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 16, 2017 | 0.02 | Mar 01, 2017 | Mar 03, 2017 | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Oct 27, 2016 | 0.02 | Nov 30, 2016 | Dec 02, 2016 | Dec 16, 2016 |
| Aug 25, 2016 | 0.02 | Sep 12, 2016 | Sep 14, 2016 | Sep 28, 2016 |
| May 13, 2016 | 0.02 | May 23, 2016 | May 25, 2016 | Jun 08, 2016 |
| Feb 25, 2016 | 0.02 | Mar 07, 2016 | Mar 09, 2016 | Mar 18, 2016 |
| Oct 29, 2015 | 0.02 | Nov 30, 2015 | Dec 02, 2015 | Dec 16, 2015 |
| Aug 27, 2015 | 0.02 | Sep 14, 2015 | Sep 16, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 |
| May 14, 2015 | 0.02 | May 22, 2015 | May 27, 2015 | Jun 10, 2015 |
| Feb 25, 2015 | 0.02 | Mar 05, 2015 | Mar 09, 2015 | Mar 18, 2015 |
| Oct 29, 2014 | 0.02 | Dec 01, 2014 | Dec 03, 2014 | Dec 17, 2014 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2004 | 3:2 | -2.35% | -0.21% |
| Jun 06, 2002 | 3:2 | +0.83% | +1.81% |
| Jun 05, 2001 | 3:2 | +4.95% | -0.85% |
| Jun 27, 1995 | 2:1 | +2.26% | -0.87% |

