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 26, 2025 | 2.15 | May 06, 2025 | May 06, 2025 | May 07, 2025 |
| Feb 22, 2024 | 2.1 | May 03, 2024 | May 06, 2024 | May 07, 2024 |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 2 | May 09, 2023 | May 10, 2023 | May 11, 2023 |
| Feb 23, 2022 | 1.94 | May 10, 2022 | May 11, 2022 | May 12, 2022 |
| Feb 19, 2021 | 1.94 | May 10, 2021 | May 11, 2021 | May 12, 2021 |
| Feb 26, 2020 | 2.1 | Jul 14, 2020 | Jul 15, 2020 | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Feb 19, 2019 | 1.94 | May 07, 2019 | May 08, 2019 | May 09, 2019 |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 1.9 | May 02, 2018 | May 03, 2018 | May 31, 2018 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2004 | 2:1 | 0 | -2.01% |

