What you provide
What you provide
- Total dividends: Common dividends declared or paid for the selected period.
- Net income: Positive after-tax income for the matching period and entity.
DIVIDENDS / EARNINGS DISTRIBUTION
Dividend Payout Ratio Calculator
Calculate how much entered net income was distributed as dividends and show the corresponding retained amount and retention percentage.
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Calculation path
Total dividends are divided by matching-period net income; the undistributed balance is also shown as retained earnings from these inputs.
Calculation path
Dividend payout ratio = total dividends / net income x 100.
What you receive
What you receive
- Dividend payout ratio
- Retention ratio
- Entered earnings retained after dividends
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Choose the maximum decimal places shown. This does not increase source accuracy.
Use consistent accounting periods and treatment of preferred dividends, extraordinary items, buybacks, and non-controlling interests.
This calculator is an educational scenario model, not investment, tax, accounting, or valuation advice. Confirm definitions, timing, and decisions with source documents and a qualified professional.