Dividend Yield Calculator

Find a stock's dividend yield.

Dividend yield (%) 4

Formula: yield = annual dividend ÷ price × 100

Step-by-step with your numbers:
1. Values used:
2. Annual dividend per share = 2 $
3. Share price = 50 $
4.
5. Dividend yield = 4%
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Dividend yield is annual dividend income relative to the share price.

The math behind it

yield = annual dividend per share ÷ price × 100.

Worked example

$2 dividend, $50 price → 4%.

FAQ

Higher always better?

No — very high yields can signal a falling price or unsustainable payout.