Dividend Yield Calculator
Calculate annual dividend yield and expected dividend income from your investments.
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Learn About Dividend Yield
What is this calculator?
This tool calculates the dividend yield of a stock and estimates your annual and monthly dividend income based on share price, dividend per share, and number of shares owned.
How does it work?
Dividend yield is computed as annual dividend divided by share price. Income estimates multiply the per-share dividend by your share count.
Formula
$$\text{Dividend Yield (\%)} = \frac{\text{Annual Dividend per Share}}{\text{Share Price}} \times 100$$
When should you use it?
- Evaluating dividend-paying stocks for income investing
- Estimating passive income from a portfolio
- Comparing yields across similar companies
Example
A stock at $50 paying $2/year in dividends has a 4% yield. With 100 shares, annual income is $200 (~$16.67/month).
FAQ
Yes. Yield moves inversely with share price. If the price drops and the dividend stays the same, yield increases.
Dividend taxation depends on your country and account type. In Canada, eligible dividends may receive preferential tax treatment in non-registered accounts.