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 15, 2021 | 0.25 | Jan 22, 2021 | Jan 25, 2021 | Feb 01, 2021 |
| Oct 06, 2020 | 0.34 | Oct 15, 2020 | Oct 16, 2020 | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Jul 07, 2020 | 0.48 | Jul 16, 2020 | Jul 17, 2020 | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Apr 06, 2020 | 0.48 | Apr 16, 2020 | Apr 17, 2020 | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Feb 03, 2020 | 0.48 | Feb 13, 2020 | Feb 14, 2020 | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Oct 14, 2019 | 0.48 | Oct 24, 2019 | Oct 25, 2019 | Nov 01, 2019 |
| Jul 09, 2019 | 0.48 | Jul 18, 2019 | Jul 19, 2019 | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Apr 03, 2019 | 0.48 | Apr 12, 2019 | Apr 15, 2019 | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Feb 04, 2019 | 0.48 | Feb 14, 2019 | Feb 15, 2019 | Feb 22, 2019 |
| Oct 15, 2018 | 0.47 | Oct 25, 2018 | Oct 26, 2018 | Nov 02, 2018 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2017 | 3:2 | -0.53% | +1.46% |
| Jun 01, 2007 | 2:1 | -1.80% | +3.02% |
| Oct 02, 2006 | 3:2 | +0.24% | +0.46% |
| Jun 04, 1996 | 2:1 | +7.95% | +14.01% |

