Five dividend stocks, including APA Corporation and Lakeland Financial, go ex-dividend this week with deadlines on October 21 and 22. Investors must buy shares before these dates to receive payouts between October 30 and November 23. Payout safety varies: Lakeland and First Busey offer yields above 3.5% with solid earnings coverage, while Kaiser Aluminum shows weaker cash flow. Coca-Cola Consolidated has the safest coverage but the smallest yield. Share prices typically drop by the dividend amount on the ex-date, so investors should consider payout coverage and not just the dividend itself.
As of Oct 19, 2026 19:32 WIB, APA Corporation shares trade at USD 48.50 on Pluang, down 1.32% in the past day. The stock's dividend yield stands at 2.03%, reflecting moderate income potential compared to the higher yields noted for some other dividend stocks going ex-dividend this week. This market data provides a snapshot of APA's current valuation and income profile ahead of its upcoming ex-dividend date.
