Dividend Growth Calculator
Project future dividend income and Yield on Cost from Dividend Aristocrats and dividend growth stocks over 5 to 30 years.
What this calculator does
The Dividend Growth Calculator estimates your result instantly from the values you enter, using standard investing & wealth formulas. Project future dividend income and Yield on Cost from Dividend Aristocrats and dividend growth stocks over 5 to 30 years. Calculations run in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to a server, and the output is an estimate for planning rather than financial advice.
About Dividend Growth Calculator
The Dividend Growth Calculator forecasts future annual dividend payments for companies that consistently increase their dividend payout annually (such as Dividend Aristocrats and Dividend Kings).
Formula & Mathematical Calculation
Future Annual Dividend per Share = Current Dividend × ( 1 + Annual Dividend Growth Rate % )^Years
Calculation Example
$10,000 Invested in 3.0% Yield Stock with 8% Annual Dividend Growth for 20 Years: Starting Dividend = $300/yr. Year 20 Dividend = $1,398/yr (Yield on Cost = 13.98% on original investment!).
Key Benefits
- Forecasts future dividend income with annual payout raises
- Calculates Yield on Cost (YOC) over 5 to 30 years
- Essential for Dividend Growth Investing (DGI) strategies
- Projects retirement living income covered by dividends alone
- Free and comprehensive income tool
How to Use this Calculator
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Enter Initial Investment Amount
Input capital invested. -
Enter Current Dividend Yield (%)
Input current stock yield. -
Enter Annual Dividend Growth Rate (%)
Input historical dividend raise percentage (e.g. 7-10%). -
Calculate Growth
Click Calculate to view future annual income table.
Assumptions & Limitations
What the calculation assumes
- Every value you enter is treated as an exact, known amount.
- Rates and contributions are assumed to stay constant for the whole period unless the form asks for them separately.
- Results use standard financial formulas and ignore fees, penalties and promotional terms that are not entered above.
- Inflation, tax changes and market volatility are not modelled unless a field for them is provided.
- Amounts are unit-agnostic: results are returned in the same currency you enter.
What it does not cover
- Dividend Growth Calculator produces estimates for education and planning, not a quote, offer or professional advice.
- Real-world outcomes differ when fees, taxes, rounding rules or provider-specific terms apply.
- Local regulations and tax rules vary by country and change over time; verify current rules for your jurisdiction.
- Figures are only as accurate as the inputs you supply — check them before acting on the result.
- For decisions with lasting financial impact, confirm the numbers with a qualified professional.
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