Dividend Yield Calculator

Dividend investors compare stocks by how much cash they pay relative to their price. This dividend yield calculator gives the yield at today's price, your yearly dividend income on the shares you hold, and your yield on cost — the yield based on what you actually paid, which grows as companies raise dividends over the years. It also converts the dividend to the “% of face value” figure companies use in their announcements.

How to use it

Enter the total dividend per share declared over the last 12 months and the current price.
Optionally add your holding, buy price and the share's face value.

Example

A stock trading at ₹400 paid ₹4 interim and ₹8 final dividends this year — ₹12 per share. Its yield is 12 ÷ 400 = 3%. If you hold 250 shares bought at ₹300, you receive₹3,000 a year, a 4% yield on your cost. With a ₹10 face value the company would describe this as a 120% dividend. Compare valuation with the P/E ratio calculator and total returns with the stock return calculator.

Disclaimer: Results are estimates for educational purposes only and are not financial, investment or tax advice. Please verify with your bank, broker or a SEBI-registered adviser before acting. Read the full disclaimer.

Frequently asked questions

How is dividend yield calculated?

Dividend yield = annual dividend per share ÷ share price × 100. A stock at ₹400 that pays ₹12 a year in dividends yields 3%. Add up all dividends declared in the last 12 months (interim + final + special) for the annual figure.

What is a good dividend yield in India?

The Nifty 50 has historically yielded around 1–1.5%. Many PSU, utility, oil and FMCG companies yield 3–6%. A very high yield can be a warning sign — the price may have fallen because the dividend is expected to be cut.

Are dividends taxable?

Yes. In India dividends are added to your income and taxed at your slab rate, and the company deducts TDS if dividends from it exceed the threshold in a year. Check the current rules for your situation.

What is the difference between dividend yield and dividend percentage?

Companies announce dividends as a percentage of face value — a 150% dividend on a ₹10 face value share is ₹15 per share. Dividend yield compares the dividend with the market price, which is what matters to an investor.