Most U.S. companies pay dividends quarterly; some REITs pay monthly. To receive a dividend, own the stock before the ex-dividend date. Dividends are mostly paid in cash directly to your brokerage ...

Each of these can be purchased at a price below their book value ... t0 free cash flow comes in at 25.68. This year’s earnings per share are off by 17.70% but the 5-year EPS record shows ...