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 10, 2020 | 0.07 | Mar 25, 2020 | Mar 26, 2020 | Apr 02, 2020 |
| Dec 03, 2019 | 0.07 | Dec 18, 2019 | Dec 19, 2019 | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Aug 26, 2019 | 0.07 | Sep 13, 2019 | Sep 16, 2019 | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Jun 05, 2019 | 0.07 | Jun 14, 2019 | Jun 17, 2019 | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Mar 15, 2019 | 0.07 | Mar 27, 2019 | Mar 28, 2019 | Apr 04, 2019 |
| Nov 19, 2018 | 0.07 | Dec 13, 2018 | Dec 14, 2018 | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Aug 22, 2018 | 0.07 | Sep 13, 2018 | Sep 14, 2018 | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Jun 05, 2018 | 0.07 | Jun 14, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Mar 12, 2018 | 0.07 | Mar 21, 2018 | Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 30, 2018 |
| Nov 23, 2017 | 0.07 | Dec 12, 2017 | Dec 13, 2017 | Jan 02, 2018 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 03, 2006 | 5:4 | -2.69% | -0.51% |
| Apr 30, 2004 | 11:10 | +1.71% | -1.53% |
| May 19, 1992 | 3:2 | 0 | +2.67% |
| Aug 16, 1988 | 3:2 | 0 | -2.50% |
| Jul 12, 1983 | 2:1 | 0 | 0 |

