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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 04, 1996 | 5:4 | -0.37% | -0.89% |
| Jan 23, 1995 | 5:4 | 0 | -1.20% |
| Jan 10, 1994 | 5:4 | 0 | +4.05% |
| Jun 03, 1992 | 3:2 | -2.37% | 0 |
| Nov 18, 1991 | 5:4 | -1.76% | -0.46% |

