» Dividend Yield

Dividend yield or dividend-price ratio indicates the relationship between dividends paid per share and the stock price. Dividend yield is calculated using the formula:

$$\text{Dividend yield} \mmlToken{mo}[linebreak="auto"]{=} \frac{DPS}{\text{Stock market price}}$$

Dividend Yield FAQ

What is dividend yield?
It is the ratio of dividend per share to stock price.

How do you calculate it?
Divide dividends per share by the current share price.