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WBS Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

WBS's dividend history, current yield (3.1%), dividend growth rate (0%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Regional Banks).

Yield 12m 3.14%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.60
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Overall Dividend Rating 46.18%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.41%
Payout Ratio 30.0%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 96.4%
Total Return 12m: 30.89%
Total Return 5y: 106.14%
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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.

Top Dividend Payers in Regional Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
PEO 12,169 M 11.5% 47.0%
SACH 47 M 19.6% 13.9%
BBAR 4,140 M 5.69% 38.3%
SWED-A 30,485 M 9.63% 26.2%
ACA 56,072 M 7.50% 19.6%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
BBAR 4,140 M 96.6% 47.3%
PEO 12,169 M 56.4% 80.4%
AMTB 727 M 56.5% 78.0%
AZA 5,222 M 38.0% 81.6%
OSBC 769 M 39.3% 75.6%

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WBS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of June 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-05-12 2025-05-12 2025-05-22 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.76%
2025-02-10 2025-02-10 2025-02-20 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.66%
2024-11-01 2024-11-01 2024-11-12 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.77%
2024-07-29 2024-07-29 2024-08-08 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.82%
2024-05-03 2024-05-06 2024-05-16 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.89%
2024-02-02 2024-02-05 2024-02-16 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.87%
2023-11-02 2023-11-03 2023-11-13 Quarterly 0.4 0% 1.05%
2023-08-01 2023-08-02 2023-08-16 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.85%
2023-05-05 2023-05-08 2023-05-22 Quarterly 0.4 0% 1.2%
2023-02-03 2023-02-06 2023-02-17 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.74%
2022-11-03 2022-11-04 2022-11-14 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.77%
2022-08-01 2022-08-02 2022-08-17 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.88%
2022-05-11 2022-05-12 2022-05-27 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.86%
2022-01-27 2022-01-28 2022-02-11 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.66%
2021-11-08 2021-11-09 2021-11-23 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.68%
2021-08-02 2021-08-03 2021-08-17 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.84%
2021-05-04 2021-05-05 2021-05-19 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.76%
2021-02-08 2021-02-09 2021-02-23 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.81%
2020-11-09 2020-11-10 2020-11-24 Quarterly 0.4 0% 1.08%
2020-08-04 2020-08-05 2020-08-19 Quarterly 0.4 0% 1.49%
2020-05-05 2020-05-06 2020-05-20 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2020-02-10 2020-02-11 2020-02-25 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2019-11-08 2019-11-12 2019-11-26 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2019-08-02 2019-08-05 2019-08-19 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2019-05-03 2019-05-06 2019-05-20 Quarterly 0.4 21.2% N/A
2019-02-11 2019-02-12 2019-02-26 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2018-11-05 2018-11-06 2018-11-20 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2018-08-03 2018-08-06 2018-08-20 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2018-05-04 2018-05-07 2018-05-21 Quarterly 0.33 26.9% N/A
2018-02-12 2018-02-13 2018-02-27 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2017-11-06 2017-11-07 2017-11-21 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2017-08-03 2017-08-07 2017-08-21 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2017-05-04 2017-05-08 2017-05-22 Quarterly 0.26 4% N/A
2017-02-10 2017-02-14 2017-02-28 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2016-11-04 2016-11-08 2016-11-22 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2016-08-04 2016-08-08 2016-08-22 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2016-05-05 2016-05-09 2016-05-23 Quarterly 0.25 8.7% N/A
2016-02-05 2016-02-09 2016-02-23 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2015-11-06 2015-11-10 2015-11-24 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2015-08-06 2015-08-10 2015-08-24 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2015-04-30 2015-05-04 2015-05-18 Quarterly 0.23 15% N/A
2015-02-06 2015-02-10 2015-02-24 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2014-11-06 2014-11-11 2014-11-25 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2014-08-07 2014-08-11 2014-08-25 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2014-05-01 2014-05-05 2014-05-19 Quarterly 0.2 33.3% N/A
2014-02-07 2014-02-11 2014-02-25 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2013-11-07 2013-11-12 2013-11-26 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2013-08-08 2013-08-12 2013-08-26 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2013-05-02 2013-05-06 2013-05-20 Quarterly 0.15 50% N/A
2013-02-08 2013-02-12 2013-02-26 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A

WBS Dividend FAQ

Does WBS pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, WBS paid a dividend of 1.60 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-12 and the payout was 0.4 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of WBS?

As of June 2025, WBS`s dividend yield is 3.14%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.60 USD by the current share price of 51.49.

How often does WBS pay dividends?

WBS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), WBS has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WBS?

The next ex-dividend date for Webster Financial (WBS) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of WBS?

WBS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of WBS?

WBS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.41%. If you bought WBS's shares at 24.98 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.60 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.41% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WBS?

WBS Payout Consistency is 96.4%. 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: Webster Financial has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WBS have a good Dividend Yield?

WBS`s 3.14% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WBS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WBS is 30.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of WBS?

WBS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 46.18%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WBS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WBS`s Outstanding Shares?

Webster Financial`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 13.43% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 0.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Webster Financial ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1998-04-15 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 Annual Growth Rate
1987 8,190,000
1988 8,190,000
1989 7,756,000 -5.3%
1990 6,986,000 -9.93%
1991 6,986,000
1992 7,094,000 +1.55%
1993 9,512,000 +34.09%
1994 10,974,000 +15.37%
1995 16,206,000 +47.68%
1996 23,906,000 +47.51%
1997 27,365,000 +14.47%
1998 36,949,200 +35.02%
1999 43,952,500 +18.95%
2000 49,968,500 +13.69%
2001 49,295,000 -1.35%
2002 46,192,000 -6.29%
2003 46,362,000 +0.37%
2004 51,352,000 +10.76%
2005 54,236,000 +5.62%
2006 56,762,000 +4.66%
2007 54,996,000 -3.11%
2008 52,020,000 -5.41%
2009 63,916,000 +22.87%
2010 92,554,000 +44.81%
2011 90,929,000 -1.76%
2012 91,315,000 +0.42%
2013 90,602,000 -0.78%
2014 90,741,000 +0.15%
2015 91,956,000 +1.34%
2016 92,099,000 +0.16%
2017 92,400,000 +0.33%
2018 92,202,000 -0.21%
2019 91,916,000 -0.31%
2020 89,915,000 -2.18%
2021 90,284,000 +0.41%
2022 172,699,000 +91.28%
2023 170,623,000 -1.2%
2024 170,005,000 -0.36%
2025 169,544,000 -0.27%

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 per year (typically quarterly).
  • 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.