WKL Dividend History & Analysis | 1.8% Yield

WKL has a dividend yield of 1.8% and paid 2.43 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.78%
Payout Ratio 90.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 14.17%
Consistency Lifetime 99.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.85%
Payout FCF 36.3%
Streak Years 36
Dividend Rating 66.08%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -61%
Total Return 5y: 7.2%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SW 7,395 M 6.14% 6.31%
SPIE 9,439 M 2.38% 6.25%
ELIS 6,732 M 1.91% 3.61%
RBA 21,143 M 1.17% 2.86%
CTAS 76,648 M 0.82% 2.55%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
TEP 3,746 M 15.0% 96.6%
EDEN 4,932 M 12.7% 93.2%
SW 7,395 M 16.7% 96.6%
UNF 3,888 M 7.74% 94.8%
ELIS 6,732 M 6.74% 74.2%

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SPIE
SPIE
 2.38% Yield

WKL Dividend History: Last 47 Payments (EUR) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record 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 -71.2% N/A
1999-04-19 1.5973 17.3% N/A
1998-05-01 1.3614 21% N/A
1997-04-18 1.1254 13.5% N/A
1996-04-18 0.9914 21.4% N/A
1995-04-21 0.8168 18.4% N/A
1994-05-04 0.6898 15.1% N/A
1993-05-07 0.599 13.8% N/A
1992-05-08 0.5264 13.7% N/A
1991-05-08 0.4629 13.7% N/A
1990-05-09 0.407 0% N/A

WKL Dividend FAQ

Wolters Kluwer N.V. (AS: WKL) is a global provider of professional information, software and services, operating across Health; Tax & Accounting; Financial & Corporate Compliance; Legal & Regulatory; and Corporate Performance & ESG segments. Its offerings span clinical decision-support tools for hospitals and digital-health firms, compliance platforms for tax, audit and legal professionals, and enterprise software that helps corporations meet financial, sustainability and safety reporting requirements. The company, founded in 1836, is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands, and serves customers in Europe, North America, APAC, Africa and beyond.

What is the Dividend Yield of WKL?

As of February 2026, WKL`s dividend yield is 1.78%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.43 EUR by the current share price of 67.70.

Does WKL pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, 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.

WKL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WKL for the next 4 payments are between 0.239 (-74.3%) and 0.743 (-20.1%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will WKL pay dividends in 2026?

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 14.2% 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 3.85%. If you bought WKL's shares at 63.17 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.43 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.85% 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 1.78% 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 90.0%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of WKL?

WKL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 66.08%. 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?

Wolters Kluwer's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.16% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

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
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 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 234,000,000 -1.23%

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: 2026-02-06 03:08