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Dividend Calculator 2026

Calculate your future dividend income and portfolio growth with our Dividend Calculator. Analyze the power of Dividend Reinvestment Plans (DRIP) and tax implications.

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2Advanced Settings

End Portfolio Value
$327,992
Total Dividends
$81,317
Principal
Dividends
Growth
Detailed breakdown of dividend portfolio growth projections
Dividend Calculator Results showing contributions, dividends, taxes, and yield metrics
MetricValue
Total Contributions$130,000
Gross Dividends+$81,317
Tax Paid (15%)-$12,198
Yield on Cost (Year 20)6.87%
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How to Use the Dividend Calculator

This tool estimates how your investment portfolio will grow over time through stock appreciation and dividend payments, specifically highlighting the compounding effect of reinvesting dividends (DRIP).

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Portfolio Details

Enter your starting portfolio value and the annual dividend yield.

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Monthly Contribution

Input any regular monthly additions. Regular contributions significantly accelerate growth.

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Growth & Taxes

Estimate appreciation, dividend growth, and tax rate.

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Toggle DRIP

Enable 'Reinvest Dividends' to simulate automatic reinvestment compounding.

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Methodology & Formulas

Our calculator projects future value by calculating the portfolio balance monthly, accounting for capital appreciation, new contributions, and dividend payouts.

Future Value Formula

FV = P * (1 + (r_p + r_d)/n)^(nt) + PMT * [ ... ]

Combines stock price appreciation (r_p) and dividend yield (r_d), compounded monthly (n=12).

Dividend Yield

Yield = (Annual Div / Share Price) × 100%

The percentage of current price paid out annually.

Reinvestment (DRIP)

New Shares = (Div × (1 - Tax)) / Price

Buying more shares with net dividend income.

Dividend Calculator 2026

Calculate your future dividend income and portfolio growth with our Dividend Calculator. Analyze the power of Dividend Reinvestment Plans (DRIP) and tax implications.

The Power of Compound Dividends

Dividends provide a steady stream of income. When reinvested, they buy more shares, which in turn generate more dividends—a cycle known as compounding.

Compounding Effect
More Shares = More Dividends
Which buys even MORE Shares...

Dividend Yield vs. Growth

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High Yield

  • • High immediate income
  • • Often slower growth companies (Utilities, REITs)
  • • Lower capital appreciation
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High Growth

  • • Lower starting yield
  • • Rapidly increasing payouts
  • • Better inflation protection long-term

Key Dividend Investing Terms

Dividend Yield

A financial ratio (dividend/price) that shows how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its stock price.

Payout Ratio

The percentage of earnings paid to shareholders in dividends. A lower ratio (e.g., <60%) often suggests the dividend is sustainable.

Ex-Dividend Date

The cutoff date to buy a stock and receive the upcoming dividend. You must own the stock before this date.

DRIP

"Dividend Reinvestment Plan." A program that automatically reinvests your cash dividends into additional shares or fractional shares.

Dividend Aristocrats

S&P 500 companies that have increased their dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years.

Yield Trap

A stock with a deceptively high yield caused by a falling stock price, often signaling financial trouble or an impending dividend cut.

Reinvesting vs. Cashing Out: The Compound Effect

Albert Einstein reportedly called compound interest the "eighth wonder of the world." In dividend investing, this effect is turbo-charged when you reinvest your payouts.

Cashing Out

If you take dividends as cash, your investment grows only by the stock price appreciation. Your share count stays static.

Reinvesting (DRIP)

You use dividends to buy more shares. Next quarter, those new shares pay you dividends too, creating "interest on interest".

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is a good dividend yield?

A 'good' yield depends on market conditions and risk tolerance. Generally, 2% to 6% is considered healthy for stable companies. Extremely high yields (over 8-10%) can sometimes indicate financial distress.

Q:How does DRIP work?

DRIP stands for Dividend Reinvestment Plan. Instead of receiving cash, your dividends are automatically used to purchase additional shares (or fractional shares) of the underlying stock, often without commission fees.

Q:Are dividends taxed?

Yes, in most jurisdictions. 'Qualified' dividends are taxed at capital gains rates (0%, 15%, or 20% in the US), while 'ordinary' dividends are taxed as regular income. Our calculator allows you to set an estimated tax rate.

Q:Does this calculator account for inflation?

This calculator projects nominal values. To understand the real purchasing power of your future portfolio, you should consider the effect of inflation separately or use our Inflation Calculator.
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