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KWR Dividend History & Analysis | 1.8% Yield

KWR has a dividend yield of 1.8% and paid 2.47 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.78%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.47
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.52%
Overall Dividend Rating 55.75%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.06%
Payout Ratio 29.3%
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y 98.53%

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.
Total Return 12m: -7.4% (S&P 500: 14.2%)
Total Return 5y: -40.4% (S&P 500: 100.6%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
EVK 7,050 M 8.84% 5.88%
FF 139 M 7.12% 4.20%
BNR 8,246 M 4.16% 3.79%
AVNT 2,745 M 3.50% 3.19%
AKZA 10,824 M 3.49% 2.64%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
MTX 1,831 M 19.7% 95.8%
BNR 8,246 M 13.9% 95.5%
IOSP 1,838 M 10.5% 82.0%
ASH 2,629 M 9.82% 92.4%
FUL 3,162 M 7.73% 93.8%

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KWR Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 2026-01-30 Quarterly 0.508 0% N/A
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% 0.47%
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% 0.23%
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 5.1% 0.18%
2021-07-15 2021-07-16 2021-07-30 Quarterly 0.395 0% 0.17%
2021-04-15 2021-04-16 2021-04-30 Quarterly 0.395 0% 0.16%
2021-01-14 2021-01-15 2021-01-29 Quarterly 0.395 0% 0.14%
2020-10-15 2020-10-16 2020-10-30 Quarterly 0.395 2.6% N/A
2020-07-16 2020-07-17 2020-07-31 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2020-04-15 2020-04-16 2020-04-30 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2020-01-16 2020-01-17 2020-01-31 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2019-10-16 2019-10-17 2019-10-31 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2019-07-16 2019-07-17 2019-07-31 Quarterly 0.385 4.1% N/A
2019-04-15 2019-04-16 2019-04-30 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2019-01-16 2019-01-17 2019-01-31 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2018-10-16 2018-10-17 2018-10-31 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2018-07-16 2018-07-17 2018-07-31 Quarterly 0.37 4.2% N/A
2018-04-13 2018-04-16 2018-04-30 Quarterly 0.355 0% N/A
2018-01-16 2018-01-17 2018-01-31 Quarterly 0.355 0% N/A
2017-10-16 2017-10-17 2017-10-31 Quarterly 0.355 0% N/A
2017-07-13 2017-07-17 2017-07-31 Quarterly 0.355 2.9% N/A
2017-04-11 2017-04-13 2017-04-28 Quarterly 0.345 0% N/A
2017-01-12 2017-01-17 2017-01-31 Quarterly 0.345 0% N/A
2016-10-13 2016-10-17 2016-10-31 Quarterly 0.345 0% N/A
2016-07-13 2016-07-15 2016-07-29 Quarterly 0.345 7.8% N/A
2016-04-13 2016-04-15 2016-04-29 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2016-01-13 2016-01-15 2016-01-29 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2015-10-14 2015-10-16 2015-10-30 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2015-07-15 2015-07-17 2015-07-31 Quarterly 0.32 6.7% N/A
2015-04-14 2015-04-16 2015-04-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2015-01-14 2015-01-16 2015-01-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2014-10-15 2014-10-17 2014-10-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2014-07-15 2014-07-17 2014-07-30 Quarterly 0.3 20% N/A
2014-04-14 2014-04-16 2014-04-30 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-01-15 2014-01-17 2014-01-31 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2013-10-15 2013-10-17 2013-10-31 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A

KWR Dividend FAQ

Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE: KWR), operating as Quaker Houghton, manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of formulated specialty chemicals and provides chemical-management services for heavy-industrial and manufacturing applications worldwide. Its product line spans metal-removal and cleaning fluids, corrosion inhibitors, die-cast mold releases, heat-treatment quenchants, hydraulic fluids, specialty greases, offshore subsea energy-control fluids, rolling lubricants, and surface-treatment chemicals, serving end-markets such as steel, aluminum, automotive, aerospace, offshore, can-making, mining, and metal-working.

What is the Dividend Yield of KWR?

As of December 2025, KWR`s dividend yield is 1.78%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.47 USD by the current share price of 138.99.

Does KWR pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, KWR paid a dividend of 2.47 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-16 and the payout was 0.508 USD.

How often does KWR pay dividends?

KWR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, KWR has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-16.

KWR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KWR for the next 4 payments are between 0.497 (-2.2%) and 0.513 (+1.0%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will KWR pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.508 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for Quaker Chemical (KWR) is 2026-01-16.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KWR?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Quaker Chemical (KWR) is 2026-01-16.

What is the Dividend Growth of KWR?

KWR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.52% per year.
Strong growth: KWR's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of KWR?

KWR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.06%. If you bought KWR's shares at 233.22 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.47 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.06% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of KWR?

KWR Payout Consistency is 98.8%. 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.

Does KWR have a good Dividend Yield?

KWR`s 1.78% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of KWR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of KWR is 29.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of KWR?

KWR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 55.75%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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 in the last 12m (TTM).
  • 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.

Last update: 2025-12-01 04:43