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Stock & ETF Dividend Income Calculator
Pick a dividend stock or ETF and see what it could pay you. Uses a daily snapshot of price, yield and dividend history, then projects income with and without reinvesting.
1. Choose and set up
Stock or ETF
2. What it could pay you
Yearly income in year 20
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- Income today
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- Total dividends received
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- Portfolio value
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- Yield on your cost
- – Yearly income ÷ money you put in
Income goal
Dividends per share, year by year
Projected yearly income
Both lines use the numbers above. The only difference is whether the dividends are reinvested.
Year-by-year projection
| Year | Shares | Yearly income | Monthly income | You put in | Value |
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How this calculator works
It starts with the dividends the company or fund paid over the last 12 months and the current share price. Each month it adds your contribution, pays the dividend (a twelfth of the yearly amount, per share) and, if you chose to reinvest, buys more shares with it. Every year the dividend per share grows by the rate you set, and the price grows by its own rate.
The two growth rates start from sensible defaults: the dividend growth is the company's 5-year history (capped at 8% so one great stretch does not set unrealistic expectations) and the price growth is a flat 4%. Both are only starting points. Past growth does not guarantee future growth, and dividends can be cut or stopped at any time.
What it leaves out
- Taxes, trading fees and fund expenses, which reduce what you actually keep.
- Currency changes: everything here is in US dollars.
- Special one-off dividends. Growth is measured on the regular, typical payment.
- Real payment dates. We spread each year's dividend evenly across the months.
This is an educational estimate, not investment advice. Check current figures with the issuer or your broker before you decide anything.
Investment Disclaimer
All information and tools on this website are provided for informational purposes only. The calculations, examples, and projections are simplified estimates and may not reflect real-world investment results.
Nothing on this website should be interpreted as financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. You are solely responsible for your investment decisions and any outcomes resulting from them.
Past performance and projected returns do not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.