View Data
Dividend guide

Record date vs ex-dividend date

Record date and ex-dividend date are often confused. They describe different parts of the dividend administration process.

Data note: DividendTen publishes factual snapshots for research and education. Tables are not recommendations, ratings, or buy/sell lists. Verify all figures against primary or licensed sources before relying on them.

Record date

The record date is the company date used to determine which holders are recorded for the declared dividend.

Ex-dividend date

The ex-dividend date is set around market settlement rules and is the date most calendar tables show prominently.

Payment date

The payment date is when the dividend is scheduled to be paid. DividendTen shows all three dates when data is available.