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Dividend Yield Calculator

Calculate the annual dividend return of a stock.

Last reviewed: 27 Sept 2026

For FY 2026-27 · India

Annual dividend per share₹

Total dividends per share over the last 12 months.

Share price₹

Current market price per share.

Shares heldshares

For your annual dividend income.

Quick examples

Dividend yield2.50%

₹20 a year on a ₹800 share.

Share price (₹)Dividend yield (%)

What you are seeing: At your price the yield is 2.50%; a lower price with the same dividend gives a higher yield.

Dividend yield2.50%

Annual dividend income₹2,000

What each result means

Dividend yield

What it is: Annual dividend ÷ price.

Your value: 2.50%

Past payouts relative to today's price.

Annual dividend income

What it is: Dividend per share × shares.

Your value: ₹2,000

Before tax.

Year-by-year breakdown

Dividend Yield Calculator year-by-year schedule
Price scenario	Share price (₹)	Dividend (₹)	Yield	Income on your shares (₹)
Price −20%	₹640.00	₹20.00	3.13%	₹2,000
Price −10%	₹720.00	₹20.00	2.78%	₹2,000
Price +10%	₹880.00	₹20.00	2.27%	₹2,000

How to read this: the rows show how the yield changes if the price moved while the dividend stayed the same.

Showing the first 3 of 5 years. Want charts, formulas and the full schedule? Get the detailed PDF.

What this calculator does

Dividend yield is the annual dividend per share divided by the share price. This calculator also shows the dividend income on your holding.

What your result means

Yield is based on past dividends; companies can cut or raise them. A high yield can reflect a falling price.

Formula

1. Dividend yield

Yield = D ÷ P × 100

Symbols

D: Annual dividend per share
P: Share price

Worked example

₹20 ÷ ₹800 = 2.5%.

Working for your numbers

Yield = ₹20.00 ÷ ₹800.00 × 100 = 2.500%
Income = ₹20.00 × 100 = ₹2,000

Frequently asked questions

Are dividends taxed?

Yes, in India dividends are taxed at your slab rate, with TDS above the threshold.

Is a high yield always good?

Not necessarily; this page does not rate stocks.

When should I talk to a professional instead?

Before a real decision, especially a large or long-term one, speak to a SEBI-registered investment adviser or a qualified professional. This page is educational only.

Symbols and assumptions

D: Dividend per share
P: Price

Dividend stays the same.
Does not account for taxes, fees, expense ratios or exit loads.

Sources and review

Reviewed 2026-09-29 · Next review 2027-09-29

Not investment advice. VIA Capital is not a SEBI-registered investment adviser and this calculator does not recommend any fund, product or investment strategy. Market-linked investments are subject to market risk; assumed returns are not indicative of future results.

Important limitation. This is an educational estimate based solely on the values and formula shown. It is not financial, tax or investment advice. Actual returns will differ from any assumed rate. Verify with a qualified financial professional before making any investment decision.

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How it works

Measures the annual dividend income relative to the stock price or your purchase price (Yield on Cost).

The formula

Yield = (Dividend Per Share / Price) × 100

Price: Market price or Purchase price

Worked example

₹5 dividend on a ₹100 stock is a 5% yield.

Pro tips

Yield on Cost shows the return on your initial investment.
High yield can sometimes be a 'dividend trap' if the stock price is crashing.

Common mistakes

Ignoring the dividend payout ratio of the company.

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