Dividend Yield Calculator
Calculate the annual dividend yield for any stock or investment. Enter the current share price and annual dividend per share to see the yield percentage.
Inputs
Dividend Yield
3.00%
$4.50 annual dividend ÷ $150.00 share price
Annual Income
$450.00
Quarterly
$112.50
Monthly
$37.50
Position Value
$15,000.00
Yield at Different Share Prices
Yield at Different Share Prices
| Share Price | Yield | Annual Income (100 shares) |
|---|---|---|
| $75.00 | 6.00% | $450.00 |
| $105.00 | 4.29% | $450.00 |
| $127.50 | 3.53% | $450.00 |
| $150.00 current | 3.00% | $450.00 |
| $172.50 | 2.61% | $450.00 |
| $195.00 | 2.31% | $450.00 |
| $225.00 | 2.00% | $450.00 |
Understanding Dividend Yield
Dividend yield is the annual dividend payment divided by the current stock price, expressed as a percentage. A stock trading at $100 that pays $4 per year in dividends has a 4% yield. It tells you how much income you earn relative to what you paid.
Yield moves inversely with price. If the stock drops to $80 and the dividend stays at $4, the yield rises to 5%. If the stock rises to $120, yield drops to 3.3%. This is why a high yield is not always good news — it can signal that the market expects the dividend to be cut.
What Is a Good Dividend Yield?
For most dividend investors, 2.5-5% is the sweet spot. Below 2% and the income contribution is minimal. Above 6% and the sustainability risk increases — companies paying out that much of their earnings may not be able to maintain it. The S&P 500 averages roughly 1.3-1.5% yield, while the Dividend Aristocrats average 2.5-3%.
What is a good dividend yield?
Most dividend investors target 2.5-5%. The S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats average roughly 2.5-3% with proven track records of 25+ consecutive years of dividend increases.
How is dividend yield calculated?
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price, times 100. A $100 stock paying $4/year = 4% yield.
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