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.
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 08, 2016 | 1:6 | -3.25% | -1.38% |
| Feb 12, 2014 | 3:1 | -2.21% | +14.35% |
| Jul 27, 2011 | 20:19 | +6.16% | -2.69% |
| Sep 07, 2010 | 1:10 | +7.40% | +7.40% |
| Aug 27, 2007 | 1:10 | -4.35% | -5.41% |

