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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2019 | 0.696 | Oct 18, 2019 | Oct 21, 2019 | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Mar 21, 2018 | 0.788 | Mar 19, 2018 | Mar 20, 2018 | Mar 28, 2018 |
| May 16, 2016 | 0.255 | May 10, 2016 | May 12, 2016 | May 20, 2016 |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 0.465 | May 08, 2015 | May 08, 2015 | May 18, 2015 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 1997 | 2:1 | +0.98% | -4.54% |

