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Dividend Yield Calculator

Calculate a stock’s dividend yield, annual dividend income and yield on your original cost from the dividend per payment.

Your inputs

Results

Dividend yield

3%

Annual dividend per share
$2.4000
Annual income from your shares
$240.00

✓Exact calculation — rounded only for display

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What this calculator does

Dividend yield compares the annual dividend with the current share price. Yield on cost compares it with what you originally paid, which matters for income investors.

Formula and method

Annual dividend = dividend per payment × payments per year Dividend yield = annual dividend ÷ share price; Yield on cost = annual dividend ÷ purchase price

Worked example

Calculated by this tool with its default inputs:

Inputs

  • Dividend per payment: 0.6 (any currency)
  • Payments per year: Quarterly
  • Share price: 80 (any currency)
  • Shares owned: 100
  • Your cost per share (optional, for yield on cost): 0 (any currency)

Results

  • Dividend yield: 3%
  • Annual dividend per share: 2.4
  • Annual income from your shares: 240

How to read the results

A very high yield can signal that the market expects a dividend cut. Look at payout ratios and history, not yield alone.

Assumptions and limitations

  • Dividends are not guaranteed and may be taxed.

Financial results are estimates based on the inputs and assumptions shown. They are not financial advice; confirm figures with your lender, provider or a qualified adviser before making decisions.

Questions

Does yield include share price growth?

No. Total return combines yield and price change.

Methodology and verification

Result type
Exact mathematical calculation (rounded only for display)
Formula version
1.0
Automated verification
3 reference and validation test cases, checked against independently computed values. The site cannot be built if any of them fail.
Editorial review
Awaiting human editorial review. The explanation was drafted with AI assistance; the formula and examples are verified by the automated tests above.

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