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 Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$1.38
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$2.75
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
2.11%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
4.04%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Dec 18, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Nov 14, 2025
4.67 %
58.25
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | 0.716 | Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 0.716 | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| May 02, 2025 | 0.716 | May 16, 2025 | May 16, 2025 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 0.716 | Feb 14, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Aug 01, 2024 | 0.688 | Aug 16, 2024 | Aug 16, 2024 | Sep 23, 2024 |
| May 02, 2024 | 0.688 | May 16, 2024 | May 17, 2024 | Jun 24, 2024 |
| Feb 01, 2024 | 0.688 | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 16, 2024 | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Nov 02, 2023 | 0.662 | Nov 16, 2023 | Nov 17, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 0.662 | Aug 10, 2023 | Aug 11, 2023 | Sep 18, 2023 |
| May 04, 2023 | 0.575 | May 18, 2023 | May 19, 2023 | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Feb 02, 2023 | 0.575 | Feb 16, 2023 | Feb 17, 2023 | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Oct 27, 2022 | 0.5 | Nov 09, 2022 | Nov 11, 2022 | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Jul 28, 2022 | 0.5 | Aug 11, 2022 | Aug 12, 2022 | Sep 20, 2022 |
| May 05, 2022 | 0.5 | May 19, 2022 | May 20, 2022 | Jun 27, 2022 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 1997 | 4:1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 18, 1989 | 2:1 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shell plc (SHEL) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Shell plc is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is SHEL's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. SHEL's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 2.11.
When did SHEL last pay a dividend?
SHEL last paid dividends on 2025-12-18, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-11-14.
When was the last time SHEL stock split?
SHEL stock split took place on 30-06-1997.
How did SHEL's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Jun 30, 1997, when Shell plc went through a 4:1 split leaving the shareholder with 4 share(s) who previously owned 1 SHEL share(s).