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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 03, 2023 | 0.36 | Aug 17, 2023 | Aug 18, 2023 | Sep 08, 2023 |
| May 04, 2023 | 0.36 | May 18, 2023 | May 19, 2023 | Jun 09, 2023 |
| Feb 10, 2023 | 0.36 | Feb 22, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Nov 03, 2022 | 0.35 | Nov 21, 2022 | Nov 22, 2022 | Dec 09, 2022 |
| Aug 04, 2022 | 0.35 | Aug 17, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | Sep 09, 2022 |
| May 05, 2022 | 0.35 | May 19, 2022 | May 20, 2022 | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Feb 11, 2022 | 0.35 | Feb 23, 2022 | Feb 24, 2022 | Mar 10, 2022 |
| Nov 04, 2021 | 0.34 | Nov 22, 2021 | Nov 23, 2021 | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Aug 06, 2021 | 0.34 | Aug 18, 2021 | Aug 19, 2021 | Sep 10, 2021 |
| May 06, 2021 | 0.34 | May 19, 2021 | May 20, 2021 | Jun 10, 2021 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2004 | 2:1 | 0 | +0.32% |
| May 24, 1984 | 2:1 | 0 | +0.75% |

