of company profits over time. Therefore, a good first due diligence step in forming an expectation of annual yield going forward, is looking at the history above, for a sense of stability over time. This can help in judging whether the most recent dividends from these companies are likely to continue. If they do continue, the current estimated yields on annualized basis would be 1.40% for J&J Snack Foods Corp., 5.44% for Philip Morris International Inc, and 1.79% for Johnson Controls International plc.

In Wednesday trading, J&J Snack Foods Corp. shares are currently up about 0.1%, Philip Morris International Inc shares are trading flat, and Johnson Controls International plc shares are down about 0.2% on the day.