Dividend Growth Calculator

Estimate future dividend income, dividend growth, yield on cost, total dividends, and annual payout growth over time.

Calculate Dividend Growth

Formula: future dividend = current dividend × (1 + growth rate)^years. Future income = future dividend × future shares.
Enter dividend details, then calculate future dividend income.

How the dividend growth calculator works

Current income:
Shares owned × current annual dividend per share.

Future dividend:
Current dividend × annual dividend growth over the projection period.

Future income:
Future dividend per share × future shares owned.

Total dividends:
The estimated sum of annual dividend income over the full projection.

Why use a dividend growth calculator?

A dividend growth calculator helps estimate how future income may grow when a company or ETF increases its dividend over time.

It is useful for dividend stocks, dividend ETFs, retirement income planning, income investing, and yield-on-cost examples.

What this calculator can estimate

Frequently asked questions

Does this calculator use live dividend data?

No. Enter the current annual dividend per share manually. This keeps the page simple and avoids needing a market data API.

What is dividend growth?

Dividend growth is the rate at which a company or fund increases its dividend payout over time.

What is yield on cost?

Yield on cost compares future dividend income to the original amount invested or current portfolio cost basis.

Can this be used for dividend ETFs?

Yes. You can use it for dividend ETFs, individual dividend stocks, income funds, and other dividend-paying investments.