5-Year Average Dividend Yield
Returns the 5-year average dividend yield.
Supported Symbols
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| US Stocks | SYMBOL | AAPL, MSFT |
| ETFs | SYMBOL | SPY, QQQ |
Syntax
=FiveYearAverageDividendYield(Symbol)Returns
number
Returns the 5-year average dividend yield
Examples
=FiveYearAverageDividendYield("AAPL")=FiveYearAverageDividendYield("MSFT")=FiveYearAverageDividendYield("GOOGL")Cell reference
When to Use
- Fundamental analysis
- Company valuation
- Financial screening
When NOT to Use
| Scenario | Use Instead |
|---|---|
| Need historical data | Historical functions |
Common Issues & FAQ
Why am I getting "NA"?
Check that the symbol is valid and the company has reported financials.
Related Formulas
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- Gross Margin
- Gross Profit
- Interest Coverage Ratio
- Invoice Turnover
- Leverage Ratio
- Levered Free Cash Flow
- Long Term Debt To Capital Ratio
See FiveYearAverageDividendYield used in a complete workbook: Dividend Safety Screener Excel: Payout Coverage and Recession Risk in May 2026
