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 18, 2014 | 0.15 | Feb 28, 2014 | Mar 04, 2014 | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 0.15 | Nov 07, 2013 | Nov 12, 2013 | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Jul 29, 2013 | 0.15 | Aug 09, 2013 | Aug 13, 2013 | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Apr 29, 2013 | 0.15 | May 10, 2013 | May 14, 2013 | May 28, 2013 |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 0.15 | Mar 01, 2013 | Mar 05, 2013 | Mar 19, 2013 |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 0.15 | Nov 09, 2012 | Nov 14, 2012 | Nov 28, 2012 |
| Jul 31, 2012 | 0.15 | Aug 10, 2012 | Aug 14, 2012 | Aug 30, 2012 |
| May 01, 2012 | 0.15 | May 11, 2012 | May 15, 2012 | May 30, 2012 |
| Feb 22, 2012 | 0.15 | Mar 05, 2012 | Mar 07, 2012 | Mar 22, 2012 |
| Nov 01, 2011 | 0.1 | Nov 09, 2011 | Nov 14, 2011 | Nov 28, 2011 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2018 | 2:1 | -0.68% | +0.09% |
| May 18, 2011 | 2:1 | -0.52% | -1.71% |

