Return Example The stock price for Stock A was $10 per share 1 year ago. The stock is currently trading at $9.50 per share and shareholders just received a $1 dividend. What return was earned over the past year? 1.00+($9.50-510.00) R $1000 5% 5-45-4 Return Example The stock price for Stock A was $10 per share 1 year ago. The stock is currently trading at $9.50 per share and shareholders just received a $1 dividend. What return was earned over the past year? $1.00 + ($9.50 - $10.00 ) $10.00 R = = 5%