Calculate your dividend income across all timeframes — daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly
Large-cap stocks with strong analyst ratings and high dividend yields
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6.91% YieldPetroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras
5.66% YieldVerizon Communications Inc.
5.58% YieldTotalEnergies SE
4.71% YieldBlackstone Inc.
4.42% YieldRio Tinto Plc
4.34% YieldHSBC Holdings plc.
4.34% YieldBristol-Myers Squibb Company
4.20% YieldDividend yield is the annual dividend payment divided by the stock price, expressed as a percentage. A stock trading at $100 with a $4 annual dividend has a 4% yield. Higher yields mean more income per dollar invested.
Companies pay dividends on different schedules: quarterly (most common in the US), monthly (preferred by income investors), semi-annually, or annually. Our calculator breaks down income across all frequencies.
Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by the current stock price. Formula: (Annual Dividend / Share Price) × 100.
Dividend Per Share
The dollar amount paid per share each year. Calculated as: Share Price × (Yield / 100).
Ex-Dividend Date
The date by which you must own the stock to receive the next dividend payment.
DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment)
Automatically reinvesting dividends to buy more shares, compounding your returns over time.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. A ratio under 60% is generally considered sustainable.
Dividend Aristocrats
S&P 500 companies that have increased dividends for 25+ consecutive years. They're considered the most reliable dividend payers.
Annual dividend income = Number of Shares × Share Price × (Dividend Yield / 100). For example, 100 shares at $50 with a 4% yield = 100 × $50 × 0.04 = $200/year. Divide by 12 for monthly ($16.67), by 4 for quarterly ($50), etc.
A good dividend yield typically ranges from 2% to 6%. The S&P 500 average is around 1.5-2%. Yields above 6% may be unsustainable, so always check the payout ratio and company financials. Focus on companies with a history of consistent and growing dividends.
Qualified dividends are taxed at the long-term capital gains rate (0%, 15%, or 20% depending on income). Ordinary dividends are taxed at your regular income tax rate. Holding stock for at least 60 days around the ex-dividend date qualifies for the lower rate.
To earn $50,000/year from a 4% dividend yield portfolio, you'd need $1,250,000 invested ($50,000 / 0.04). At 3% yield, you'd need about $1,670,000. Use our calculator above to experiment with different amounts and yields to plan your dividend income strategy.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates based on current dividend yields. Actual dividends may vary as companies can increase, decrease, or eliminate dividends at any time. Past dividend payments do not guarantee future payments. This is not financial advice — consult a qualified financial advisor for investment decisions.