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 13, 2023 | 2.2 | Nov 30, 2023 | Dec 01, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 2.2 | Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 |
| May 23, 2023 | 2.15 | Jun 14, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 2.15 | Mar 14, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Nov 14, 2022 | 2.15 | Nov 30, 2022 | Dec 01, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Aug 22, 2022 | 2.15 | Sep 14, 2022 | Sep 15, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 |
| May 24, 2022 | 1.95 | Jun 14, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Feb 25, 2022 | 1.95 | Mar 14, 2022 | Mar 15, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Nov 12, 2021 | 1.95 | Nov 30, 2021 | Dec 01, 2021 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Aug 30, 2021 | 1.95 | Sep 14, 2021 | Sep 15, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 03, 1996 | 3:2 | +4.88% | +3.03% |
| Jun 06, 1983 | 2:1 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 28, 1980 | 120:100 | 0 | 0 |

