WWD Dividend History & Analysis | 0.4% Yield

WWD has a dividend yield of 0.4% and paid 1.16 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.44%
Payout Ratio 15.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 14.57%
Consistency Lifetime 97.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.99%
Payout FCF 16.3%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 65.65%

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: 87.6%
Total Return 5y: 200.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
AALB 3,528 M 4.19% 6.42%
G1A 11,152 M 2.01% 8.07%
SU 158,155 M 1.77% 7.05%
NDA 7,865 M 2.87% 4.82%
FIP 600 M 3.03% 4.40%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ATMU 4,732 M 110% 100%
CDRE 1,310 M 47.6% 99.2%
MLI 12,434 M 40.0% 63.7%
ESAB 5,933 M 36.3% 100%
FIP 600 M 58.7% 98.0%

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ITT
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NDSN
Nordson
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DANR
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MLI
Mueller Industries
 1.43% Yield
MWA
Mueller Water Products
 1.04% Yield

WWD Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 2026-03-05 Quarterly 0.32 14.3% 0.08%
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 2025-12-04 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.1%
2025-08-21 2025-08-21 2025-09-04 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.11%
2025-05-22 2025-05-22 2025-06-05 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.14%
2025-02-20 2025-02-20 2025-03-06 Quarterly 0.28 12% 0.15%
2024-11-21 2024-11-21 2024-12-05 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.14%
2024-08-22 2024-08-22 2024-09-05 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.16%
2024-05-21 2024-05-22 2024-06-05 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.14%
2024-02-16 2024-02-20 2024-03-05 Quarterly 0.25 13.6% 0.18%
2023-11-17 2023-11-20 2023-12-04 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.17%
2023-08-11 2023-08-14 2023-08-28 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.17%
2023-05-19 2023-05-22 2023-06-05 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.2%
2023-02-17 2023-02-21 2023-03-07 Quarterly 0.22 15.8% 0.22%
2022-11-10 2022-11-14 2022-11-28 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.19%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-08-29 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.19%
2022-05-16 2022-05-17 2022-05-31 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.19%
2022-02-17 2022-02-21 2022-03-07 Quarterly 0.19 16.9% 0.16%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-11-29 Quarterly 0.1625 0% 0.13%
2021-08-13 2021-08-16 2021-08-30 Quarterly 0.1625 0% 0.14%
2021-05-17 2021-05-18 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.1625 0% 0.13%
2021-02-19 2021-02-22 2021-03-08 Quarterly 0.1625 100% N/A
2020-11-13 2020-11-16 2020-11-30 Quarterly 0.0813 0% N/A
2020-08-14 2020-08-17 2020-08-31 Quarterly 0.0813 0% N/A
2020-05-15 2020-05-18 2020-06-01 Quarterly 0.0813 -71% N/A
2020-02-14 2020-02-18 2020-03-03 Quarterly 0.28 72.3% N/A
2019-11-15 2019-11-18 2019-12-02 Quarterly 0.1625 0% N/A
2019-08-19 2019-08-20 2019-09-03 Quarterly 0.1625 0% N/A
2019-05-17 2019-05-20 2019-06-03 Quarterly 0.1625 0% N/A
2019-02-15 2019-02-19 2019-03-05 Quarterly 0.1625 14% N/A
2018-11-09 2018-11-13 2018-11-27 Quarterly 0.1425 0% N/A
2018-08-20 2018-08-21 2018-09-04 Quarterly 0.1425 0% N/A
2018-05-18 2018-05-21 2018-06-04 Quarterly 0.1425 0% N/A
2018-02-16 2018-02-20 2018-03-06 Quarterly 0.1425 14% N/A
2017-11-10 2017-11-13 2017-11-27 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2017-08-18 2017-08-22 2017-09-05 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2017-05-18 2017-05-22 2017-06-05 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2017-02-15 2017-02-20 2017-03-06 Quarterly 0.125 13.6% N/A
2016-11-09 2016-11-14 2016-11-28 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2016-08-11 2016-08-15 2016-08-29 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2016-05-19 2016-05-23 2016-06-06 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2016-02-18 2016-02-22 2016-03-07 Quarterly 0.11 10% N/A
2015-11-12 2015-11-16 2015-11-30 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-08-13 2015-08-17 2015-08-31 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-05-14 2015-05-18 2015-06-01 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-02-11 2015-02-13 2015-03-02 Quarterly 0.1 25% N/A
2014-11-13 2014-11-17 2014-12-01 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2014-08-15 2014-08-19 2014-09-02 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2014-05-15 2014-05-19 2014-06-02 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2014-02-12 2014-02-17 2014-03-03 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2013-11-14 2013-11-18 2013-12-02 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A

WWD Dividend FAQ

Woodward, Inc. (WWD) designs and manufactures control solutions for aerospace and industrial applications. The company operates in two segments.

What is the Dividend Yield of WWD?

As of March 2026, WWD`s dividend yield is 0.44%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.16 USD by the current share price of 351.17.

Does WWD pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, WWD paid a dividend of 1.16 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-19 and the payout was 0.32 USD.

How often does WWD pay dividends?

WWD pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WWD has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-19.

WWD dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WWD for the next payments are between 0.285 (-10.9%) and 0.314 (-1.9%). This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.34%.

Will WWD pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.32 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for Woodward (WWD) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WWD?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of WWD?

WWD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 14.6% per year.
Strong growth: WWD's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WWD?

WWD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.99%. If you bought WWD's shares at 117.03 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.16 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.99% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WWD?

WWD Payout Consistency is 97.5%. 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: Woodward has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WWD have a good Dividend Yield?

WWD`s 0.44% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WWD?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WWD is 15.1%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of WWD?

WWD`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.65%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WWD Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WWD's Outstanding Shares?

Woodward's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.21% 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 WWD ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Feb 15, 2008 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 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
1994 70,200,000
1995 69,700,000 -0.71%
1996 69,357,400 -0.49%
1997 67,855,900 -2.16%
1998 67,681,700 -0.26%
1999 67,926,000 +0.36%
2000 68,826,000 +1.32%
2001 69,456,000 +0.92%
2002 68,742,000 -1.03%
2003 68,736,000 -0.01%
2004 69,828,000 +1.59%
2005 70,283,000 +0.65%
2006 70,078,000 -0.29%
2007 70,038,000 -0.06%
2008 69,166,000 -1.25%
2009 69,710,000 +0.79%
2010 70,181,000 +0.68%
2011 70,393,000 +0.3%
2012 69,713,000 -0.97%
2013 69,021,000 -0.99%
2014 66,739,000 -3.31%
2015 64,452,000 -3.43%
2016 63,671,000 -1.21%
2017 63,709,000 +0.06%
2018 64,059,000 +0.55%
2019 64,673,000 +0.96%
2020 64,892,000 +0.34%
2021 65,099,000 +0.32%
2022 60,928,000 -6.41%
2023 61,846,000 +1.51%
2024 61,141,000 -1.14%
2025 61,590,000 +0.73%

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: 2026-03-21 02:41