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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2018 | 0.25 | Nov 29, 2018 | Nov 30, 2018 | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Oct 06, 2017 | 0.13 | Oct 24, 2017 | Oct 25, 2017 | Nov 06, 2017 |
| Nov 18, 2015 | 0.3 | Nov 24, 2015 | Nov 27, 2015 | Dec 08, 2015 |
| Nov 14, 2014 | 0.3 | Nov 20, 2014 | Nov 24, 2014 | Dec 09, 2014 |
| Nov 07, 2013 | 0.26 | Nov 14, 2013 | Nov 18, 2013 | Dec 03, 2013 |
| Nov 16, 2012 | 0.25 | Nov 21, 2012 | Nov 26, 2012 | Dec 10, 2012 |
| Nov 12, 2011 | 0.25 | Nov 22, 2011 | Nov 25, 2011 | Dec 05, 2011 |
| Nov 13, 2010 | 0.25 | Nov 18, 2010 | Nov 22, 2010 | Dec 08, 2010 |
| Feb 26, 2010 | 0.25 | Mar 04, 2010 | Mar 08, 2010 | Mar 22, 2010 |
| Feb 16, 2009 | 0.1 | Feb 20, 2009 | Feb 24, 2009 | Mar 10, 2009 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 1995 | 1.5:1 | +1.64% | +1.59% |
| Sep 22, 1992 | 1.5:1 | 0 | +0.70% |
| Feb 06, 1984 | 105.0:100 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 22, 1982 | 1.25:1 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 02, 1981 | 1.25:1 | 0 | 0 |

