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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2018 | 0.2 | Dec 11, 2018 | Dec 12, 2018 | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Jul 28, 2018 | 0.2 | Sep 11, 2018 | Sep 12, 2018 | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Apr 27, 2018 | 0.2 | Jun 12, 2018 | Jun 13, 2018 | Jun 27, 2018 |
| Feb 08, 2018 | 0.2 | Mar 06, 2018 | Mar 07, 2018 | Mar 21, 2018 |
| Oct 25, 2017 | 0.19 | Dec 05, 2017 | Dec 06, 2017 | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Jul 27, 2017 | 0.19 | Sep 01, 2017 | Sep 06, 2017 | Sep 20, 2017 |
| Apr 28, 2017 | 0.19 | Jun 05, 2017 | Jun 07, 2017 | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Feb 01, 2017 | 0.19 | Feb 27, 2017 | Mar 01, 2017 | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Oct 26, 2016 | 0.18 | Dec 05, 2016 | Dec 07, 2016 | Dec 21, 2016 |
| Jul 27, 2016 | 0.18 | Sep 02, 2016 | Sep 07, 2016 | Sep 21, 2016 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 08, 2000 | 2:1 | +3.35% | -4.52% |

