How it works
Current yield = annual preferred dividend / current price × 100. Redemption and price changes are excluded.
Input definitions
- Annual dividend per share
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Current price per share
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
A worked example
- Annual dividend per share
- 5
- Current price per share
- 80
Assumptions & limits
Planning model using the rates, cash flows and periods entered. Examples are illustrative, not market quotes or personalised financial advice. Taxes, inflation and transaction costs are excluded unless explicitly entered.
Sources & review
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Method updated 2026-10-18. Content checked against the stated method and examples. Our verification approach.
Common questions
Does current yield include a future redemption gain?
No. It divides the stated annual dividend by today’s price. Yield to call and total return require cash-flow timing.
How does Preferred share current yield work?
Current yield = annual preferred dividend / current price × 100. Redemption and price changes are excluded.
What should I check before using Preferred share current yield?
Planning model using the rates, cash flows and periods entered. Examples are illustrative, not market quotes or personalised financial advice. Taxes, inflation and transaction costs are excluded unless explicitly entered.