Investment Calculators
Dividend Calculator
Calculate the income a holding produces from its dividend per share, the yield on your cost and the payment per period.
Annual dividend income
$950
- Dividend yield
- 5%
- Average monthly income
- $79.17
- Total income over the period
- $11,406
How this calculator works
Income = shares × dividend per share; Yield = dividend ÷ price × 100
- growth
- the annual rate at which the dividend per share increases
Example calculation
Illustrative example — not advice
Worked example — the dividend calculator as it loads, using the default figures below.
- 01Enter shares held: 500.
- 02Enter price per share: $38.
- 03Enter annual dividend per share: $2.
- 04Enter annual dividend growth: 4%.
- 05Enter years held: 10 years.
- 06Read the annual dividend income from the results panel: $950.
Annual dividend income: $950. Dividend yield: 5%. Average monthly income: $79.17. Total income over the period: $11,406.
These figures come straight from the calculator above running on the values listed, so you can retype them and confirm every number yourself. Change any input and the results update immediately. Illustrative only — not a quote, offer or recommendation.
Important considerations
- Dividends are discretionary and can be cut at any time.
- Tax on dividend income is not included.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a high yield a good sign?
Not necessarily. A yield can be high because the share price has fallen, which often signals stress rather than value.
Disclaimer
Legamoney calculators are educational tools. Results are estimates based on the figures you enter and do not constitute financial, tax or legal advice.
Last reviewed 2026-08-01