List of Upcoming Dividends 2025

FAQs

• What is a dividend?

  A dividend is a portion of a company's earnings distributed to shareholders, usually in cash or additional shares.

• What is the ex-dividend date?

  The ex-dividend date is the date on which a stock begins trading without the value of its next dividend payment. To receive the dividend, you must own the stock before this date.

• What is the record date?

  The record date is the date set by the company to determine which shareholders are eligible to receive the dividend.

• What is the payment date?

  The payment date is the date on which the company distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders.

• What is a dividend yield?

  Dividend yield is the annual dividend payment expressed as a percentage of the stock's current price. It is calculated as Annual Dividend / Stock Price.

• What is considered a good dividend yield?

  A good dividend yield typically depends on the industry and market conditions, but a yield between 2% and 6% is generally considered healthy and sustainable.

• Can dividends change over time?

  Yes, companies can increase, decrease, or suspend dividends based on their financial performance and future strategies.

• Do all companies pay dividends?

  No, not all companies pay dividends. Some reinvest their earnings into growth opportunities instead of distributing them to shareholders.