7 Key Stocks to Watch as They Trade Ex-Dividend Next Week
A dividend represents a share of a company’s profits distributed to its shareholders. When a company has retained earnings, management can decide to reinvest the funds to support business growth, repay debts, reserve them for future requirements, or distribute dividends. Investing in these stocks can provide you with passive income and growth in your portfolio over time. Here are the stocks that will trade ex-dividend in the coming week:
Majestic Auto Ltd, established in 1973 as part of the Hero Group, has transitioned from being India’s largest moped manufacturer (“Hero Majestic”) to a company focused on commercial real estate, property leasing, and facility management services. Based in Noida, India, it now specializes in leasing office/factory spaces and providing maintenance services. The company is issuing a Special Dividend of Rs. 35.0 per equity share, representing a 350 percent payout over the face value of Rs. 10 per share. The record date for the dividend is set as 17 February 2026, and the company has a dividend yield of 2.29 percent.
Coal India Limited (CIL), established in 1975 and headquartered in Kolkata, is the world’s largest coal producer, contributing a large portion of India’s total domestic coal output. A Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Coal, it operates many mines across states via subsidiaries like SECL, MCL, and NCL. The company is issuing an Interim Dividend of Rs. 5.50 per equity share, representing a 55 percent payout over the face value of Rs. 10 per share. The record date for the dividend is set as 18 February 2026, and the company has a dividend yield of 6.48 percent.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), established in 1940 and headquartered in Bengaluru, is a premier Indian state-owned aerospace and defense company under the Ministry of Defence. It specializes in the design, development, manufacture, repair, and overhaul of aircraft, helicopters, aero-engines, and avionics, playing a central role in India’s indigenous defense manufacturing. The company is issuing an Interim Dividend of Rs. 35.0 per equity share, representing a 700 percent payout over the face value of Rs. 5 per share. The record date for the dividend is set as 18 February 2026, and the company has a dividend yield of 0.95 percent.
MSTC Limited is a Mini Ratna Category-I Schedule-B PSU under the Ministry of Steel, founded in 1964 and based in Kolkata. It is a leading e-commerce entity specializing in e-auctions (scrap, coal, minerals, land), e-procurement, and trading of raw materials, serving the government and private sectors. The company is issuing an Interim Dividend of Rs. 7.60 per equity share, representing a 76 percent payout over the face value of Rs. 10 per share. The record date for the dividend is set as 18 February 2026, and the company has a dividend yield of 8.48 percent.
Oil India Limited (OIL), a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, is India’s second-largest national upstream oil and gas company. It specializes in hydrocarbon exploration, production, and transportation, with significant operations in the Northeast and Rajasthan. The company is issuing an Interim Dividend of Rs. 7.0 per equity share, representing a 70 percent payout over the face value of Rs. 10 per share. The record date for the dividend is set as 18 February 2026, and the company has a dividend yield of 2.53 percent.
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) is a Miniratna (Category-I) Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, established in 1999. It is the sole entity authorized by Indian Railways to provide online ticketing, catering, and packaged drinking water (Rail Neer) services on trains and at stations. The company is issuing an Interim Dividend of Rs. 3.50 per equity share, representing a 175 percent payout over the face value of Rs. 2 per share. The record date for the dividend is set as 20 February 2026, and the company has a dividend yield of 1.30 percent.
Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd (KOEL), a flagship company of the Kirloskar Group headquartered in Pune, is a leading manufacturer of diesel engines, generator sets (Gensets), and agricultural equipment. It serves diverse sectors, including industrial, marine, and power generation, with a global presence across many countries. The company is issuing an Interim Dividend of Rs. 2.50 per equity share, representing a 125 percent payout over the face value of Rs. 2 per share. The record date for the dividend is set as 20 February 2026, and the company has a dividend yield of 0.47 percent.
Nirlon Ltd is an India-based company that pivoted from a pioneer in synthetic yarns and industrial rubber products to specializing in the development and management of commercial/IT real estate. The company is issuing an Interim Dividend of Rs. 15.0 per equity share, representing a 150 percent payout over the face value of Rs. 10 per share. The record date for the dividend is set as 20 February 2026, and the company has a dividend yield of 5.07 percent.
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