WCC Dividend History & Analysis | 0.8% Yield

WCC has a dividend yield of 0.8% and paid 1.86 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.84%
Payout Ratio 13.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10%
Consistency Lifetime 100%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.8%
Payout FCF 48.1%
Streak Years 2
Dividend Rating 56.3%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
RXL 12,508 M 7.99% 8.97%
SIX2 3,939 M 3.36% 5.39%
MSM 5,946 M 3.85% 4.40%
WSO 15,253 M 3.02% 4.86%
FTAI 25,864 M 1.02% 7.12%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
INTR 2,720 M 166.67% 100.0%
HRI 4,308 M 53.83% 100.0%
AER 21,858 M 44.00% 18.0%
RXL 12,508 M 27.09% 65.8%
FAST 50,445 M 11.80% 88.7%
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1.08% Yield URI United Rentals
1.09% Yield MSM MSC Industrial Direct
3.85% Yield FTAI FTAI Aviation
1.02% Yield
WCC Dividend History: Last 13 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 2026-03-31 Quarterly 0.5 +10.1% 0.19%
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 2025-12-31 Quarterly 0.454 0% 0.16%
2025-09-12 2025-09-12 2025-09-30 Quarterly 0.454 0% 0.21%
2025-06-13 2025-06-13 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.454 0% 0.26%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.454 +9.9% 0.28%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.413 0% 0.21%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.413 0% 0.26%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.413 0% 0.24%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.413 +10.1% 0.25%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.375 0% 0.22%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.375 0% 0.24%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.375 0% 0.23%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.375 0% 0.24%

WCC Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of WCC?

As of May 2026, WCC's dividend yield is 0.84%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.86 USD by the current share price of 368.57.

Does WCC pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, WCC paid a dividend of 1.86 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-13 and the payout was 0.5 USD.

How often does WCC pay dividends?

WCC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WCC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-13.

WCC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WCC for the next payments are between 0.496 (-0.8%) and 0.515 (+3.0%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.55%.

Will WCC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.5 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for WESCO International (WCC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WCC?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of WCC?

WCC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.0% per year. Strong growth: WCC's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WCC?

WCC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.75%. If you bought WCC's shares at 106.31 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.86 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.75% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WCC?

WCC 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: WESCO International has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WCC have a good Dividend Yield?

WCC's 0.84% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WCC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WCC is 13.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of WCC?

WCC's Overall Dividend Rating is 56.27%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WCC Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in WCC's Outstanding Shares?

WESCO International's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.17% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -82.8%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has WCC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 13, 1999 with a ratio of 5:289. This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1998 34,600,000 0%
1999 48,184,200 +39.26%
2000 43,650,000 -9.41%
2001 47,962,500 +9.88%
2002 48,400,000 +0.91%
2003 42,265,200 -12.68%
2004 49,321,700 +16.7%
2005 51,686,000 +4.79%
2006 51,782,800 +0.19%
2007 43,951,000 -15.12%
2008 42,564,200 -3.16%
2009 43,654,000 +2.56%
2010 50,400,000 +15.45%
2011 51,300,000 +1.79%
2012 51,400,000 +0.19%
2013 53,200,000 +3.5%
2014 52,200,000 -1.88%
2015 47,200,000 -9.58%
2016 49,200,000 +4.24%
2017 47,500,000 -3.46%
2018 46,200,000 -2.74%
2019 42,210,000 -8.64%
2020 51,069,000 +20.99%
2021 52,269,000 +2.35%
2022 52,404,000 +0.26%
2023 52,000,000 -0.77%
2024 49,800,000 -4.23%
2025 49,400,000 -0.8%
2026 49,500,000 +0.2%

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: 2026-05-21 02:59 UTC