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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2020 | 0.38 | Mar 05, 2020 | Mar 06, 2020 | Mar 26, 2020 |
| Oct 30, 2019 | 0.38 | Dec 05, 2019 | Dec 06, 2019 | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 0.38 | Sep 05, 2019 | Sep 06, 2019 | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Apr 30, 2019 | 0.38 | Jun 06, 2019 | Jun 07, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Jan 29, 2019 | 0.38 | Mar 07, 2019 | Mar 08, 2019 | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Oct 30, 2018 | 0.38 | Dec 06, 2018 | Dec 07, 2018 | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Aug 14, 2018 | 0.38 | Sep 06, 2018 | Sep 07, 2018 | Sep 27, 2018 |
| May 01, 2018 | 0.38 | Jun 07, 2018 | Jun 08, 2018 | Jun 28, 2018 |
| Feb 06, 2018 | 0.38 | Mar 08, 2018 | Mar 09, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Nov 16, 2017 | 0.38 | Dec 07, 2017 | Dec 08, 2017 | Dec 28, 2017 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 01, 2006 | 3:2 | -0.09% | +1.45% |
| Jan 17, 2001 | 3:2 | +1.20% | -3.54% |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 3:2 | -2.47% | -1.71% |
| May 14, 1993 | 3:2 | -2.65% | +1.59% |
| Nov 27, 1991 | 3:2 | -0.54% | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1991 | 3:2 | -0.51% | -0.37% |
| Jun 19, 1989 | 3:2 | 0 | 0 |

