Investors in Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) may be eyeing potential gains from the company's dividends.

Ahead of the tech company’s first-quarter earnings release after the close on Thursday, May 28, Dell boasts an annual dividend yield of 0.83% ($2.52 a year), and a quarterly dividend amount of 63 cents per share.

So, how can investors use its dividend yield to pocket a regular $500 per month?

To earn $500 per month or $6,000 annually from dividends alone, you would need an investment of approximately $726,967 or around 2,381 shares. For a more modest $100 per month or $1,200 per year, you would need $145,332 or around 476 shares.

To Calculate

Divide the desired annual income ($6,000 or $1,200) by the dividend ($2.52 in this case). So, $6,000 / $2.52 = 2,381 ($500 per month), and $1,200 / $2.52 = 476 shares ($100 per month).

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