Dividend Yield Calculator

Calculate dividend yields, analyze dividend growth rates, and project future dividend income. Compare dividend stocks and build income-focused investment portfolios.

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Understanding Dividend Investing

Dividend Yield

  • • Formula: Annual Dividends ÷ Stock Price
  • • High Yield (6%+): Often mature companies
  • • Medium Yield (3-6%): Balanced growth/income
  • • Low Yield (0-3%): Growth-focused companies
  • • Yield Trap: Unsustainably high yields

Dividend Quality

  • • Payout Ratio: % of earnings paid as dividends
  • • Coverage Ratio: Earnings ÷ Dividends
  • • Growth History: Consistent dividend increases
  • • Free Cash Flow: Cash available for dividends
  • • Debt Levels: Impact on dividend sustainability

Tax Considerations

  • • Qualified Dividends: Taxed at capital gains rates
  • • Ordinary Dividends: Taxed as regular income
  • • Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Dividends grow tax-free
  • • Foreign Tax Credit: International dividend taxes
  • • DRIP Programs: Automatic reinvestment