Yield on Cost Calculator

Estimate dividend yield on original cost, current dividend income, future yield on cost, dividend growth, and income goal progress.

Calculate Yield on Cost

Formula: yield on cost = annual dividend income ÷ original investment cost × 100.
Enter dividend details, then calculate your yield on cost.

How the yield on cost calculator works

Annual dividend income:
Shares owned × annual dividend per share, plus any extra annual dividend income entered.

Yield on cost:
Annual dividend income ÷ original investment cost.

Current yield:
Annual dividend per share ÷ current share price.

Future yield on cost:
Projected future dividend income ÷ original investment cost.

Why use a yield on cost calculator?

A yield on cost calculator shows how much income an investment produces compared with the original amount paid.

It is useful for dividend stocks, dividend ETFs, retirement income planning, dividend growth investing, and long-term income tracking.

What this calculator can estimate

Frequently asked questions

What is yield on cost?

Yield on cost is annual dividend income divided by the original amount paid for the investment.

How is yield on cost different from current yield?

Current yield uses the current share price. Yield on cost uses your original cost basis.

Does this calculator use live dividend data?

No. Enter the dividend per share, share count, and share price manually.

Can this be used for dividend ETFs?

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