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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2019 | 1.083 | Apr 18, 2019 | Apr 22, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Sep 07, 2018 | 0.256 | Sep 18, 2018 | Sep 19, 2018 | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Aug 09, 2018 | 0.259 | Aug 20, 2018 | Aug 21, 2018 | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Jul 06, 2018 | 0.002 | Jul 13, 2018 | Jul 16, 2018 | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Dec 01, 2014 | 0.121 | Dec 09, 2014 | Dec 11, 2014 | Jan 21, 2016 |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 0.073 | Apr 03, 2013 | Apr 05, 2013 | May 29, 2013 |
| Dec 14, 2012 | 0.191 | Dec 26, 2012 | Dec 28, 2012 | Jan 31, 2013 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 08, 2019 | 103:100 | +0.27% | -2.54% |

