Dividend Yield Calculator
Yield, annual income and yield on cost.
Enter your values
Enter the current share price in $.
Enter the dividend per share per quarter in $.
Enter the shares held you are working with.
Enter the your average cost in $.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Dividend yield
- 5%
- Annual income
- $1,248.00
- Quarterly income
- $312.00
- Yield on cost
- 6.918%
- Annual dividend per share
- $3.12
- Position value
- $24,960.00
Working
- 1Yield = $3.12 ÷ $62.40 × 100 = 5%
Quick answer
Dividend yield is annual dividend per share divided by the current share price, expressed as a percentage.
Yield = annual dividend ÷ price × 100
At a glance
| What it does | Yield, annual income and yield on cost. |
|---|---|
| Category | Investing |
| Inputs needed | Current share price, Dividend per share per quarter, Shares held, Your average cost |
| Main output | Dividend yield |
| Formula | Yield = annual dividend ÷ price × 100 |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Dividend Yield Calculator
- 1Enter the current share price.
- 2Enter the quarterly dividend per share.
- 3Add your share count and average cost.
Inputs explained
- Current share price($)
- Enter the current share price in $.
- Dividend per share per quarter($)
- Enter the dividend per share per quarter in $.
- Shares held
- Enter the shares held you are working with.
- Your average cost($)
- Enter the your average cost in $.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Current share price62.40 $
- Dividend per share per quarter0.78 $
- Shares held400
- Your average cost45.10 $
Results
- Dividend yield5%
- Annual income$1,248.00
- Quarterly income$312.00
- Yield on cost6.918%
- Annual dividend per share$3.12
- Position value$24,960.00
- Yield = $3.12 ÷ $62.40 × 100 = 5%
Frequently asked questions
Is a high yield always good?
No. Very high yields often signal a falling price and an impending dividend cut — check the payout ratio.
What is yield on cost?
Annual dividend divided by what you originally paid — it shows how income has grown relative to your entry price.
What do I need to enter into the Dividend Yield Calculator?
Just 4 values: current share price, dividend per share per quarter, shares held, your average cost. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Dividend Yield Calculator work out the answer?
Dividend yield is annual dividend per share divided by the current share price, expressed as a percentage. It applies the formula Yield = annual dividend ÷ price × 100 and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Dividend Yield Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.