Looking to capture dividend income? The coming week brings several key ex-dividend dates across big-name stocks, offering investors a chance to qualify for upcoming payouts if they act in time. Verizon (VZ) offers the most attractive dividend yield this week at 6.22%, making it a top pick for income-focused portfolios. General Mills (GIS), UDR (UDR), and AT&T (T) also feature above-4% yields, ideal for long-term dividend investors.
Stocks must be purchased before the ex-dividend date to qualify for the next payout.
Here’s a quick breakdown of top dividend-paying companies going ex-dividend in the week of July 7–12, 2025—along with their respective yields and payment dates.
Notable Ex-Dividend Dates This Week
July 7, 2025
- McCormick & Co (MKC) – Yield: 2.40% | Payable: July 21
- Quest Diagnostics (DGX) – Yield: 1.81% | Payable: July 21
July 10, 2025
- Verizon (VZ) – Yield: 6.22% | Payable: August 1
- General Mills (GIS) – Yield: 4.59% | Payable: August 1
- UDR Inc. (UDR) – Yield: 4.22% | Payable: July 31
- AT&T (T) – Yield: 3.91% | Payable: August 1
- Darden Restaurants (DRI) – Yield: 2.72% | Payable: August 1
- Accenture (ACN) – Yield: 1.94% | Payable: August 15
- Oracle (ORCL) – Yield: 0.84% | Payable: July 24
- Intuit (INTU) – Yield: 0.53% | Payable: July 18
