Dividends are the distribution of earnings to stockholders by a company. Dividends are usually paid out from current earnings.
This figure may be provided as a per share figure, an annual figure, or a compound annual figure. The dividends per share paid for the most recent fiscal year-end.
Benefit
If the Y1 dividend is lower than the TTM dividend, it means the company has recently raised its dividend.
Origin
This information is received primarily from the company, but also can be taken from The Wall Street Journal. This information is updated weekly.