Dividend Yield Calculator
Calculate a stock's dividend yield. Enter the annual dividend per share and the current share price to get an instant percentage.
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Pro Tips
- •Dividend yield shows how much income a stock generates relative to its price, expressed as a percentage
- •Dividend yield moves inversely with share price - if the price drops while the dividend stays the same, the yield increases
- •A very high dividend yield can sometimes signal a struggling company whose stock price has fallen sharply, rather than unusually generous payouts
- •Compare dividend yield alongside a company's payout ratio and earnings growth for a fuller picture of dividend sustainability
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Most users compare dividend yield across several stocks when building an income-focused portfolio
When to Use This Tool
Evaluate the income potential of a dividend-paying stock before investing.
Estimate the income your portfolio would generate from dividend payments.
Compare yields across multiple stocks to identify relatively higher-income opportunities.
See how a stock's yield changes as its price fluctuates over time.
How It Works
Divide the annual dividend paid per share by the current share price
Multiply the result by 100 to express it as a percentage
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a higher dividend yield always better?
Not necessarily. An unusually high yield can sometimes result from a falling stock price rather than a generous dividend, which may signal underlying business problems. It's worth investigating why a yield is unusually high before assuming it's a good deal.
Does dividend yield account for dividend growth?
No, this calculation is a snapshot based on current price and the most recent annual dividend. It doesn't account for whether the dividend has been growing, shrinking, or is expected to change.
Is my data sent to a server?
No. All calculations happen instantly in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing you enter is transmitted anywhere.
What's a typical dividend yield?
This varies by sector and market conditions, but yields in the 2-4% range are common for established dividend-paying companies, though this varies significantly.