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 | 0.125 | Mar 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Dec 17, 2019 | 0.125 | Dec 30, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Sep 04, 2019 | 0.125 | Sep 27, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Jun 14, 2019 | 0.02 | Jun 27, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Mar 15, 2019 | 0.02 | Mar 28, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Dec 17, 2018 | 0.02 | Dec 28, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Sep 14, 2018 | 0.02 | Sep 27, 2018 | Sep 30, 2018 | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Jun 15, 2018 | 0.02 | Jun 28, 2018 | Jun 30, 2018 | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Mar 15, 2018 | 0.02 | Mar 28, 2018 | Mar 31, 2018 | Apr 16, 2018 |
| Dec 14, 2017 | 0.02 | Dec 28, 2017 | Dec 31, 2017 | Jan 15, 2018 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2005 | 2:1 | -6.55% | +0.92% |
| Aug 27, 1990 | 1:5 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 24, 1990 | 1:5 | +2.50% | +2.44% |

