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WWD (NASDAQ) - Dividend History and Outstanding Shares

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Outstanding Shares

Outstanding Shares 10 Years Trend: the Outstanding Shares of Woodward Inc (WWD) are shrinking at a rate of -0.73% per year on average over the last 10 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -15.56%. This correlation quantifies the strength and direction of the relationship between stock splits, issuing new shares, and share buybacks.

Growth Rate: -0.73% / Correlation: -15.56%: Investors prefer a decreasing number of outstanding shares as it can enhance EPS, increase the demand for shares and demonstrate management's commitment to shareholder value.

Stock Splits: Last Stock Split 2008-02-15 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 (Mill.) Growth
2023 62.04 +1.82%
2022 60.93 -6.41%
2021 65.1 +0.32%
2020 64.89 +0.34%
2019 64.67 +0.96%
2018 64.06 +0.55%
2017 63.71 +0.06%
2016 63.67 -1.21%
2015 64.45 -3.43%
2014 66.74 -3.31%
2013 69.02 -0.99%
2012 69.71 -0.97%
2011 70.39 +0.3%
2010 70.18 +0.68%
2009 69.71 +0.79%
2008 69.17 -1.25%
2007 70.04 -0.06%
2006 70.08 -66.79%
2005 211.03 +202.22%
2004 69.83 +1.59%
2003 68.74 -0.01%
2002 68.74 -83.49%
2001 416.36 +504.95%
2000 68.83 +1.32%
1999 67.93 +0.36%
1998 67.68 -0.26%
1997 67.86 -2.16%
1996 69.36 -0.49%
1995 69.7 -0.71%
1994 70.2

Dividend Yields & Ratings

Overall Dividend Rating 6.47
Dividends Paid TTM 0.88 Yield TTM 0.65%
Dividends Paid Average 5y 0.69 Yield Average 5y 0.51%
Growth Rate 5y 5.92% Yield on Cost 5y 1.08%
Payout Consistency all time 98.2% First Payout 1995-08-11
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Last 25 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Date Period Dividend Rate Growth
2023-11-17 Quarterly 0.22
2023-08-11 Quarterly 0.22
2023-05-19 Quarterly 0.22
2023-02-17 Quarterly 0.22 15.8%
2022-11-10 Quarterly 0.19
2022-08-12 Quarterly 0.19
2022-05-16 Quarterly 0.19
2022-02-17 Quarterly 0.19 16.9%
2021-11-12 Quarterly 0.1625
2021-08-13 Quarterly 0.1625
2021-05-17 Quarterly 0.1625
2021-02-19 Quarterly 0.1625 100%
2020-11-13 Quarterly 0.08125
2020-08-14 Quarterly 0.08125
2020-05-15 Quarterly 0.08125 -71%
2020-02-14 Quarterly 0.28 72.3%
2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.1625
2019-08-19 Quarterly 0.1625
2019-05-17 Quarterly 0.1625
2019-02-15 Quarterly 0.1625 14%
2018-11-09 Quarterly 0.1425
2018-08-20 Quarterly 0.1425
2018-05-18 Quarterly 0.1425
2018-02-16 Quarterly 0.1425 14%
2017-11-10 Quarterly 0.125
Dividends, a critical component of investing, offer insights into Woodward Inc financial health:

  • WWD`s 0.65% Dividend Yield is calculated by dividing the dividend payments of the last 12-Months (TTM) of 0.88 USD by the current stock price.
  • 1.08% Yield on Cost is a metric for long-term investors, reflecting the current dividend yield of 0.65% compared to a 5-Year old purchase price. This metric helps investors assess the income growth potential of their investments over time.
  • The 98.2% Payout Consistency of WWD Dividends gauges Stability (Values above 80%) or Fragility (Values under 60%).
  • The Average Dividend Growth Rate of 5.92% per year in the last 5-Years showcases WWD`s commitment to shareholders. Steady or increasing dividends over time can be a sign of a healthy financial outlook.
As an investor, understanding the dividend-related metrics of WWD Woodward Inc is essential for building a balanced and income-generating portfolio.

The Overall Dividend Rating of 6.47 is quantified on a scale from 0 to +10.
Ratings surpassing 5 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 7.5 are exceptionally strong. The calculations includes the above mentioned: Yield, Yield on Cost, Consistency of Dividend Payment and Growth Rate/CAGR over time.