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 18, 2020 | 0.06 | Apr 02, 2020 | Apr 03, 2020 | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Dec 26, 2019 | 0.06 | Jan 02, 2020 | Jan 03, 2020 | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Sep 03, 2019 | 0.06 | Oct 03, 2019 | Oct 04, 2019 | Oct 15, 2019 |
| May 31, 2019 | 0.06 | Jul 03, 2019 | Jul 05, 2019 | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 0.05 | Apr 04, 2019 | Apr 05, 2019 | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Oct 18, 2018 | 0.05 | Jan 03, 2019 | Jan 04, 2019 | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Nov 04, 2014 | 0.15 | Nov 12, 2014 | Nov 15, 2014 | Dec 01, 2014 |
| Jul 28, 2014 | 0.15 | Aug 13, 2014 | Aug 15, 2014 | Sep 02, 2014 |
| May 12, 2014 | 0.15 | May 21, 2014 | May 23, 2014 | Jun 03, 2014 |
| Feb 11, 2014 | 0.15 | Feb 19, 2014 | Feb 21, 2014 | Mar 03, 2014 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2008 | 2:1 | +2.47% | -3.94% |
| Jul 03, 2006 | 2:1 | -2.03% | +0.15% |
| Jan 03, 2005 | 2:1 | 0 | -1.44% |
| Sep 18, 1978 | 2:1 | +0.53% | -0.79% |
| Dec 16, 1975 | 2:1 | +0.72% | -0.37% |

