GlossaryDividend Yield

Dividend Yield

The cash return to shareholders, before any price appreciation.

Dividend yield is annual dividend per share divided by share price, expressed as a percentage. It's the cash income a shareholder receives, separate from whatever happens to the stock price.

The formula

Annual Dividend per SharePrice per Share
= Dividend Yield

Why it matters

  • A high yield can mean a generous payout — or a falling share price dragging the ratio up. Check the trend, not just the number.
  • Zero yield isn't bearish — many growth companies reinvest all profit instead of paying dividends.
  • Sustainability matters more than the headline figure — compare against free cash flow, not just earnings.

How to read it

0%Reinvests all profit — common for growth companies
1%–4%Typical for established dividend payers
> 6%High yield — check it's sustainable, not a falling share price

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