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 Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$1.04
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$4.14
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
0.79%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
4.33%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Apr 24, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Feb 28, 2025
2.31 %
101.42
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2025 | 1.62 | Feb 28, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Aug 01, 2024 | 2.519 | Aug 30, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Feb 06, 2024 | 1.62 | Feb 29, 2024 | Mar 01, 2024 | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Aug 08, 2023 | 2.393 | Aug 24, 2023 | Aug 25, 2023 | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Jan 27, 2023 | 1.542 | Mar 02, 2023 | Mar 03, 2023 | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Jan 26, 2023 | 1.542 | Mar 02, 2023 | Mar 03, 2023 | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Aug 03, 2022 | 2.098 | Aug 25, 2022 | Aug 26, 2022 | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Jul 28, 2022 | 2.098 | Aug 25, 2022 | Aug 26, 2022 | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Feb 01, 2022 | 1.533 | Feb 24, 2022 | Feb 25, 2022 | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Jan 27, 2022 | 1.533 | Feb 24, 2022 | Feb 25, 2022 | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Aug 03, 2021 | 2.426 | Aug 26, 2021 | Aug 27, 2021 | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Feb 03, 2021 | 1.535 | Feb 25, 2021 | Feb 26, 2021 | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Aug 04, 2020 | 2.193 | Aug 13, 2020 | Aug 14, 2020 | Oct 14, 2020 |
| Jan 30, 2020 | 1.362 | Feb 27, 2020 | Feb 28, 2020 | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Jul 26, 2019 | 2.089 | Aug 08, 2019 | Aug 09, 2019 | Oct 08, 2019 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 1991 | 2:1 | -0.42% | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Diageo plc (DEO) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Diageo plc is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is DEO's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. DEO's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 0.79.
When did DEO last pay a dividend?
DEO last paid dividends on 2025-04-24, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-02-28.
When was the last time DEO stock split?
DEO stock split took place on 28-10-1991.
How did DEO's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Oct 28, 1991, when Diageo plc went through a 2:1 split leaving the shareholder with 2 share(s) who previously owned 1 DEO share(s).