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WDFC Dividend History & Analysis | 1.6% Yield

WDFC has a dividend yield of 1.6% and paid 3.7 USD per share in the last 12M. Review its complete payout history and a peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.63%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.70
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.60%
Overall Dividend Rating 57.97%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.05%
Payout Ratio 67.5%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 96.0%
Total Return 12m: -20.38%
Total Return 5y: 18.14%
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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.

Top Dividend Payers in Household Products

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
ENR 1,575 M 4.61% 2.76%
KMB 42,443 M 3.84% 3.90%
REYN 4,535 M 3.78% 3.15%
CLX 15,641 M 3.57% 2.43%
SPB 1,376 M 2.70% 3.57%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
WDFC 2,948 M 5.60% 96.0%
PG 368,351 M 4.90% 99.5%
CHD 23,564 M 3.42% 91.9%
KMB 42,443 M 2.66% 43.8%
CL 70,393 M 2.50% 99.6%

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WDFC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of July 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-07-18 2025-07-18 2025-07-31 Quarterly 0.94 0% 0.43%
2025-04-17 2025-04-18 2025-04-30 Quarterly 0.94 0% 0.43%
2025-01-17 2025-01-17 2025-01-31 Quarterly 0.94 6.8% 0.4%
2024-10-18 2024-10-18 2024-10-31 Quarterly 0.88 0% 0.35%
2024-07-19 2024-07-19 2024-07-31 Quarterly 0.88 0% 0.35%
2024-04-18 2024-04-19 2024-04-30 Quarterly 0.88 0% 0.38%
2024-01-18 2024-01-19 2024-01-31 Quarterly 0.88 6% 0.32%
2023-10-19 2023-10-20 2023-10-31 Quarterly 0.83 0% 0.4%
2023-07-13 2023-07-14 2023-07-31 Quarterly 0.83 0% 0.37%
2023-04-13 2023-04-14 2023-04-28 Quarterly 0.83 0% 0.47%
2023-01-12 2023-01-13 2023-01-31 Quarterly 0.83 6.4% 0.49%
2022-10-20 2022-10-21 2022-10-31 Quarterly 0.78 0% 0.49%
2022-07-14 2022-07-15 2022-07-29 Quarterly 0.78 0% 0.47%
2022-04-13 2022-04-15 2022-04-29 Quarterly 0.78 0% 0.42%
2022-01-13 2022-01-14 2022-01-31 Quarterly 0.78 8.3% 0.31%
2021-10-14 2021-10-15 2021-10-29 Quarterly 0.72 0% 0.31%
2021-07-15 2021-07-16 2021-07-30 Quarterly 0.72 0% 0.29%
2021-04-15 2021-04-16 2021-04-30 Quarterly 0.72 7.5% 0.28%
2021-01-14 2021-01-15 2021-01-29 Quarterly 0.67 0% 0.23%
2020-10-15 2020-10-16 2020-10-30 Quarterly 0.67 0% 0.35%
2020-07-16 2020-07-17 2020-07-31 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2020-04-16 2020-04-17 2020-04-30 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2020-01-16 2020-01-17 2020-01-31 Quarterly 0.67 9.8% N/A
2019-10-17 2019-10-18 2019-10-31 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A
2019-07-18 2019-07-19 2019-07-31 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A
2019-04-17 2019-04-19 2019-04-30 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A
2019-01-17 2019-01-18 2019-01-31 Quarterly 0.61 13% N/A
2018-10-18 2018-10-19 2018-10-31 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2018-07-19 2018-07-20 2018-07-31 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2018-04-19 2018-04-20 2018-04-30 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2018-01-18 2018-01-19 2018-01-31 Quarterly 0.54 10.2% N/A
2017-10-19 2017-10-20 2017-10-31 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2017-07-19 2017-07-21 2017-07-31 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2017-04-11 2017-04-14 2017-04-28 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2017-01-18 2017-01-20 2017-01-31 Quarterly 0.49 16.7% N/A
2016-10-19 2016-10-21 2016-10-31 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2016-07-13 2016-07-15 2016-07-29 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2016-04-13 2016-04-15 2016-04-29 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2016-01-13 2016-01-15 2016-01-29 Quarterly 0.42 10.5% N/A
2015-10-14 2015-10-16 2015-10-30 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2015-07-15 2015-07-17 2015-07-31 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2015-04-14 2015-04-16 2015-04-30 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2014-12-31 2015-01-05 2015-01-30 Quarterly 0.38 11.8% N/A
2014-10-15 2014-10-17 2014-10-31 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2014-07-09 2014-07-11 2014-07-31 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2014-04-09 2014-04-11 2014-04-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2014-01-02 2014-01-06 2014-01-31 Quarterly 0.34 9.7% N/A
2013-10-17 2013-10-21 2013-10-31 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2013-07-12 2013-07-16 2013-07-31 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2013-04-10 2013-04-12 2013-04-30 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A

WDFC Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of WDFC?

As of July 2025, WDFC`s dividend yield is 1.63%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.70 USD by the current share price of 212.99.

Does WDFC pay a dividend?

As of July 2025, WDFC paid a dividend of 3.70 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-07-18 and the payout was 0.94 USD.

How often does WDFC pay dividends?

WDFC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WDFC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-07-18.

Will WDFC pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.94 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-07-18. The next Ex-Dividend date for WD-40 (WDFC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WDFC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for WD-40 (WDFC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of WDFC?

WDFC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.60% per year.
Strong growth: WDFC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WDFC?

WDFC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.05%. If you bought WDFC's shares at 180.29 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.70 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.05% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WDFC?

WDFC Payout Consistency is 96.0%. 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: WD-40 has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WDFC have a good Dividend Yield?

WDFC`s 1.63% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WDFC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WDFC is 67.5%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of WDFC?

WDFC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 57.97%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WDFC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WDFC`s Outstanding Shares?

WD-40`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.27% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has WD-40 ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1997-08-01 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 15,002,000
1986 15,008,000 +0.04%
1987 15,042,000 +0.23%
1988 15,088,000 +0.31%
1989 14,782,600 -2.02%
1990 15,333,300 +3.73%
1991 14,583,300 -4.89%
1992 15,312,500 +5%
1993 15,294,100 -0.12%
1994 15,277,800 -0.11%
1995 15,588,200 +2.03%
1996 15,555,600 -0.21%
1997 15,294,100 -1.68%
1998 15,416,700 +0.8%
1999 15,584,000 +1.09%
2000 15,436,600 -0.95%
2001 15,746,700 +2.01%
2002 16,744,200 +6.33%
2003 17,073,900 +1.97%
2004 16,725,600 -2.04%
2005 16,776,600 +0.3%
2006 17,241,100 +2.77%
2007 17,092,800 -0.86%
2008 16,673,600 -2.45%
2009 16,652,000 -0.13%
2010 16,991,000 +2.04%
2011 16,205,000 -4.63%
2012 15,807,000 -2.46%
2013 15,366,000 -2.79%
2014 14,738,000 -4.09%
2015 14,461,000 -1.88%
2016 14,221,000 -1.66%
2017 14,011,000 -1.48%
2018 13,882,000 -0.92%
2019 13,746,000 -0.98%
2020 13,706,000 -0.29%
2021 13,752,000 +0.34%
2022 13,609,000 -1.04%
2023 13,584,000 -0.18%
2024 13,573,000 -0.08%
2025 13,567,000 -0.04%

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 per year (typically quarterly).
  • 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.