What this calculator does
Dividend yield & payout ratio works out what a stock pays relative to its price, and how much of earnings that consumes. Enter your own figures above and the answer updates as you type: nothing is fixed in the code, so the result reflects exactly the numbers you supply.
The formula this calculator evaluates is printed under the tool and explained below, so you can check the working by hand or reuse it in a spreadsheet.
The formula
FormulaDividend yield = Dividend per share / Share price × 100; Payout ratio = Dividend per share / EPS × 100
The inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Annual dividend per share ($) | A number, measured in your currency. Starts at 1.6. |
| Share price ($) | A number, measured in your currency. Starts at 48. |
| Earnings per share ($) | A number, measured in your currency. Starts at 3.2. |
Worked examples
Every figure in the tables below is produced by this page’s own calculator at build time, so the numbers and the tool always agree. Select any row to load that scenario.
How the answer changes with annual dividend per share
Every other input is held at the calculator’s starting values while annual dividend per share varies. Select any row to load that scenario into the calculator.