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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | 5.3 | May 19, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | Jun 01, 2026 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 4.5 | May 20, 2025 | May 20, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2024 | 3.4 | May 20, 2024 | May 21, 2024 | May 31, 2024 |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 2.4 | May 22, 2023 | May 23, 2023 | Jun 05, 2023 |
| Mar 23, 2022 | 1.6 | May 23, 2022 | May 24, 2022 | Jun 06, 2022 |
| Mar 24, 2021 | 1.6 | May 25, 2021 | May 26, 2021 | Jun 07, 2021 |
| Mar 18, 2020 | 1.2 | May 18, 2020 | May 19, 2020 | May 29, 2020 |
| Mar 21, 2019 | 1 | May 20, 2019 | May 21, 2019 | May 31, 2019 |
| Mar 21, 2018 | 0.88 | May 22, 2018 | May 23, 2018 | Jun 01, 2018 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2014 | 5:1 | +2.53% | 0 |

