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Dividend Yield Calculator

This calculator converts a per-payment dividend amount into an annual dividend, computes the current dividend yield using the current share price, estimates annual income for your holdings, and computes yield on cost when a cost basis is provided.

Use the payment frequency selector to reflect how often dividends are paid (annual, semiannual, quarterly, monthly). Results are illustrative and rely on the inputs you provide; they do not constitute investment advice.

Updated Nov 23, 2025QA PASS — golden 25 / edge 120Run golden-edge-2026-01-23

Governance

Record 1f1878a5cddf • Reviewed by Fidamen Standards Committee

Inputs

Results

Updates as you type

Annual dividend per share

$1.00

Dividend yield (current)

400.00%

Estimated annual income (holdings)

$100.00

Yield on cost

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OutputValueUnit
Annual dividend per share$1.00USD
Dividend yield (current)400.00%%
Estimated annual income (holdings)$100.00USD
Yield on cost—%
Primary result$1.00

Visualization

Methodology

Annual dividend is annualized by multiplying the reported per-payment dividend by the number of payments per year.

Dividend yield (current) is calculated as annual dividend divided by current market price, expressed as a percentage.

Annual income is the annual dividend multiplied by the number of shares you own.

Yield on cost divides the annual dividend by the cost basis per share you specify; yield on cost is only meaningful when a positive cost basis is provided.

Key takeaways

Enter the per-payment dividend, select payment frequency, and provide price and share count to see annualized dividend, current yield, and estimated income.

Provide cost basis only if you want yield on cost; if cost basis is zero or omitted, yield on cost cannot be computed reliably.

Worked examples

Example 1: A stock pays $0.25 per quarter (4 payments). Annual dividend = 0.25 × 4 = $1.00. If price = $25.00 then dividend yield = (1.00 / 25.00) × 100 = 4.00%.

Example 2: If you own 200 shares with annual dividend $1.00, estimated annual income = 1.00 × 200 = $200. If cost basis per share = $20.00 then yield on cost = (1.00 / 20.00) × 100 = 5.00%.

F.A.Q.

What is dividend yield?

Dividend yield is the annual dividend per share divided by the current share price, expressed as a percentage. It shows the income return relative to price, not total return.

Should I use trailing or forward dividends?

This tool annualizes the per-payment dividend you enter. To compute trailing yield, enter the most recent trailing per-payment amount and appropriate frequency. For forward yield, enter the declared forward per-payment amount. Always label your input accordingly.

What if my cost basis is zero or not provided?

Yield on cost divides by the cost basis per share. If cost basis is zero or not entered, yield on cost is undefined; review inputs before relying on that output.

How accurate are these results?

Calculations are algebraic and precise within typical floating-point limits. Results depend on the accuracy and timeliness of your inputs. We follow quality and security guidance consistent with ISO management standards and information security best practices, and recommend cross-checking with market data sources.

Is this investment advice?

No. This tool provides numeric calculations only and is not financial or tax advice. Consult a licensed professional for investment decisions.

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Versioning & Change Control

Audit record (versions, QA runs, reviewer sign-off, and evidence).

Record ID: 1f1878a5cddf

What changed (latest)

v1.0.0 • 2025-11-23 • MINOR

Initial publication and governance baseline.

Why: Published with reviewed formulas, unit definitions, and UX controls.

Public QA status

PASS — golden 25 + edge 120

Last run: 2026-01-23 • Run: golden-edge-2026-01-23

Engine

v1.0.0

Data

Baseline (no external datasets)

Content

v1.0.0

UI

v1.0.0

Governance

Last updated: Nov 23, 2025

Reviewed by: Fidamen Standards Committee (Review board)

Credentials: Internal QA

Risk level: low

Reviewer profile (entity)

Fidamen Standards Committee

Review board

Internal QA

Entity ID: https://fidamen.com/reviewers/fidamen-standards-committee#person

Semantic versioning

  • MAJOR: Calculation outputs can change for the same inputs (formula, rounding policy, assumptions).
  • MINOR: New features or fields that do not change existing outputs for the same inputs.
  • PATCH: Bug fixes, copy edits, or accessibility changes that do not change intended outputs except for previously incorrect cases.

Review protocol

  • Verify formulas and unit definitions against primary standards or datasets.
  • Run golden-case regression suite and edge-case suite.
  • Record reviewer sign-off with credentials and scope.
  • Document assumptions, limitations, and jurisdiction applicability.

Assumptions & limitations

  • Uses exact unit definitions from the Fidamen conversion library.
  • Internal calculations use double precision; display rounding follows the unit's configured decimal places.
  • Not a substitute for calibrated instruments in regulated contexts.
  • Jurisdiction-specific rules may require official guidance.

Change log

v1.0.0 • 2025-11-23 • MINOR

Initial publication and governance baseline.

Why: Published with reviewed formulas, unit definitions, and UX controls.

Areas: engine, content, ui • Reviewer: Fidamen Standards Committee • Entry ID: 84139a4f8ad8