WKL Dividend History & Analysis | 3.4% Yield

WKL has a dividend yield of 3.4% and paid 2.52 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.42%
Payout Ratio 42.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 12.8%
Consistency Lifetime 100%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.1%
Payout FCF 41.2%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 70%
Chowder Number yield + growth 16.3% meets 12% target for healthy growth
Yield vs Average 5y +100.9% avg 1.7% vs now 3.42%
Debt / EBITDA leverage 2.2x healthy
Income per 10k invested 342 EUR per year
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly WKL annual dividends paid per share, showing the total cash Wolters Kluwer distributed to shareholders each year.
Dividend Growth Year over Year WKL year-over-year dividend growth rate, showing how Wolters Kluwer's dividend per share increased or decreased each year compared to the prior year.
Price and Yield per Payout History WKL dividend yield history versus share price over the past 5 years, showing how Wolters Kluwer's payout yield moved at each dividend payment relative to its stock price.
┅┅ Payout Yield (right) Price (left)

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Support Services

Top 10 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
NCC-B ST
NCC (publ)
1,879 M 5.49% 9.58%
SW PA
Sodexo
8,979 M 6.15% 6.62%
BRAV ST
Bravida Holding
2,811 M 4.00% 3.48%
SPIE PA
SPIE
9,301 M 2.20% 6.17%
REN AS
Relx
55,683 M 2.43% 3.58%
ELIS PA
Elis
6,255 M 1.77% 3.57%
ISS CO
ISS
6,905 M 1.32% 2.30%
RBA NYSE
RB Global
20,758 M 1.14% 2.32%
CTAS NASDAQ
Cintas
71,881 M 0.94% 2.04%
UNF NYSE
Unifirst
4,898 M 0.67% 0.71%
Top 9 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
NCC-B ST
NCC (publ)
1,879 M 21.73% 99.2%
CTAS NASDAQ
Cintas
71,881 M 16.99% 100.0%
SPIE PA
SPIE
9,301 M 16.38% 100.0%
ISS CO
ISS
6,905 M 16.85% 100.0%
SW PA
Sodexo
8,979 M 24.49% 88.4%
REN AS
Relx
55,683 M 7.64% 100.0%
BRAV ST
Bravida Holding
2,811 M 6.38% 100.0%
UNF NYSE
Unifirst
4,898 M 5.62% 100.0%
VSEC NASDAQ
VSE
6,015 M 0.21% 95.8%

WKL Dividend History

Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data

Jan - -
Feb - -
Mar - -
Apr 0.22% 20
May 1.10% 80
Jun - -
Jul - -
Aug 0.64% 100
Sep - -
Oct - -
Nov - -
Dec - -

Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.

Last 10 Payments (EUR) as of July 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-25 2026-06-17 Final 1.59 +71% 2.59%
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 0% 0.55%

WKL Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of WKL?

As of July 2026, WKL's dividend yield is 3.42%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.52 EUR by the current share price of 62.44.

Does WKL pay a dividend?

As of July 2026, WKL paid a dividend of 2.52 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-25 and the payout was 1.59 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 2026-05-25.

WKL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WKL for the next payments are between 0.14 (-91.2%) and 1.711 (+7.6%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.96%.

Will WKL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.59 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-25. 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 12.8% 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 3.09%. If you bought WKL's shares at 81.67 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.52 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.09% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WKL?

WKL Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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 3.42% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WKL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WKL is 42.2%. 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 69.95%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WKL Outstanding Shares Analysis

The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in WKL's Outstanding Shares?

Wolters Kluwer's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 5.52% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -95.6%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has WKL ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Apr 28, 1999 with a ratio of 4:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 4 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1998 277,519,400 0%
1999 277,519,400 0%
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 290,100,000 +0.38%
2010 300,300,000 +3.52%
2011 301,500,000 +0.4%
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%
2024 236,902,100 -3.09%
2025 230,408,000 -2.74%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-07-07 02:36 UTC