Dividend yield is the annual dividend divided by the stock price, expressed as a percentage. Yield = (annual dividend ÷ stock price) × 100. It shows the income return from a stock. High yields can signal value or distress.
Example
$3 annual dividend on $60 stock = 5% yield.
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