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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2020 | 0.075 | Mar 27, 2020 | Mar 30, 2020 | Apr 09, 2020 |
| Dec 18, 2019 | 0.075 | Jan 02, 2020 | Jan 03, 2020 | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Sep 25, 2019 | 0.075 | Oct 04, 2019 | Oct 07, 2019 | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Jul 09, 2019 | 0.075 | Jul 18, 2019 | Jul 19, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Apr 16, 2019 | 0.075 | Apr 30, 2019 | May 01, 2019 | May 16, 2019 |
| Jan 16, 2019 | 0.075 | Jan 25, 2019 | Jan 28, 2019 | Feb 08, 2019 |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 0.075 | Oct 19, 2018 | Oct 22, 2018 | Nov 02, 2018 |
| Jul 10, 2018 | 0.075 | Jul 19, 2018 | Jul 20, 2018 | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Apr 18, 2018 | 0.075 | Apr 30, 2018 | May 01, 2018 | May 16, 2018 |
| Jan 09, 2018 | 0.075 | Jan 19, 2018 | Jan 22, 2018 | Feb 05, 2018 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 1998 | 3:2 | -0.27% | +0.83% |
| Oct 27, 1987 | 3:2 | -4.08% | -7.81% |
| Feb 11, 1986 | 3:2 | 0 | +1.38% |

