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 14, 2025 | 3.396 | Apr 23, 2025 | Apr 23, 2025 | - |
| Feb 23, 2024 | 3.279 | Apr 22, 2024 | Apr 23, 2024 | May 31, 2024 |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 3.31 | Apr 24, 2023 | Apr 25, 2023 | Jun 08, 2023 |
| Feb 17, 2022 | 2.967 | Apr 11, 2022 | Apr 12, 2022 | May 24, 2022 |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 2.999 | Apr 19, 2021 | Apr 20, 2021 | May 27, 2021 |
| Feb 13, 2020 | 2.77 | Apr 27, 2020 | Apr 28, 2020 | Jun 05, 2020 |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 2.424 | Apr 15, 2019 | Apr 16, 2019 | May 24, 2019 |
| Feb 16, 2017 | 2.284 | Apr 07, 2017 | Apr 11, 2017 | May 19, 2017 |
| Feb 18, 2016 | 2.32 | Apr 08, 2016 | Apr 12, 2016 | May 20, 2016 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 03, 2008 | 25:10 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 11, 2001 | 2:1 | 0 | 0 |

