Key Terms
- Declared Date: The date the company announces the dividend.
- Record Date: The date you must own the stock to receive the dividend.
- Ex-Dividend Date: The first day the stock trades without the dividend.
- Payable Date: The date the dividend is paid to shareholders.
Formula: Dividend Yield = (Annual Dividend / Stock Price) * 100
Use the chart above to visualize dividend payments over time.