Calculate dividend yield
Formula: Annual Yield (%) = (Annual Dividend Income ÷ Investment) × 100
Want to calculate the actual monthly dividend income from a yield and investment? Use Calculate Monthly Dividend Income or the Main Dividend Income Calculator.
Dividend yield vs dividend income
Dividend yield is a percentage. Dividend income is a cash amount. This page calculates yield from income; the income calculators do the opposite.
FAQ
What is a “good” dividend yield?
It depends on the investment. Many people plan with a range like 3%–7%, but higher yields can mean higher risk. Use this calculator to test different income and investment scenarios.
Why show “monthly yield”?
Most dividend yields are quoted annually. We show an equivalent monthly yield for planning only (annual yield divided by 12).