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.
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2012 | 1:4 | +0.34% | -1.66% |
| Jul 01, 2002 | 3:2 | -1.31% | -1.69% |
| Sep 16, 1991 | 2:1 | -0.84% | +1.13% |
| Apr 27, 1983 | 5:4 | +1.40% | +0.42% |
| Apr 30, 1981 | 2:1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 05, 1980 | 3:2 | 0 | 0 |

