Dividend as % of share price. The Dividend Yield Calculator takes annual dividend per share, share price and returns dividend yield plus annual income from 10,000 invested. Results update as you type, and the formula is shown under the result so you can repeat it in your own spreadsheet.
Investment maths is about comparing money at different points in time on a fair basis. Compound rates, discounting and annualised returns let you compare options of different sizes and durations. Use the worked example below to check the maths against your own figures.
How the Dividend Yield Calculator works
The cash return from dividends alone. Compare with deposit rates, but remember dividends can be cut and share prices move.
Worked example
With the example values (annual dividend per share of $5, share price of $150), the dividend yield is 3.33%; annual income from 10,000 invested $333.33. Change any figure above and the result updates immediately; use Copy results to paste the summary into a note or email.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is dividend yield calculated?
dividend yield = annual dividend per share ÷ share price.
Which figures do I need?
Annual dividend per share, share price. Take them from the same period and the same set of accounts or reports so the ratio is consistent, and check the example values as a guide to the units expected.
Does the calculator account for taxes and fees?
Only where there is an input for them. For a true net return, add fees and taxes to your inputs or use the stock and crypto profit calculators, which include them.
