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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 09, 2017 | 0.075 | Sep 14, 2017 | Sep 15, 2017 | Sep 29, 2017 |
| May 08, 2017 | 0.075 | Jun 14, 2017 | Jun 16, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Mar 09, 2017 | 0.075 | Mar 15, 2017 | Mar 17, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Nov 09, 2016 | 0.066 | Dec 14, 2016 | Dec 16, 2016 | Dec 30, 2016 |
| Aug 09, 2016 | 0.066 | Sep 14, 2016 | Sep 16, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 |
| May 10, 2016 | 0.066 | Jun 15, 2016 | Jun 18, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 |
| Mar 10, 2016 | 0.066 | Mar 16, 2016 | Mar 18, 2016 | Mar 30, 2016 |
| Nov 12, 2015 | 0.066 | Dec 14, 2015 | Dec 16, 2015 | Dec 30, 2015 |
| Aug 05, 2015 | 0.066 | Sep 16, 2015 | Sep 18, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 |
| May 07, 2015 | 0.066 | Jun 10, 2015 | Jun 12, 2015 | Jun 26, 2015 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2003 | 1:2 | -3.85% | 0 |
| Oct 01, 2001 | 1:2 | -3.06% | 0 |
| Aug 28, 2000 | 1:2 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 29, 1992 | 1:5 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 30, 1985 | 9:1 | 0 | 0 |

