Ex-Dividend Reminder: American Express, Independence Realty Trust and Ventas

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As a percentage of AXP's recent stock price of $147.59, this dividend works out to approximately 0.35%, so look for shares of American Express Co. to trade 0.35% lower — all else being equal — when AXP shares open for trading on 6/30/22. Similarly, investors should look for IRT to open 0.65% lower in price and for VTR to open 0.86% lower, all else being equal.

Below are dividend history charts for AXP, IRT, and VTR, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent ones declared.

American Express Co. (NYSE:AXP):

Independence Realty Trust Inc (NYSE:IRT):

Ventas Inc (NYSE:VTR):

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 1.41% for American Express Co., 2.61% for Independence Realty Trust Inc, and 3.45% for Ventas Inc.

In Tuesday trading, American Express Co. shares are currently up about 2.3%, Independence Realty Trust Inc shares are up about 0.6%, and Ventas Inc shares are up about 1.1% on the day.