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Dividend Yield Calculator

Calculate the dividend yield of a stock.

Last updated: 20 Aug 2026

Quick answer

Dividend yield = (annual dividend per share ÷ share price) × 100. For example, ₹20 dividend on a ₹500 share is a 4% yield. Enter the dividend and price above.

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Dividend yield shows the annual dividend as a percentage of the share price: yield = (annual dividend ÷ price) × 100.

How to calculate dividend yield

  1. 1 Enter the annual dividend per share.
  2. 2 Enter the current share price.
  3. 3 We compute the dividend yield.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good dividend yield?
It varies by sector; 2–6% is common for dividend-paying stocks, but a very high yield can signal risk.
How is dividend yield calculated?
Annual dividend per share divided by the current share price, times 100.
Is yield the same as total return?
No — total return also includes capital gains (price change), not just dividends.

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