Dividend Yield Calculator
Yield, annual income and yield on cost.
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Your values
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Results
- 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.
The formula
Yield = annual dividend ÷ price × 100
Worked example
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 $
Result
- 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
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.
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.
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