How can I calculate dividends payout for a stock?

The dividend payout is based on the number of shares you have. Dividend is declared per share i.e. $0.10/share. So if you have 1000 shares, the dividend payout is $100.

The dividend yield is based on the amount of dividends paid out/declared versus the market price of the stock at that time. It can fluctuate.

If you want to compare the yield, you have to calculate it based on the price you bought the stock.

Hi anon,

Yes, however I'd advise you to actually calculate the dividend payout based on the annouced dividend per share multiplier by the actual number of shares you hold. Dividend payout is a fixed number, whereas share price can fluctuate and hence your yield will actually change. Having $1000 invested in 100 shares of $10 each will yield 3% if your shares are paying 30 cents for the dividend, but if the price changes, you still get 30 cents per dividend, but your yield would have dropped or risen.