Dividend Yield Calculator
Yield, income, and how much stock a target would take.
Work out Dividend Yield. Yield, income, and how much stock a target would take. Says what the result leaves out.
Optional — shows how many shares that would take.
Dividend yield
4.00%
200 a year from 100 shares
Yield is dividend divided by price, so it moves inversely with the share price. A yield that has risen sharply usually means the price has fallen, not that the payout has improved — which is why an unusually high yield is a warning rather than a bargain. The figure assumes the dividend continues. Dividends are discretionary and can be cut at any time, and companies under strain often cut them precisely when the yield looks most attractive. Nothing here accounts for tax, which differs by country, account type and your own rate.
How the Dividend Yield Calculator works
Enter a share price and annual dividend for the yield and the income a holding produces, plus the shares a target income would require. Yield moves inversely with price, so a yield that has jumped usually means the price has fallen.
Also known as: dividend income calculator · how many shares for income · yield on cost calculator · dividend payout calculator
Not financial advice. This calculator is for planning and illustration, not financial advice. Real products carry fees, taxes, and terms it does not model. Confirm figures with your lender or a qualified adviser before committing.
Frequently asked questions
How is dividend yield calculated?
Annual dividend per share divided by share price, as a percentage. A £2 dividend on a £50 share is a 4% yield.
Is a high yield a good sign?
Often the opposite. Because yield is dividend over price, an unusually high one usually means the price has fallen on bad news — and a dividend cut may follow. A yield well above its sector is a question to investigate, not a bargain to buy.
What is yield on cost?
The dividend measured against what you originally paid rather than today's price. It rises as a company grows its payout, which is why long-held positions can show yields on cost far above the current headline figure.
Is the dividend guaranteed?
No. Dividends are discretionary and can be reduced or stopped at any time, and companies under strain often cut them exactly when the yield looks most attractive.
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