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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 02, 2021 | 3 | Dec 10, 2021 | Dec 13, 2021 | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Nov 24, 2020 | 3 | Dec 03, 2020 | Dec 04, 2020 | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Nov 20, 2018 | 1.45 | Nov 29, 2018 | Nov 30, 2018 | Jan 29, 2019 |
| May 05, 2017 | 0.75 | Jun 01, 2017 | Jun 05, 2017 | Aug 04, 2017 |
| Nov 18, 2016 | 0.75 | Nov 23, 2016 | Nov 28, 2016 | Jan 27, 2017 |
| Dec 04, 2012 | 1.275 | Dec 05, 2012 | Dec 07, 2012 | Dec 27, 2012 |
| Dec 07, 2010 | 1.15 | Dec 14, 2010 | Dec 16, 2010 | Feb 14, 2011 |
| Dec 21, 2009 | 0.675 | Jan 04, 2010 | Jan 06, 2010 | Jan 22, 2010 |
| Jun 15, 2007 | 0.4 | Jul 18, 2007 | Jul 20, 2007 | Aug 17, 2007 |
| Dec 27, 2005 | 0.417 | Jan 03, 2006 | Jan 05, 2006 | Jan 27, 2006 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2021 | 2:1 | -0.24% | +1.87% |
| May 31, 2007 | 120:100 | +0.59% | -1.68% |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 2:1 | -0.46% | -1.86% |
| Oct 28, 1996 | 2:1 | +2.76% | -4.10% |
| Nov 10, 1994 | 4:1 | 0 | -10.64% |

