Calculate dividend yield, annual dividend income, and projected returns from any stock. See how dividend reinvestment (DRIP) grows your income over time.
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Use the current market price and the last declared annual dividend per share.
Your current holding to calculate total annual income.
Companies that grow dividends 5-10% per year dramatically increase income over a decade.
Dividend yield compares annual dividend income to the share price. A 4% yield on a Rs.500 stock means Rs.20 annual dividend per share. Growing dividends compound like interest.
It depends on the sector and interest rates. In India, 2-4% yield is common for quality large caps. Above 6-7% may signal a value trap. A consistent and growing dividend is more important than a high yield.
No. High dividend yield can mean the share price has fallen (yield goes up when price falls). Focus on dividend payout consistency, earnings coverage, and growth of dividends over time.
Yes. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate (added to total income). TDS at 10% is deducted if dividend exceeds Rs.5,000 per company per year. No separate dividend tax from 2020 onwards.
Automatically buying more shares with dividend income instead of taking cash. Compounding dividends can multiply long-term wealth significantly. Many international brokers offer automatic DRIP.
A dividend yield of 3-6% is generally considered attractive. Above 8% may indicate the stock price has fallen significantly (distress signal). Below 1% is common for high-growth companies that reinvest earnings.