Dividend Yield Calculator
Calculate dividend yield from a stock's annual dividend and share price, with optional annual income for shares owned.
Dividend inputs
Dividend yield
4.00%
Quarterly dividend
$0.60
Annual income
$240
Dividend yield formula
Dividend yield = annual dividend per share ÷ share price. A stock paying $2.40 a year at $60.00 per share has a 4.00% dividend yield.
Dividend yield questions
How do you calculate dividend yield?
Dividend yield equals annual dividend per share divided by share price, then multiplied by 100.
Is a higher dividend yield always better?
No. A high yield can reflect a falling share price or a dividend that investors doubt is sustainable.
Does this calculator include dividend taxes?
No. It estimates pre-tax dividend yield and income only.