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 11, 2020 | 0.5 | Dec 18, 2020 | Dec 21, 2020 | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Sep 04, 2020 | 0.65 | Sep 14, 2020 | Sep 15, 2020 | Oct 01, 2020 |
| Dec 07, 2012 | 1.5 | Dec 13, 2012 | Dec 17, 2012 | Dec 27, 2012 |
| Sep 04, 2008 | 1 | Sep 16, 2008 | Sep 18, 2008 | Sep 29, 2008 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 08, 2005 | 3:2 | -2.05% | -0.34% |

