{"id":208369,"date":"2026-08-18T10:39:24","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T05:09:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=208369"},"modified":"2026-08-18T10:39:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T05:09:26","slug":"ex-dividend-stocks-today-18-august-2026-sun-tv-route-mobile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ex-dividend-stocks-today-18-august-2026-sun-tv-route-mobile\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex Dividend Stocks Today 18 August 2026: Sun TV Network, Route Mobile, Rail Vikas Nigam Among 15 Stocks Going Ex-Dividend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>15 ex dividend stocks today on 18 Aug 2026: Sun TV Network, Route Mobile, Rail Vikas Nigam, Mahanagar Gas, Syrma SGS Technology among key names. Check NSE\/BSE for amounts.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #F0F9FF; border-left: 4px solid #2E7D32; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #1f4e79; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0;\">Ex dividend stocks today on 18 August 2026 total 15 companies across the NSE and BSE, with notable names including Sun TV Network, Route Mobile, Rail Vikas Nigam, Mahanagar Gas, and Syrma SGS Technology. Investors who held these ex dividend stocks today before the ex-date (meaning they owned the shares at close on 17 August 2026) are entitled to receive the declared dividend from each company. Share prices of these stocks typically adjust downward by approximately the dividend amount on the ex-date, which is a standard and expected corporate action.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Tracking ex dividend stocks today is one of the simplest ways to avoid misreading a routine price adjustment as a negative fundamental development. The ex dividend stocks today on 18 August 2026 span a wide range of sectors and market capitalisations, from large media companies to precision manufacturing, gas utilities, and infrastructure. The ex-dividend date is the single most important date in the dividend calendar: shareholders who own a stock on the trading day before the ex-date are entitled to the declared dividend, while buyers on or after the ex-date receive no dividend for that payment cycle. Understanding which stocks are in the ex dividend stocks today list helps investors interpret price movements on 18 August 2026 that might otherwise appear as unexplained declines.<\/p>\n<p>Not all investors track which stocks are ex dividend stocks today, but doing so helps explain otherwise confusing single-session price declines. The <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/sensex\/sensex-share-price-today\">Sensex<\/a> and broader indices are not materially affected by a single day&#8217;s ex-dividend events, but the individual stocks in the ex dividend stocks today list will each experience a theoretical downward price adjustment. For widely held names like Mahanagar Gas and Sun TV Network, this adjustment can be meaningful in absolute rupee terms if the dividend amount is large. Investors should always verify the exact dividend amount and applicable dates from official NSE and BSE corporate action data.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=ex-dividend-stocks-today-18aug2026\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ex-dividend-stocks-today-18-august-2026-sun-tv-route-mobile\/#Full_List_of_Ex_Dividend_Stocks_Today_18_August_2026\" title=\"Full List of Ex Dividend Stocks Today: 18 August 2026\">Full List of Ex Dividend Stocks Today: 18 August 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ex-dividend-stocks-today-18-august-2026-sun-tv-route-mobile\/#What_Are_Ex_Dividend_Stocks_Today_and_How_Do_They_Work\" title=\"What Are Ex Dividend Stocks Today and How Do They Work?\">What Are Ex Dividend Stocks Today and How Do They Work?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ex-dividend-stocks-today-18-august-2026-sun-tv-route-mobile\/#Price_Adjustment_on_Ex-Dividend_Date\" title=\"Price Adjustment on Ex-Dividend Date\">Price Adjustment on Ex-Dividend Date<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ex-dividend-stocks-today-18-august-2026-sun-tv-route-mobile\/#Notable_Names_in_Todays_Ex_Dividend_Stocks_List\" title=\"Notable Names in Today&#8217;s Ex Dividend Stocks List\">Notable Names in Today&#8217;s Ex Dividend Stocks List<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ex-dividend-stocks-today-18-august-2026-sun-tv-route-mobile\/#How_to_Use_the_Ex_Dividend_Stocks_Today_List\" title=\"How to Use the Ex Dividend Stocks Today List\">How to Use the Ex Dividend Stocks Today List<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ex-dividend-stocks-today-18-august-2026-sun-tv-route-mobile\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ex-dividend-stocks-today-18-august-2026-sun-tv-route-mobile\/#What_does_ex-dividend_mean_for_stocks_today\" title=\"What does ex-dividend mean for stocks today?\">What does ex-dividend mean for stocks today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ex-dividend-stocks-today-18-august-2026-sun-tv-route-mobile\/#Do_ex-dividend_stocks_today_fall_in_price\" title=\"Do ex-dividend stocks today fall in price?\">Do ex-dividend stocks today fall in price?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ex-dividend-stocks-today-18-august-2026-sun-tv-route-mobile\/#Which_large-cap_stocks_are_in_the_ex-dividend_stocks_today_list\" title=\"Which large-cap stocks are in the ex-dividend stocks today list?\">Which large-cap stocks are in the ex-dividend stocks today list?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ex-dividend-stocks-today-18-august-2026-sun-tv-route-mobile\/#How_do_I_know_if_I_am_eligible_for_dividend_from_ex-dividend_stocks_today\" title=\"How do I know if I am eligible for dividend from ex-dividend stocks today?\">How do I know if I am eligible for dividend from ex-dividend stocks today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ex-dividend-stocks-today-18-august-2026-sun-tv-route-mobile\/#Where_can_I_find_the_full_list_of_ex-dividend_stocks_today\" title=\"Where can I find the full list of ex-dividend stocks today?\">Where can I find the full list of ex-dividend stocks today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ex-dividend-stocks-today-18-august-2026-sun-tv-route-mobile\/#Should_I_buy_ex-dividend_stocks_today_for_the_dividend\" title=\"Should I buy ex-dividend stocks today for the dividend?\">Should I buy ex-dividend stocks today for the dividend?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Full_List_of_Ex_Dividend_Stocks_Today_18_August_2026\"><\/span><strong>Full List of Ex Dividend Stocks Today: 18 August 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Company Name<\/th>\n<th>Sector<\/th>\n<th>Note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sunty\/sun-tv-network-ltd-share-price-today\">Sun TV Network<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Media and Broadcasting<\/td>\n<td>Key headline name<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/routemobile\/route-mobile-ltd-share-price-today\">Route Mobile<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Technology and Communications<\/td>\n<td>CPaaS mid-cap<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/rvnl\/rail-vikas-nigam-ltd-share-price-today\">Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL)<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Infrastructure and Railways<\/td>\n<td>Government enterprise<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/mgl\/mahanagar-gas-ltd-share-price-today\">Mahanagar Gas<\/a><\/td>\n<td>City Gas Distribution<\/td>\n<td>CNG and PNG utility<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Syrma SGS Technology<\/td>\n<td>Electronics Manufacturing Services<\/td>\n<td>EMS mid-cap<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bombay Oxygen Investments<\/td>\n<td>Industrial Gases<\/td>\n<td>Legacy holding company<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ECOS (India) Mobility and Hospitality<\/td>\n<td>Corporate Mobility<\/td>\n<td>Fleet management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Elixir Capital<\/td>\n<td>Financials<\/td>\n<td>Small-cap NBFC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>India Gelatine and Chemicals<\/td>\n<td>Specialty Chemicals<\/td>\n<td>Gelatin manufacturer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NGL Fine Chem<\/td>\n<td>Pharmaceuticals<\/td>\n<td>Veterinary API<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rossell India<\/td>\n<td>Tea and Aerospace<\/td>\n<td>Diversified small-cap<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sodhani Academy of Fintech Enablers<\/td>\n<td>Education and Fintech<\/td>\n<td>SME listed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Seshaasai Technologies<\/td>\n<td>Technology<\/td>\n<td>SME listed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Forbes Precision Tools and Machine Parts<\/td>\n<td>Engineering<\/td>\n<td>Precision components<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vasundhara Rasayans<\/td>\n<td>Chemicals<\/td>\n<td>Small-cap chemicals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>Dividend amounts, record dates, and payment dates to be verified from official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) corporate action announcements. Stock links for unverified companies are plain text only.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Ex_Dividend_Stocks_Today_and_How_Do_They_Work\"><\/span><strong>What Are Ex Dividend Stocks Today and How Do They Work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The ex dividend stocks today list is published daily on the NSE and BSE corporate action sections. Investors who monitor ex dividend stocks today regularly can build a clear picture of which companies are returning cash to shareholders in any given week, which is useful for tracking dividend yield-focused portfolios.<\/p>\n<p>Ex dividend stocks today are companies whose ex-dividend date falls on 18 August 2026. To understand why this matters, consider the timeline of a dividend payment in India. A company declares a dividend and sets a record date. The ex-date is typically one trading day before the record date under India&#8217;s T+1 settlement. Investors who own the stock before the market opens on the ex-date (i.e., they held shares at end of day on 17 August 2026) are entitled to receive the dividend. Those who buy on 18 August 2026 or later receive no dividend from this particular payment cycle.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price_Adjustment_on_Ex-Dividend_Date\"><\/span><strong>Price Adjustment on Ex-Dividend Date<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The price adjustment is the most immediate practical impact of ex dividend stocks today on short-term traders. Someone who buys ex dividend stocks today expecting a quick rebound to yesterday&#8217;s pre-ex price is relying on the market to ignore the dividend extraction, which it typically does not do on the day itself.<\/p>\n<p>When a stock goes ex-dividend, the share price typically drops by approximately the dividend amount on the ex-date. This is a theoretical adjustment that reflects the fact that the upcoming dividend payment has been &#8220;extracted&#8221; from the company&#8217;s value. For example, if a stock was trading at Rs 500 and declares a Rs 10 dividend, it would theoretically open around Rs 490 on the ex-dividend date. In practice, market activity, broader sentiment, and sector trends cause actual prices to differ from this mechanical adjustment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notable_Names_in_Todays_Ex_Dividend_Stocks_List\"><\/span><strong>Notable Names in Today&#8217;s Ex Dividend Stocks List<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Among the ex dividend stocks today, Mahanagar Gas is one of the most closely watched. As the dominant city gas distributor for Mumbai, Mahanagar Gas has a history of generous dividend payments and is held by both retail and institutional investors for its yield. Sun TV Network is another high-profile name, a broadcaster with a strong dividend-paying track record in the media sector. Rail Vikas Nigam, which executes railway infrastructure projects for Indian Railways, has been popular with retail investors and goes ex-dividend today as well.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Screen Ex-Dividend Stocks and High Dividend Yield Companies on the Univest Screener<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_the_Ex_Dividend_Stocks_Today_List\"><\/span><strong>How to Use the Ex Dividend Stocks Today List<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The ex dividend stocks today list on 18 August 2026 is useful for investors in several ways. Knowing which companies are among the ex dividend stocks today helps explain price behaviour that would otherwise look unusual. First, if you hold any of the 15 companies listed above, you can check whether you are entitled to the dividend based on your holding as of 17 August 2026. Second, if you see an apparent price decline in any of these stocks today, part or all of that decline may be the routine ex-dividend price adjustment rather than a negative fundamental development. Third, long-term investors tracking dividend-paying companies can use today&#8217;s list to identify names with active dividend policies for further research.<\/p>\n<p>Among the ex dividend stocks today, smaller and less liquid names can see exaggerated price adjustments if there is thin trading. Investors should resist the temptation to buy ex dividend stocks today expecting a quick rebound to pre-ex-date prices. Dividend capture strategies involving buying before the ex-date and selling after typically generate returns that are eroded by transaction costs, STT, and short-term capital gains taxes. The ex dividend stocks today list is best used for informational and portfolio tracking purposes rather than as a short-term trading signal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track ex-dividend announcements, corporate actions, and dividend yield data for NSE-listed stocks.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ex dividend stocks today on 18 August 2026 total 15 companies, with Sun TV Network, Route Mobile, Rail Vikas Nigam, Mahanagar Gas, and Syrma SGS Technology among the more widely tracked names. Investors who held these ex dividend stocks today before the ex-date are entitled to the declared dividends, while buyers on 18 August 2026 are not. Price movements on these stocks today may partly reflect the mechanical ex-dividend adjustment in addition to normal market activity. Always verify the exact dividend amount, record date, and payment date from official NSE and BSE corporate action data before drawing conclusions about price moves or dividend entitlement. Consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor for personalised dividend investing guidance.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #CC0000; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_Ex_Dividend_Stocks_Today\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions on Ex Dividend Stocks Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_ex-dividend_stocks_today_on_18_August_2026\"><\/span><strong>Which are the ex-dividend stocks today on 18 August 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The ex-dividend stocks today on 18 August 2026 include Sun TV Network, Route Mobile, Rail Vikas Nigam, Mahanagar Gas, Syrma SGS Technology, Bombay Oxygen Investments, ECOS (India) Mobility and Hospitality, Elixir Capital, India Gelatine and Chemicals, NGL Fine Chem, Rossell India, Sodhani Academy of Fintech Enablers, Seshaasai Technologies, Forbes Precision Tools and Machine Parts, and Vasundhara Rasayans, totalling 15 companies. Verify dividend amounts and dates from official NSE and BSE announcements.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_ex-dividend_mean_for_stocks_today\"><\/span><strong>What does ex-dividend mean for stocks today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Ex-dividend stocks today are stocks whose ex-date falls on 18 August 2026. The ex-date is the cut-off date: investors who own the stock before the ex-date are entitled to receive the declared dividend, while those who buy the stock on or after the ex-date are not. Stock prices of ex-dividend stocks today typically fall by approximately the dividend amount on the ex-date as the upcoming dividend payment is removed from the intrinsic value of the share.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_ex-dividend_stocks_today_fall_in_price\"><\/span><strong>Do ex-dividend stocks today fall in price?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Ex-dividend stocks today typically fall in price by approximately the amount of the declared dividend on the ex-date. This is a mechanical adjustment: the company&#8217;s value decreases by the total dividend payout, and this is reflected proportionally in the share price. However, market sentiment, trading activity, and broader index movements can cause actual price changes to differ from the theoretical ex-dividend adjustment. This price adjustment is not a loss for investors who held the stock before the ex-date, as they receive the dividend.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_large-cap_stocks_are_in_the_ex-dividend_stocks_today_list\"><\/span><strong>Which large-cap stocks are in the ex-dividend stocks today list?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Among the ex-dividend stocks today on 18 August 2026, Mahanagar Gas and Sun TV Network are the relatively larger and more widely tracked names by institutional investors. Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL) is a government-owned infrastructure company that has seen significant retail interest. Route Mobile and Syrma SGS Technology are mid-cap technology and electronics companies with active institutional coverage. The remaining names are smaller companies with more limited liquidity.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_I_am_eligible_for_dividend_from_ex-dividend_stocks_today\"><\/span><strong>How do I know if I am eligible for dividend from ex-dividend stocks today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> To receive the dividend from ex-dividend stocks today on 18 August 2026, you must have owned the shares before the ex-date, meaning you must have held them at the end of the trading session on 17 August 2026 (the day before the ex-date). The record date, which determines the official list of shareholders entitled to the dividend, is typically one day after the ex-date under India&#8217;s T+1 settlement. Verify your holding status through your Demat account statement.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_find_the_full_list_of_ex-dividend_stocks_today\"><\/span><strong>Where can I find the full list of ex-dividend stocks today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The full and official list of ex-dividend stocks today on 18 August 2026 is available on the NSE website (nseindia.com) under the corporate actions section and on BSE (bseindia.com) under the corporate actions or notice board. These sources show the exact dividend amount, record date, and payment date for each company going ex-dividend. Always verify from official exchange sources before making any decisions based on dividend information.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_buy_ex-dividend_stocks_today_for_the_dividend\"><\/span><strong>Should I buy ex-dividend stocks today for the dividend?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Buying ex-dividend stocks today to receive the dividend is not advisable because the ex-date has already passed and buyers today are not entitled to the current dividend. Additionally, the share price typically adjusts downward by the dividend amount on the ex-date. Dividend capture strategies (buying before ex-date, selling after) carry transaction costs and short-term capital gains tax that often offset the dividend benefit for most retail investors. Consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor for guidance on dividend investing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-schema\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ex dividend stocks today 18 August 2026: 15 companies including Sun TV Network, Route Mobile, Rail Vikas Nigam, Mahanagar Gas and Syrma SGS Technology going ex-dividend. 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