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WKL Dividend History & Analysis | 2.7% Yield

WKL has a dividend yield of 2.7% and paid 2.43 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.73%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.43
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 14.82%
Overall Dividend Rating 63.40%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.88%
Payout Ratio 45.8%
Payouts in the last 12m 2
Payout Consistency 5y 44.24%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -44.2% (S&P 500: 14.2%)
Total Return 5y: 41.7% (S&P 500: 100.6%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SW 7,587 M 11.8% 12.4%
EDEN 5,012 M 6.51% 2.97%
TEP 3,958 M 6.84% 1.79%
MATW 830 M 3.79% 4.37%
SPIE 9,196 M 2.26% 7.0%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
SW 7,587 M 43.3% 93.9%
EDEN 5,012 M 12.0% 92.7%
TEP 3,958 M 12.5% 91.7%
ELIS 6,443 M 7.80% 72.3%
UNF 3,120 M 7.59% 92.6%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare WKL Dividends with its Peer-Group

MATW
Matthews International
 3.79% Yield
SPIE
SPIE
 2.26% Yield
RBA
RB Global
 1.15% Yield
ELIS
Elis
 1.94% Yield

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

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 five segments: Health; Tax & Accounting; Financial & Corporate Compliance; Legal & Regulatory; and Corporate Performance & ESG. Its offerings span clinical decision-support tools, tax-and-audit automation platforms, compliance solutions for banks and insurers, regulatory workflow software, and enterprise ESG reporting systems.

What is the Dividend Yield of WKL?

As of December 2025, WKL`s dividend yield is 2.73%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.43 EUR by the current share price of 88.86.

Does WKL pay a dividend?

As of December 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.

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 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 14.8% 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 3.88%. If you bought WKL's shares at 62.70 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.43 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.88% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WKL?

WKL Payout Consistency is 97.0%. 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 2.73% 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 45.8%. 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 63.40%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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.