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WKL Dividend History & Analysis | 1.9% Yield

WKL has a dividend yield of 1.9% and paid 2.43 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.89%

Dividends per Share 12m 2.43

Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 11.69%

Overall Dividend Rating 58.33%

Yield on Cost 5y 3.87%

Payout Ratio 51.1%

Payouts in the last 12m 2

Payout Consistency 5y 44.24%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Total Return 12m: -31.1% (S&P 500: 18.1%)

Total Return 5y: 63.1% (S&P 500: 107.5%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group

Symbol	Market Cap (USD)	Dividend Yield TTM	Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
NCC-B	2,000 M	4.64%	7.10%
SPIE	9,239 M	3.14%	9.85%
SW	9,023 M	4.35%	6.92%
COOR	490 M	4.97%	4.52%
MATW	744 M	4.22%	5.15%

Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group

Symbol	Market Cap (USD)	Growth Rate (5y CAGR)	Payout Consistency
SW	9,023 M	33.3%	98.4%
EDEN	7,308 M	9.46%	92.7%
TEP	4,565 M	9.91%	96.5%
BRAV	2,036 M	9.24%	100%
CTAS	87,088 M	15.8%	92.5%

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Sodexo
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SPIE

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WKL Dividend History: Last 47 Payments (EUR) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date	Payment Date	Period	Dividend per Share	Dividend Growth Rate QoQ	Payout Yield
2025-08-26	2025-09-18	Interim	0.93	-38%	0.83%
2025-05-19	2025-06-11	Final	1.5	80.7%	0.94%
2024-08-27	2024-09-19	Interim	0.83	-39%	0.55%
2024-05-10	2024-06-04	Final	1.36	88.9%	0.93%
2023-08-29	2023-09-21	Interim	0.72	-39%	0.65%
2023-05-12	2023-06-06	Final	1.18	87.3%	1.07%
2022-08-30	2022-09-22	Interim	0.63	-38.8%	0.61%
2022-04-25	2022-05-18	Final	1.03	90.7%	1.1%
2021-08-31	2021-09-23	Interim	0.54	-39.3%	0.55%
2021-04-26	2021-05-19	Final	0.89	89.4%	1.17%
2020-09-01	2020-09-24	Interim	0.47	-40.5%	N/A
2020-04-27	2020-05-20	Final	0.79	102.6%	N/A
2019-08-27	2019-09-19	Interim	0.39	-39.1%	N/A
2019-04-24	2019-05-16	Final	0.64	88.2%	N/A
2018-08-27	2018-09-19	Interim	0.34	-47.7%	N/A
2018-04-23	2018-05-17	Final	0.65	225%	N/A
2017-08-28	2017-09-19	Interim	0.2	-66.7%	N/A
2017-04-24	2017-05-16	Final	0.6	215.8%	N/A
2016-08-29	2016-09-14	Interim	0.19	-66.7%	N/A
2016-04-25	2016-05-12	Final	0.57	216.7%	N/A
2015-09-24	2015-10-12	Interim	0.18	-74.6%	N/A
2015-04-24	2015-05-13	Final	0.71	1.4%	N/A
2014-04-25	2014-05-13	Final	0.7	1.4%	N/A
2013-04-26	2013-05-16	Final	0.69	1.5%	N/A
2012-04-27			0.68	1.5%	N/A
2011-04-29			0.67	1.5%	N/A
2010-04-23			0.66	1.5%	N/A
2009-04-23			0.65	1.6%	N/A
2008-04-24			0.64	10.3%	N/A
2007-04-24			0.58	5.5%	N/A
2006-04-28			0.55	0%	N/A
2005-04-18			0.55	0%	N/A
2004-04-23			0.55	0%	N/A
2003-04-22			0.55	3.8%	N/A
2002-04-25			0.53	6%	N/A
2001-05-08			0.5	8.7%	N/A
2000-04-18			0.46	15.2%	N/A
1999-04-19			0.3993	17.3%	N/A
1998-05-01			0.3403	21%	N/A
1997-04-18			0.2813	14.8%	N/A
1996-04-18			0.245	21.4%	N/A
1995-04-21			0.2019	18.4%	N/A
1994-05-04			0.1705	15.2%	N/A
1993-05-07			0.1481	13.8%	N/A
1992-05-08			0.1301	16%	N/A
1991-05-08			0.1122	15.9%	N/A
1990-05-09			0.0968	0%	N/A

WKL Dividend FAQ

Wolters Kluwer N.V. is a global provider of professional information, software solutions, and services operating across multiple segments, including Health, Tax & Accounting, Financial & Corporate Compliance, Legal & Regulatory, and Corporate Performance & ESG. The companys diverse offerings cater to various industries, such as healthcare, financial services, and legal services, supporting professionals in their decision-making and operational efficiency.

What is the Dividend Yield of WKL?

As of September 2025, WKL`s dividend yield is 1.89%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.43 EUR by the current share price of 104.40.

Does WKL pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, WKL paid a dividend of 2.43 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-26 and the payout was 0.93 EUR.

How often does WKL pay dividends?

WKL pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, WKL has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-26.

Will WKL pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.93 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-26. The next Ex-Dividend date for Wolters Kluwer (WKL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WKL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Wolters Kluwer (WKL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of WKL?

WKL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.7% per year.
Strong growth: WKL's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WKL?

WKL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.87%. If you bought WKL's shares at 64.07 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.43 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.87% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WKL?

WKL Payout Consistency is 99.1%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Wolters Kluwer has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WKL have a good Dividend Yield?

WKL`s 1.89% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WKL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WKL is 51.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of WKL?

WKL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 58.33%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WKL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WKL`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Wolters Kluwer`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -2.57% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Wolters Kluwer ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1999-04-28 with a factor of 4:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 4.

Year	Number of Shares	Annual Growth Rate
1998	277,519,400
1999	277,519,400
2000	280,165,300	+0.95%
2001	291,666,700	+4.11%
2002	290,265,500	-0.48%
2003	309,300,000	+6.56%
2004	310,100,000	+0.26%
2005	316,600,000	+2.1%
2006	321,400,000	+1.52%
2007	304,700,000	-5.2%
2008	288,990,800	-5.16%
2009	293,800,000	+1.66%
2010	296,400,000	+0.88%
2011	301,500,000	+1.72%
2012	300,700,000	-0.27%
2013	299,500,000	-0.4%
2014	300,100,000	+0.2%
2015	295,600,000	-1.5%
2016	293,300,000	-0.78%
2017	286,000,000	-2.49%
2018	276,100,000	-3.46%
2019	271,296,000	-1.74%
2020	265,530,500	-2.13%
2021	260,925,500	-1.73%
2022	253,922,500	-2.68%
2023	244,444,400	-3.73%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.