Dividend per Share
Abbreviation: DPS
Plain-English definition
The dividend amount paid or declared for each eligible share over a specified period.
Why it matters
A monthly amount and an annual total describe different periods and should not be compared directly.
Example
A hypothetical quarterly payment of $0.25 produces $1 annually if all four payments remain unchanged.
How income investors use it
Check company declarations and separate recurring payments from irregular special distributions.
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