As earnings reports continue to be published this week, ASML Holdings, a Dutch leader in photolithography machines, is expected to announce earnings. Analysts have raised estimates, giving it a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Despite expected declines in FY24, next quarter's sales and EPS are projected to rise 14.5% and 15.7% YoY, respectively, with FY25 sales and earnings forecasted to jump 36.2% and 55%, respectively. Its shares are up over 40% in the past year.
It’s always important to take into account that past performance does not guarantee future returns. Netflix, TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company), American Express and Johnson & Johnson will also announce their earnings during the week.
Companies that will be paying cash dividends to shareholders with upcoming last dates to trade this week include:
Caterpillar Inc. has been paying dividends for some time, and the company increased its upcoming payout by 8%.
Pick n Pay has finalised its rights offer, and the last trading date to participate in the offer is this week.
When it comes to ETFs (exchange-traded funds), there are funds from Satrix and 10X (formerly CoreShares) that will also be paying dividends to holders, with the last date to trade being this week as well.
South Africa
Famous Brands Limited will be paying R1.64 per share.
Netcare Limited will be paying R0.30 per share.
The Foschini Group Limited will be paying R2.00 per share.
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Limited will be paying R0.90 (R0.30 Ordinary and R0.60 Special) per share.
Argent Industrial Limited will be paying R0.60 per share.
PBT Group Limited will be paying R0.34 (R0.17 Ordinary and R0.17 Capital reduction) per share.
Bytes Technology Group plc will be paying £0.14 (£0.06 Ordinary and £0.08 Special) per share.
Nictus Limited will be paying R0.06 per share.
Marshall Monteagle PLC will be paying R0.34 per share.
American
Zoetis Inc will be paying $0.43 per share.
Colgate-Palmolive Co will be paying $0.50 per share.
Revvity Inc will be paying $0.07 per share.
Procter & Gamble Company will be paying $1.00 per share.
GE HealthCare Technologies Inc will be paying $0.03 per share.
Gladstone Investment Corporation will be paying $0.08 per share.
Gladstone Land Corp will be paying $0.04 per share.
Caterpillar Inc will be paying $1.41 per share.
CVS Health Corporation will be paying $0.66 per share.
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