Overall Rating:
The overall rating is a weighted average of the three other rated categories listed below. It is a general indication of the health of a dividend.
Dividend Yield:
This indicator measures a stock's current dividend yield, and compares it to similar stocks and historical yields.
Dividend History:
The rating for dividend history is determined by looking back at the frequency and amount of historical dividend payments.
Dividend Stability:
This indicator measures a stock's history of dividend increases; consistent increases over time will produce a favorable rating.