Dividend Yield Calculator
Find a stock's dividend yield and estimate the annual income from the shares you own.
Dividend yield tells you how much cash a stock pays you each year relative to its price. Enter the annual dividend per share and the current share price to get the yield percentage — then add your share count to see your total annual, quarterly, and monthly dividend income.
How to use this calculator
- Enter the stock's annual dividend per share (sum of the last four quarterly payments).
- Enter the current share price.
- Optionally enter how many shares you own to see your personal income.
- Click Calculate to see the yield and your annual, quarterly, and monthly income.
The formula
Dividend Yield = Annual Dividend per Share / Share Price
Worked example
A stock paying $2.00 per year per share at a $50 share price yields 4.00%. Owning 100 shares pays $200 per year — $50 per quarter, about $16.67 per month.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is dividend yield?
Dividend yield is the annual dividend per share divided by the current share price, expressed as a percentage. A stock paying $2.00 per year per share at a $50 price has a 4% yield — every $1,000 invested pays $40 per year in dividends.
Is a higher dividend yield always better?
Not necessarily. An unusually high yield often means the stock price has fallen — sometimes because the market expects a dividend cut. Check the payout ratio (dividends as a share of earnings) and the company's history of maintaining payments before chasing yield.
How do I find a stock's annual dividend per share?
Brokerage platforms and financial sites list it as the 'annual dividend' or 'indicated yield.' You can also sum the last four quarterly payments from the company's investor-relations page. Use the forward-looking annual rate, not a single quarter's payment.
Are dividends guaranteed?
No. Companies can cut or suspend dividends at any time, especially in downturns — many did during 2008 and 2020. Dividend aristocrats (25+ years of consecutive increases) have the strongest track records, but no payout is contractual like bond interest.
How are dividends taxed?
In the US, qualified dividends from most domestic stocks are taxed at lower capital-gains rates, while non-qualified dividends are taxed as ordinary income. Holding dividend stocks in a tax-advantaged account like an IRA or 401(k) avoids the annual tax drag — but tax rules change, so confirm current law.