WFRD Dividend History & Analysis | 1.6% Yield

WFRD has a dividend yield of 1.6% and paid 1.03 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.63%
Payout Ratio 19.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 100.00%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.17%
Payout FCF 16.0%
Streak Years 2
Dividend Rating 59.32%

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: 74.6%
Total Return 5y: 679.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Oil & Gas Equipment & Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
USAC 3,961 M 8.73% 23.9%
TEN 27,674 M 4.74% 16.4%
TS 27,558 M 4.82% 14.7%
KGS 4,705 M 5.04% 13.8%
TE 7,869 M 2.66% 18.4%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
KGS 4,705 M 118% 100%
LBRT 4,524 M 87.6% 70.0%
WTTR 1,659 M 77.6% 100%
NOV 7,364 M 78.7% 83.5%
FUR 1,381 M 87.5% 67.2%

Quality Dividend Peers in Oil & Gas Equipment & Services

SLB
Schlumberger
 3.00% Yield
HAL
Halliburton
 2.96% Yield
AROC
Archrock
 3.26% Yield
BKR
Baker Hughes
 2.03% Yield

WFRD Dividend History: Last 7 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 2026-03-05 Quarterly 0.275 10% 0.27%
2025-11-06 2025-11-06 2025-12-04 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.34%
2025-08-06 2025-08-06 2025-09-04 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.44%
2025-05-06 2025-05-06 2025-06-05 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.57%
2025-02-21 2025-02-21 2025-03-19 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.36%
2024-11-06 2024-11-06 2024-12-05 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.28%
2024-08-13 2024-08-13 2024-09-12 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.23%

WFRD Dividend FAQ

Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ: WFRD) is a global energy-services firm that supplies equipment and integrated solutions across the full well lifecycle-drilling, evaluation, completion, production, and intervention-for oil, natural gas, and geothermal projects.

What is the Dividend Yield of WFRD?

As of March 2026, WFRD`s dividend yield is 1.63%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.03 USD by the current share price of 97.83.

Does WFRD pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, WFRD paid a dividend of 1.03 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-06 and the payout was 0.275 USD.

How often does WFRD pay dividends?

WFRD pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WFRD has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-06.

WFRD dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WFRD for the next 4 payments are between 0.292 (+6.2%) and 0.379 (+37.8%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will WFRD pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.275 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-06. The next Ex-Dividend date for Weatherford International (WFRD) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WFRD?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Weatherford International (WFRD) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of WFRD?

WFRD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 100% per year.
Strong growth: WFRD's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WFRD?

WFRD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 8.17%. If you bought WFRD's shares at 12.55 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.03 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 8.17% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WFRD?

WFRD 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: Weatherford International has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WFRD have a good Dividend Yield?

WFRD`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 WFRD?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WFRD is 19.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of WFRD?

WFRD`s Overall Dividend Rating is 59.32%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WFRD Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WFRD's Outstanding Shares?

Weatherford International's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.02% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has WFRD ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 89,344,000
1986 89,344,000
1987 89,344,000
1988 74,144,000 -17.01%
1989 75,555,600 +1.9%
1990 80,000,000 +5.88%
1991 80,000,000
1992 80,000,000
1993 105,454,500 +31.82%
1994 91,428,600 -13.3%
1995 143,333,300 +56.77%
1996 184,516,100 +28.73%
1997 192,615,400 +4.39%
1998 155,860,500 -19.08%
1999 155,860,500
2000 155,860,500
2001 155,860,500
2002 126,554,000 -18.8%
2003 146,950,000 +16.12%
2004 152,366,000 +3.69%
2005 358,326,000 +135.17%
2006 346,308,000 -3.35%
2007 348,543,000 +0.65%
2008 702,636,000 +101.59%
2009 737,865,000 +5.01%
2010 757,617,000 +2.68%
2011 762,789,000 +0.68%
2012 768,000,000 +0.68%
2013 776,000,000 +1.04%
2014 777,000,000 +0.13%
2015 782,000,000 +0.64%
2016 937,000,000 +19.82%
2017 993,000,000 +5.98%
2018 1,001,000,000 +0.81%
2019 70,000,000 -93.01%
2020 70,000,000
2021 70,000,000
2022 73,000,000 +4.29%
2023 74,000,000 +1.37%
2024 74,900,000 +1.22%
2025 72,500,000 -3.2%

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: 2026-03-01 02:16