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Dividend Yield

Definition

Dividend yield is the annual dividend payment divided by the stock price, expressed as a percentage. It indicates how much income an investor receives relative to the investment cost.

Formula

Dividend Yield = Annual Dividends Per Share / Stock Price × 100

Example

If a stock pays $4 in annual dividends and trades at $100, the dividend yield is 4.0%. If the stock price falls to $80, the yield rises to 5.0%.

Market Context

0.1% Market Average
0.0% Lowest
46.8% Highest
5216 Stocks Tracked

Live Market Data — Dividend Yield

Data as of May 19, 2026 — updates daily

# Symbol Company Dividend Yield Payout Ratio 5Y Avg Yield Price
1 2020.OL 2020 Bulkers Ltd 46.82% 0.98% 13.45% 4.71 NOK
2 ACC.OL Aker Carbon Capture AS 21.35% -33.32% 0.14 NOK
3 SDG.AX Sunland Group Limited 15.21% 5.94% 0.07 AUD
4 EQC Equity Commonwealth 12.03% 0.39% 7.09% 1.58 USD
5 ELME Elme Communities Common … 7.46% -0.41% 4.82% 2.01 USD
6 AXA.DE AXA SA 5.54% 0.60% 38.78 EUR
7 TEO Telecom Argentina S.A. 5.45% -0.12% 6.78% 11.92 USD
8 SBNY Signature Bank 2.51% 0.13% 549.54% 0.56 USD
9 NBY NovaBay Pharmaceuticals,… 2.33% -0.14% 1.88 USD
10 ICON Iconix Brand Group, Inc. 2.11% 0.00% 0.93 USD

Traps & Pitfalls

A yield above 8% often signals a "dividend trap" — the stock price has crashed and the dividend may be cut soon. Always check the payout ratio before buying high-yield stocks.

Dividend yield changes daily with the stock price. A stock yielding 4% today could yield 3% next month if the price rises 33% — the dividend hasn't changed, just the denominator.

Comparing yields across countries is misleading without accounting for withholding tax. A 5% Australian yield may net only 3.5% after 30% withholding for US investors.

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S&P 500 average dividend yield: ~1.3%. Yields above 6% warrant extra due diligence on payout sustainability.

How AllInvestView Uses This

AllInvestView tracks dividend yields for all holdings. Browse the highest dividend yield stocks, use the dividend tax calculator, or explore the dividend growth guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you calculate dividend yield?

Divide the annual dividend per share by the current stock price, then multiply by 100. For example, a $2 annual dividend on a $50 stock = 4.0% yield.

What is a good dividend yield?

Generally 2-6% is considered good. Yields above 6% may indicate risk or a declining stock price. The S&P 500 average yield is about 1.3%.

Does a high dividend yield mean a stock is a good investment?

Not necessarily. A very high yield can signal financial distress — the stock price may have dropped sharply. Always check the payout ratio and dividend history for sustainability.