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Dividend yield calculator
Calculate the dividend yield for a stated annual payout and share price.
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How to calculate
Calculate the dividend yield for a stated annual payout and share price.
Dividend yield = dividend/price*100
Worked example
Annual dividend per share: 2; Share price: 50.
Dividend yield: 4 %.
Assumptions and limits
No. Total return also includes price changes and the timing of cash flows. Dividends can be reduced or cancelled.
Results are rounded for display; calculations use unrounded values. Read our calculation methodology.
Understanding the result
Dividend yield compares the entered annual dividend with the current or assumed share price.
When this tool is useful
Calculate the dividend yield for a stated annual payout and share price.
Understanding your inputs
| Input | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Annual dividend per share | Enter a number of at least 0 and no more than 1000000000000. |
| Share price | Enter a number of at least 0.000001 and no more than 1000000000000. |
Frequently asked questions
Is dividend yield total return?
No. Total return also includes price changes and the timing of cash flows. Dividends can be reduced or cancelled.