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 30, 2020 | 0.63 | Jan 08, 2021 | Jan 11, 2021 | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Oct 30, 2020 | 0.36 | Nov 10, 2020 | Nov 12, 2020 | Dec 02, 2020 |
| Mar 19, 2019 | 0.45 | Mar 27, 2019 | Mar 28, 2019 | Apr 11, 2019 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2003 | 1:20 | -12.00% | -9.11% |

