KWR Dividend History & Analysis | 1.4% Yield
KWR has a dividend yield of 1.4% and paid 2.03 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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KWR Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 2026-10-16 | 2026-10-30 | Quarterly | 0.53 | +4.3% | N/A |
| 2026-07-17 | 2026-07-17 | 2026-07-31 | Quarterly | 0.508 | 0% | 0.33% |
| 2026-04-16 | 2026-04-16 | 2026-04-30 | Quarterly | 0.508 | 0% | 0.39% |
| 2026-01-16 | 2026-01-16 | 2026-01-30 | Quarterly | 0.508 | 0% | 0.32% |
| 2025-10-17 | 2025-10-17 | 2025-10-31 | Quarterly | 0.508 | +4.7% | 0.39% |
| 2025-07-17 | 2025-07-17 | 2025-07-31 | Quarterly | 0.485 | 0% | 0.41% |
| 2025-04-16 | 2025-04-16 | 2025-04-30 | Quarterly | 0.485 | 0% | 0.48% |
| 2025-01-17 | 2025-01-17 | 2025-01-31 | Quarterly | 0.485 | 0% | 0.36% |
| 2024-10-17 | 2024-10-17 | 2024-10-31 | Quarterly | 0.485 | +6.6% | 0.29% |
| 2024-07-17 | 2024-07-17 | 2024-07-31 | Quarterly | 0.455 | 0% | 0.24% |
| 2024-04-15 | 2024-04-16 | 2024-04-30 | Quarterly | 0.455 | 0% | 0.24% |
| 2024-01-16 | 2024-01-17 | 2024-01-31 | Quarterly | 0.455 | 0% | 0.23% |
| 2023-10-16 | 2023-10-17 | 2023-10-31 | Quarterly | 0.455 | +4.6% | 0.31% |
| 2023-07-14 | 2023-07-17 | 2023-07-31 | Quarterly | 0.435 | 0% | 0.22% |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-14 | 2023-04-28 | Quarterly | 0.435 | 0% | 0.22% |
| 2023-01-13 | 2023-01-17 | 2023-01-31 | Quarterly | 0.435 | 0% | 0.23% |
| 2022-10-14 | 2022-10-17 | 2022-10-31 | Quarterly | 0.435 | +4.8% | 0.31% |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-07-15 | 2022-07-29 | Quarterly | 0.415 | 0% | 0.31% |
| 2022-04-13 | 2022-04-14 | 2022-04-29 | Quarterly | 0.415 | 0% | 0.26% |
| 2022-01-13 | 2022-01-17 | 2022-01-31 | Quarterly | 0.415 | 0% | 0.19% |
| 2021-10-14 | 2021-10-15 | 2021-10-29 | Quarterly | 0.415 | 0% | 0.18% |
KWR Dividend FAQ
As of August 2026, KWR's dividend yield is 1.43%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.03 USD by the current share price of 163.02.
As of August 2026, KWR paid a dividend of 2.03 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-10-16 and the payout was 0.53 USD.
KWR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, KWR has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-10-16.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KWR for the next payments are between 0.525 (-0.9%) and 0.534 (+0.8%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.30%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.53 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-10-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for Quaker Chemical (KWR) is 2026-10-16.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Quaker Chemical (KWR) is 2026-10-16.
KWR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.30% per year. Strong growth: KWR's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
KWR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.88%. If you bought KWR's shares at 230.71 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.03 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.88% of your original purchase price.
KWR 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: Quaker Chemical has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
KWR's 1.43% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of KWR is 26.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
KWR's Overall Dividend Rating is 56.26%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
KWR Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-08-23 02:05 UTC