STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 02, 2023 | 0.485 | Aug 10, 2023 | Aug 11, 2023 | Aug 28, 2023 |
| May 01, 2023 | 0.485 | May 11, 2023 | May 12, 2023 | May 30, 2023 |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 0.485 | Feb 09, 2023 | Feb 10, 2023 | Feb 27, 2023 |
| Nov 02, 2022 | 0.485 | Nov 10, 2022 | Nov 14, 2022 | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Aug 03, 2022 | 0.46 | Aug 12, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 | Aug 29, 2022 |
| May 04, 2022 | 0.46 | May 13, 2022 | May 16, 2022 | May 31, 2022 |
| Feb 01, 2022 | 0.46 | Feb 11, 2022 | Feb 14, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Nov 04, 2021 | 0.46 | Nov 12, 2021 | Nov 15, 2021 | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Aug 04, 2021 | 0.44 | Aug 13, 2021 | Aug 16, 2021 | Sep 07, 2021 |
| May 06, 2021 | 0.44 | May 14, 2021 | May 17, 2021 | Jun 01, 2021 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2009 | 2:1 | -1.38% | +2.53% |
| Dec 29, 2005 | 2:1 | +2.75% | +0.34% |
| Mar 25, 1999 | 2:1 | +0.59% | -1.03% |

