Dividend planning toolkit
Yield on Cost Calculator
Measure how a dividend growth stock could improve your income on original capital over time if the company keeps raising payouts.
Yield on Cost Projection
Update the assumptions below to model a realistic dividend-income path.
How to interpret the result
Treat the output as a planning range, not a guarantee. Dividend policy, taxes, inflation, and market valuation can all change faster than a spreadsheet implies.
Keep exploring
Use the related calculators and guides to test the same assumptions from a different angle.
Frequently asked questions
What is yield on cost?
Yield on cost is the current annual dividend income from an investment divided by the original purchase price.
Is a high yield on cost enough by itself?
No. A company can show attractive historical growth while still becoming overvalued or facing business deterioration.
When is this most useful?
It is useful when comparing lower-yield, higher-growth dividend names against higher-yield, slower-growth alternatives.