Dividend Yield Calculator
Calculate a stock's dividend yield and the passive income your investment could generate.
Last reviewed July 1, 2026
Dividend yield is the annual dividend divided by the share price. Yields change as prices move, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Dividend yield tells you how much income a stock pays relative to its price — a key number for income investors. This calculator works out the yield from the share price and annual dividend, then estimates the yearly and monthly income your investment would produce.
It's a fast way to compare income stocks, size a position for a target income, or sanity-check whether a high yield is really as generous as it looks.
How dividend yield is calculated
Yield = annual dividend per share ÷ share price × 100. A stock at $100 paying $4 a year yields 4%. Because price is in the denominator, yield rises when the price falls — so an unusually high yield can be a warning sign, not just a bargain.
Dividends aren't guaranteed; companies can cut them. Look at whether the payout is sustainable, not just the headline yield.
Frequently asked questions
▶What is a good dividend yield?
It varies by market and sector, but many established dividend payers sit in the 2–5% range. Very high yields can signal risk that the dividend will be cut, so look beyond the number.
▶Is dividend yield the same as total return?
No. Yield is only the income portion. Total return also includes any change in the share price, which can be positive or negative.
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