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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2017 | 1:4 | +1.45% | -1.60% |
| Mar 04, 2016 | 441584:100000 | +3.10% | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2007 | 2:1 | -2.42% | -3.88% |
| Apr 11, 2006 | 2:1 | -0.72% | +2.58% |
| Apr 01, 1999 | 3:2 | +2.76% | -0.22% |
| Jul 01, 1997 | 3:2 | 0 | -1.35% |
| Jul 03, 1996 | 3:2 | +0.35% | 0 |

