STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2019 | 1:20 | +18.92% | -5.16% |
| Feb 03, 1998 | 2:1 | +2.06% | -1.53% |
| Jul 08, 1991 | 2:1 | +0.60% | -1.75% |
| Jan 30, 1984 | 2:1 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 01, 1983 | 3:2 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 02, 1981 | 4:3 | 0 | 0 |

