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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2020 | 0.2 | Mar 05, 2020 | Mar 06, 2020 | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Nov 14, 2019 | 0.2 | Dec 05, 2019 | Dec 06, 2019 | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Aug 22, 2019 | 0.2 | Sep 05, 2019 | Sep 06, 2019 | Sep 16, 2019 |
| May 23, 2019 | 0.2 | Jun 06, 2019 | Jun 07, 2019 | Jun 17, 2019 |
| Feb 25, 2019 | 0.2 | Mar 07, 2019 | Mar 08, 2019 | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Nov 20, 2018 | 0.2 | Dec 06, 2018 | Dec 07, 2018 | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Aug 24, 2018 | 0.2 | Sep 06, 2018 | Sep 07, 2018 | Sep 17, 2018 |
| May 22, 2018 | 0.2 | Jun 07, 2018 | Jun 08, 2018 | Jun 18, 2018 |
| Feb 26, 2018 | 0.2 | Mar 08, 2018 | Mar 09, 2018 | Mar 19, 2018 |
| Nov 14, 2017 | 0.2 | Nov 30, 2017 | Dec 01, 2017 | Dec 11, 2017 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 1999 | 2:1 | -4.60% | +0.15% |

