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.
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 06, 2025 | 1.363 | Mar 28, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | - |
| Feb 02, 2024 | 1.349 | Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | May 03, 2024 |
| Feb 02, 2023 | 1.279 | Mar 16, 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Mar 21, 2022 | 1.241 | Mar 17, 2022 | Mar 18, 2022 | Mar 28, 2022 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2014 | 2:1 | +0.13% | -0.57% |
| Jan 09, 2009 | 2:1 | +1.80% | -1.75% |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 2:1 | 0 | 0 |

