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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2019 | 0.825 | Dec 30, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Sep 12, 2019 | 0.75 | Sep 27, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Jun 12, 2019 | 0.675 | Jun 27, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Mar 15, 2019 | 0.6 | Mar 28, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Dec 12, 2018 | 0.525 | Dec 28, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Sep 13, 2018 | 0.45 | Sep 27, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | Oct 26, 2018 |
| Jun 15, 2018 | 0.3 | Jun 28, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | Jul 27, 2018 |
| Mar 20, 2018 | 0.15 | Mar 28, 2018 | Mar 30, 2018 | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Dec 19, 2017 | 0.15 | Dec 28, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | Jan 26, 2018 |
| Sep 19, 2017 | 0.15 | Sep 28, 2017 | Sep 29, 2017 | Oct 27, 2017 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2021 | 1:3 | +6.37% | -5.87% |
| Sep 01, 2015 | 1:4 | +4.85% | +8.59% |

