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Per-Share
DPS — Dividends Per Share
Total dividends paid per share over the period.
Definition
Dividends per share (DPS) is the dollar amount of dividends declared per share over a period, usually a fiscal year.
Formula
Total Dividends ÷ Diluted Shares Outstanding
Why it matters
DPS history is one of the cleanest signals of management's confidence and discipline. Long, uninterrupted dividend growth (think 25+ years) is rare and often correlates with durable competitive advantage. Cuts often precede deeper trouble.
How Standard Equity uses it
Shown in the main table along with the dividend yield (DPS ÷ share price) and the payout ratio (DPS ÷ EPS).
The metric
| Category | Per-Share |
|---|---|
| Unit | $ |