The method
How it is worked out
Income = S × d Yield = dp × 100
- S
- Shares held
- d
- Yearly dividend per share
- p
- Share price
Dividend Calculator
Estimate annual dividend income and dividend yield from shares held, dividend per share and share price. The result updates as you type so you can compare scenarios quickly.
Keep in mind
What it leaves out
- Dividends can changeCompanies raise, cut or skip dividends. Past payouts aren't promised.
- TaxDividend tax and allowances aren't applied.
- ReinvestingThis doesn't reinvest dividends. Doing so would grow the income.
Use the calculator to compare scenarios rather than as a guaranteed forecast.
About the Dividend Calculator
Estimate the yearly cash income from a share holding and the yield implied by the current share price. This helps an income investor understand how a stated dividend per share relates to the shares owned and to the current value of the position.
How it works and an example to tryShow less
How to use the result
Multiply the number of shares by the annual dividend per share to obtain annual income. Divide that dividend per share by the current share price to estimate yield, and display a monthly equivalent for comparison. The tool assumes an unchanged dividend in its longer view; payments can be cut or suspended, and tax is excluded.
Example to try
Enter 100 shares, a dividend of 1.20 per share and the current share price. First inspect the annual cash income, then change the share price without altering the dividend. Yield moves even though the cash paid per share has not changed.
Put it to work
Try it on a real situation
Load an example
What moves the result most
Worked out from your figures above. Tap a row to try it.
Who uses it, and when
Income investors comparing dividend shares, retirees estimating cash income from a portfolio, and anyone checking whether a headline yield is realistic against the dividend actually paid.
Mistakes worth avoiding
- Chasing a high yield that only looks high because the share price has collapsed.
- Assuming last year's dividend will be paid again this year.
- Forgetting dividend tax and the tax-free allowance in your country.
Questions
What does the Dividend Calculator do?
Estimate annual dividend income and dividend yield from shares held, dividend per share and share price.
How should I use the result?
Multiply the number of shares by the annual dividend per share to obtain annual income. Divide that dividend per share by the current share price to estimate yield, and display a monthly equivalent for comparison. The tool assumes an unchanged dividend in its longer view; payments can be cut or suspended, and tax is excluded.
Does TechBullion store the information I enter?
The core calculation or transformation runs in your browser. Normal website security and analytics may still record page-level events, but the tool does not need to create a public record from your inputs.
What mistakes do people make with a dividend calculator?
Chasing a high yield that only looks high because the share price has collapsed. Assuming last year's dividend will be paid again this year. Forgetting dividend tax and the tax-free allowance in your country.
Is the result guaranteed?
No. Use the result as a practical check or planning aid and verify important decisions with the relevant primary source, provider or professional advice.
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Calculator results are estimates based on the figures entered and are not financial, investment, legal or tax advice.