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Dividend Yield Calculator
Enter a stock price and dividend to instantly see your annual payout, dividend yield, and yield on cost. No signup required.
Yield calculator
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Where this yield lands
Enter a price and dividend above to see where this yield sits among real dividend stocks.
How to use this calculator
Enter the current stock price, the dividend per share (quarterly or annual), and optionally your cost basis to see yield on cost. The calculator updates instantly as you type.
Understanding the results
- Dividend Yield — Annual dividend divided by current price. This is what a new buyer would earn.
- Annual Income per Share — Total dividends received per share over one year.
- Yield on Cost — Annual dividend divided by the price you paid. This reflects your personal return.
- Income on 100 Shares — A practical view of what 100 shares would generate annually.
How we calculate dividend yield
Dividend yield is the ratio of a stock's annual dividend per share to its current price, expressed as a percentage. The formula is:
Dividend Yield = (Annual Dividend per Share / Current Share Price) × 100
If you enter a quarterly dividend, the calculator multiplies it by four to annualize. Yield on cost uses the same formula but substitutes your original purchase price for the current price — letting you see how your effective income rate has grown (or shrunk) since you bought. Annual income is simply the annual dividend per share multiplied by your share count.
All math runs in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server, stored, or logged. For live yield data across your whole portfolio, the Infnits app automatically tracks yields and income for every holding you own and projects your dividend income over the next 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
How is dividend yield calculated?
Dividend yield is calculated by dividing a stock's annual dividend per share by its current share price, then multiplying by 100 to get a percentage. For example, a stock priced at $50 that pays $2 per year in dividends has a dividend yield of 4%.
What is a good dividend yield?
There is no universal "good" yield, but most established dividend stocks yield between 2% and 5%. Yields above 7% often signal elevated risk — the market may be pricing in a potential dividend cut. Yields below 2% typically come from companies prioritizing growth over income.
What is yield on cost and how is it different from dividend yield?
Dividend yield uses today's share price, so it reflects what a new buyer would earn. Yield on cost uses the price you originally paid, so it reflects your personal return as an owner. If a stock you bought at $20 now pays $2 annually, your yield on cost is 10% — regardless of what the stock trades at today.
Does this dividend calculator account for dividend growth?
This calculator computes the current dividend yield based on the inputs you provide. To model year-over-year dividend growth and compounding via reinvestment, use our DRIP calculator or dividend growth calculator.
Is the dividend yield calculator free to use?
Yes. The calculator runs entirely in your browser. No signup, no email, no account required. All calculations happen locally — we do not store or transmit any of your inputs.