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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2012 | 0.06 | Jun 29, 2012 | Jul 03, 2012 | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 0.06 | Mar 30, 2012 | Apr 03, 2012 | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Dec 07, 2011 | 0.06 | Dec 29, 2011 | Jan 03, 2012 | Jan 17, 2012 |
| Aug 17, 2011 | 0.06 | Sep 23, 2011 | Sep 27, 2011 | Oct 11, 2011 |
| May 11, 2011 | 0.06 | Jun 30, 2011 | Jul 05, 2011 | Jul 14, 2011 |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 0.06 | Apr 01, 2011 | Apr 05, 2011 | Apr 19, 2011 |
| Dec 08, 2010 | 0.06 | Dec 31, 2010 | Jan 04, 2011 | Jan 18, 2011 |
| Aug 18, 2010 | 0.04 | Sep 24, 2010 | Sep 28, 2010 | Oct 12, 2010 |
| May 12, 2010 | 0.03 | May 27, 2010 | Jun 01, 2010 | Jun 15, 2010 |
| Mar 17, 2010 | 0.03 | Apr 01, 2010 | Apr 06, 2010 | Apr 20, 2010 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 01, 2023 | 2.0:1 | -0.92% | -4.53% |
| Apr 19, 1988 | 1.5:1 | +3.44% | 0 |
| May 08, 1986 | 1.5:1 | +3.09% | +1.68% |
| Feb 16, 1984 | 1.5:1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 26, 1981 | 1.5:1 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 13, 1973 | 3.0:2 | 0 | 0 |

