About DivScout
Building a clean dividend payment database from SEC filings
Mission
DivScout aims to provide investors and researchers with reliable, validated dividend payment data extracted directly from official SEC EDGAR filings. By processing XBRL data and applying intelligent quality checks, we create a clean database of historical dividend information.
Data Quality
Our confidence scoring system evaluates each dividend record based on multiple factors:
- Detection and filtering of annual totals vs. individual payments
- Validation of payment dates and amounts
- Identification of potential data quality issues
- Only high-confidence records (≥0.8 score) displayed by default
Open Source
DivScout is built as an open-source project with two main components:
- Backend Parser: github.com/chonito7919/DivScout
- Web Dashboard: github.com/chonito7919/divscout-web
Current Status
DivScout is currently in active development with:
- Coverage of select companies (AAPL, JNJ, TGT, and expanding)
- Historical dividend data from SEC filings
- Batch-updated data processing
- Continuous improvements to validation algorithms
Important Disclaimer
DivScout is for educational and informational purposes only.
This platform does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendations, or any form of professional guidance. Always conduct your own research and consult with qualified financial professionals before making investment decisions.