Upcoming Ex-Dividend Dates for Schneider National, Avient, and Albemarle
Upcoming Ex-Dividend Dates: Schneider National Inc (SNDR), Avient Corp (AVNT), and Albemarle Corp (ALB) will trade ex-dividend on 12/12/25, with respective dividends of $0.095, $0.275, and $0.405 scheduled for payment in January 2026.
Expected Price Adjustments: Following the ex-dividend date, shares of SNDR, AVNT, and ALB are anticipated to open lower by approximately 0.37%, 0.91%, and 0.31%, respectively, based on their recent stock prices.
Dividend Yield Estimates: The estimated annualized yields for the upcoming dividends are 1.47% for Schneider National Inc, 3.64% for Avient Corp, and 1.25% for Albemarle Corp, reflecting their historical dividend stability.
Current Trading Performance: As of Wednesday trading, Schneider National Inc shares are down about 0.3%, while Avient Corp and Albemarle Corp shares have increased by approximately 0.9% and 1.6%, respectively.
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