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Ex-Dividend Reminder: Johnson Controls International, Arcos Dorados Holdings and Portland General Electric

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As a percentage of JCI's recent stock price of $57.56, this dividend works out to approximately 0.64%, so look for shares of Johnson Controls International plc to trade 0.64% lower — all else being equal — when JCI shares open for trading on 9/22/23. Similarly, investors should look for ARCO to open 0.49% lower in price and for POR to open 1.08% 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. Portland General Electric Co. (NYSE:POR) is a "future dividend aristocrats contender," with 17+ years of increases.

Below are dividend history charts for JCI, ARCO, and POR, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent ones declared.

Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI):

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (NYSE:ARCO):

Portland General Electric Co. (NYSE:POR):

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 2.57% for Johnson Controls International plc, 1.95% for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc, and 4.33% for Portland General Electric Co..

In Wednesday trading, Johnson Controls International plc shares are currently up about 0.5%, Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc shares are up about 0.2%, and Portland General Electric Co. shares are up about 0.1% on the day.