Dividend Yield Calculator
Turn a rupee dividend into a yield on the current price and on the price you actually paid.
Result
- Annual dividend income
- ₹2,000
- 100 shares
- Income per month (average)
- ₹166.67
- Dividends are lumpy — this is the annual figure spread evenly
- Amount invested at cost
- ₹40,000
Dividends are declared at the board’s discretion and can be reduced or skipped. A high yield is sometimes the result of a falling price rather than a generous payout. This is information, not advice.
Estimated from the numbers you entered — not a projection of guaranteed returns.
About this calculator
Dividend yield expresses the cash a company pays out as a percentage of what a share costs today. Yield on cost does the same sum against the price you originally paid, which is why a long-held position can show a much higher yield than the screen does. Past dividends are not a commitment — boards can cut or skip them.
Formula
- Dividend yield % = (Annual dividend per share ÷ Current market price) × 100
- Yield on cost % = (Annual dividend per share ÷ Your average buy price) × 100
- Annual dividend income = Annual dividend per share × Shares held
Frequently asked questions
Should I use the last dividend or the last twelve months?
Use the total of the last twelve months, including interim and final dividends. A single interim dividend annualised will overstate the yield.
Why is my yield on cost higher than the screen yield?
Because it is measured against what you paid, not what the share costs today. If the price has risen since you bought, yield on cost will be higher — the extra yield is on your old, cheaper entry.
Is a high dividend yield always good?
No. Yield rises when the price falls, so an unusually high yield can be the market pricing in a dividend cut. Check whether the payout is covered by earnings and cash flow.