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As a percentage of MFGP's recent stock price of $3.35, this dividend works out to approximately 2.39%, so look for shares of Micro Focus International plc to trade 2.39% lower — all else being equal — when MFGP shares open for trading on 7/21/22. Similarly, investors should look for PG to open 0.63% lower in price and for WSM to open 0.58% lower, all else being equal.

When an S&P 1500 component reaches 20 years of dividend increases, it becomes a contender to join the elite "Dividend Aristocrats" index. Williams Sonoma Inc (NYSE:WSM) is a "future dividend aristocrats contender," with 16+ years of increases.

Below are dividend history charts for MFGP, PG, and WSM, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent ones declared.

Micro Focus International plc (MFGP):

Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG):

Williams Sonoma Inc (NYSE:WSM):

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 4.78% for Micro Focus International plc, 2.52% for Procter & Gamble Company, and 2.34% for Williams Sonoma Inc.

In Tuesday trading, Micro Focus International plc shares are currently up about 1.5%, Procter & Gamble Company shares are up about 1%, and Williams Sonoma Inc shares are up about 1.2% on the day.