Dividends Per Share Calculator: Easily Compute DPS for Investors
You divide the annual cash dividend by shares outstanding to get dividends per share (DPS). For example, $325 000 ⁄ 650 000 shares = $0.50. S&P 500 firms distributed $561 billion in dividends during 2022 (S&P Dow Jones Indices, 2023).
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Dividends Per Share (DPS)
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How to use the tool
Step 1 – Enter dividends: Type the total cash paid to shareholders, e.g. $325 000 or $189 500.75.
Step 2 – Enter shares: Add the current shares outstanding, e.g. 650 000 or 500 000.
Step 3 – Click “Calculate”. The tool shows dividends per share instantly.
Formula applied: $$ DPS = rac{Total\;Annual\;Dividends}{Shares\;Outstanding} $$
Check: If dividends = $325 000 and shares = 650 000, $$ DPS = rac{325\,000}{650\,000} = 0.50 $$ (50 cents per share).
REIT minimum payout: 90 % of taxable income (IRS Publication 535, 2022).
FAQ
What is dividends per share?
DPS tells you how much cash each share received during a year, calculated by dividing total dividends by shares outstanding (Investopedia, URL).
How does the calculator work?
It parses your two inputs, verifies they are positive numbers, then divides dividends by shares to deliver a rounded DPS figure in seconds.
Why track DPS instead of total dividends?
DPS controls for company size, letting you compare dividend policies across firms of different market capitalisations (Morningstar Guide, 2023).
Does a higher DPS guarantee a better investment?
No. You must confirm earnings cover the payout ratio; unsustainable dividends can signal future cuts (OECD Corporate Finance Data, 2022).
How often should you recalculate DPS?
Update it after each dividend declaration or share-count change, typically every quarter for U.S. listed companies (NYSE Listing Manual, 2023).
What happens to DPS after a stock split?
Shares double in a 2-for-1 split, so DPS halves; your total cash received stays unchanged because you own more shares (SEC, 2023).
Can a company pay dividends without profits?
Yes, firms may use retained earnings or debt, but “borrowing to fund dividends erodes long-term value” (Moody’s Dividend Policy Report, 2022).
How is DPS linked to dividend yield?
Dividend yield equals DPS divided by current share price; a $2 DPS on a $50 stock yields 4 % (CFA Institute Curriculum, 2023).
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