What is Dividend Yield?
Dividend Yield is the percentage return an investor receives in dividends, calculated as the annual dividend divided by share price. Yields above 4% often signal mature businesses — but extremely high yields can be a warning sign that the market expects a dividend cut.
Formula
Dividend Yield = Annual Dividend Per Share ÷ Share Price
How TopTier Strategy uses Dividend Yield
We track dividend yield alongside payout ratio to assess sustainability — yield without coverage is often a trap.
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