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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2025 | 1.42 | Oct 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 1.36 | Jul 31, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1.36 | Apr 30, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | May 13, 2025 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | 1.36 | Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 1.36 | Oct 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 1.3 | Jul 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Aug 13, 2024 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 1.3 | May 07, 2024 | May 08, 2024 | May 21, 2024 |
| Jan 18, 2024 | 1.3 | Jan 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 1.3 | Oct 30, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.24 | Jul 28, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 1.24 | May 05, 2023 | May 08, 2023 | May 16, 2023 |
| Jan 19, 2023 | 1.24 | Jan 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 1.24 | Oct 28, 2022 | Oct 31, 2022 | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 1.15 | Jul 29, 2022 | Aug 01, 2022 | Aug 16, 2022 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2000 | 2:1 | -2.76% | +6.63% |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 2:1 | +0.74% | -3.16% |
| Nov 24, 1997 | 2:1 | -0.69% | -1.03% |
| Aug 21, 1995 | 2:1 | -1.29% | +1.92% |
| Jun 15, 1987 | 3:1 | +0.28% | +2.52% |
| May 29, 1973 | 2:1 | -0.49% | -3.47% |

