Dividend Yield Calculator
Dividend yield calculator: annual dividend ÷ share price, or the price or dividend for a target yield.
y = DP
How to use this calculator
- Choose the quantity you want under “Solve for”.
- Type the known values and pick their units: any combination works.
- The result updates as you type. Open “Show the steps” to see the substitution.
Dividend yield is the annual dividend per share divided by the share price. A $2.40 annual dividend on a $60 stock yields 4 %.
Use the forward annual dividend (the latest quarterly dividend × 4) for a current yield. A very high yield can signal a dividend cut ahead.
Formula
y = DP
| Symbol | Quantity | Units |
|---|---|---|
| D | Annual dividend per share | $, €, £ |
| P | Share price | $, €, £ |
| y | Dividend yield | %, × |
Worked example
Given: D = 2.40 $ · P = 60.00 $
y = DP
Result: y = 4 %
Dividend yield for different values of Annual dividend per share
| D · Annual dividend per share | y · Dividend yield |
|---|---|
| 1.20 $ | 2 % |
| 1.80 $ | 3 % |
| 2.16 $ | 3.6 % |
| 2.40 $ | 4 % |
| 2.64 $ | 4.4 % |
| 3.00 $ | 5 % |
| 3.60 $ | 6 % |
| 4.80 $ | 8 % |
Other values as in the worked example.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate dividend yield?
Divide the annual dividend per share by the current share price and multiply by 100.
Is a higher dividend yield always better?
No. A yield can rise because the price fell on bad news; check the payout ratio and dividend history.
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