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Dividend Payout Ratio Calculator

Dividend payout ratio — the share of earnings paid out as dividends — and the retention ratio.

Enter values

Results update as you type.

Result

Payout ratio

50%

Retention ratio
50%
Step-by-stepShow
  1. Payout ratio = 2.4 ÷ 4.8 × 100 = 50%

About the Dividend Payout Ratio Calculator

Dividend payout ratio — the share of earnings paid out as dividends — and the retention ratio.

Also known as: payout ratio, dividend payout, retention ratio.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter dividends per share, earnings per share.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Open “Step-by-step” to see how the answer was worked out.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Formula

Payout ratio = Dividends per share ÷ Earnings per share × 100

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • Dividends per share = 2.4
  • Earnings per share = 4.8

the calculator returns:

  • Payout ratio: 50%
  • Retention ratio: 50%

Working

  1. Payout ratio = 2.4 ÷ 4.8 × 100 = 50%