WDS Dividend History & Analysis | 6.8% Yield

WDS has a dividend yield of 6.8% and paid 1.06 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.75%
Payout Ratio 44.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 26.04%
Consistency Lifetime 88.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.02%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 29
Dividend Rating 72.15%

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: 21%
Total Return 5y: 33.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Oil & Gas Exploration & Production

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
DMLP 1,149 M 10.2% 47.3%
KRP 1,386 M 11.8% 32.6%
BSM 3,125 M 10.0% 25.2%
MNR 1,908 M 14.2% 14.4%
SBR 998 M 7.96% 26.6%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SM 2,209 M 166% 92.5%
MTDR 5,346 M 80.1% 100%
WTI 301 M 100% 46.6%
NOG 2,289 M 70.1% 100%
DEC 1,126 M 64.1% 90.0%

Quality Dividend Peers in Oil & Gas Exploration & Production

APA
APA
 6.05% Yield
BSM
Black Stone Minerals
 10.01% Yield
MAU
Etablissements Maurel
 6.61% Yield
EFXT
Enerflex
 1.28% Yield

WDS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-29 2025-08-29 2025-09-24 Semiannual 0.53 0% 3.11%
2025-03-07 2025-03-07 2025-04-02 Semiannual 0.53 -23.2% 3.69%
2024-09-06 2024-09-06 2024-10-03 Semiannual 0.69 15% 4.24%
2024-03-07 2024-03-08 2024-04-04 Semiannual 0.6 -25% 3.07%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-09-28 Semiannual 0.8 -44.4% 3.31%
2023-03-08 2023-03-09 2023-04-05 Semiannual 1.44 32.1% 6.18%
2022-09-08 2022-09-09 2022-10-06 Semiannual 1.09 3.8% 5.07%
2022-02-25 2022-02-28 2022-03-23 Semiannual 1.05 250% 5.34%
2021-08-30 2021-08-31 2021-09-24 Semiannual 0.3 150% 2.03%
2021-02-26 2021-03-01 2021-03-24 Semiannual 0.12 -53.8% 0.61%
2020-08-24 2020-08-25 2020-09-18 Semiannual 0.26 -52.7% N/A
2020-02-24 2020-02-25 2020-03-20 SemiAnnual 0.55 52.8% N/A
2019-08-26 2019-08-27 2019-09-20 Semiannual 0.36 -60.4% N/A
2019-02-22 2019-02-25 2019-03-20 Semiannual 0.91 71.7% N/A
2018-08-24 2018-08-27 2018-09-20 Semiannual 0.53 135.6% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-03-22 Unknown 0.225 -54.1% N/A
2018-02-23 2018-02-26 2018-03-22 Semiannual 0.49 -1.3% N/A
2017-08-24 2017-08-28 2017-09-21 Semiannual 0.4964 0% N/A
2017-03-02 2017-03-06 2017-03-29 Semiannual 0.4964 44.1% N/A
2016-08-25 2016-08-29 2016-09-30 Semiannual 0.3444 -20.9% N/A
2016-02-25 2016-02-29 2016-04-08 Semiannual 0.4356 -34.8% N/A
2015-08-27 2015-08-31 2015-09-23 Semiannual 0.6686 -54.2% N/A
2015-02-26 2015-03-02 2015-04-01 Semiannual 1.4587 29.7% N/A
2014-08-28 2014-09-02 2014-10-06 Semiannual 1.1244 7.8% N/A
2014-02-27 2014-03-03 2014-04-07 Semiannual 1.0434 24.1% N/A
2013-08-29 2013-09-03 2013-10-07 Semiannual 0.8408 31.7% N/A
2013-05-02 2013-05-06 2013-06-10 Other 0.6382 -3.1% N/A
2013-02-28 2013-03-04 2013-04-15 Semiannual 0.6585 0% N/A
2012-08-30 2012-09-04 2012-10-12 Semiannual 0.6585 18.2% N/A
2012-03-01 2012-03-05 2012-04-16 Semiannual 0.5572 0% N/A
2011-08-25 2011-08-29 2011-10-11 Semiannual 0.5572 0% N/A
2011-03-03 2011-03-07 2011-04-18 Semiannual 0.5572 10% N/A
2010-08-24 2010-08-26 2010-10-04 Semiannual 0.5065 2.9% N/A
2010-03-04 2010-03-08 2010-04-12 Other 0.4923 116% N/A
2010-02-03 2009-12-28 2010-02-12 Other 0.2279 -50.7% N/A
2009-08-25 2009-08-27 2009-10-15 Other 0.4619 30.3% N/A
2009-02-24 2009-02-26 2009-04-16 Other 0.3546 -49.2% N/A
2008-09-02 2008-09-04 2008-10-14 Other 0.698 36.2% N/A
2008-02-26 2008-02-28 2008-04-10 Other 0.5126 28.4% N/A
2007-08-28 2007-08-30 2007-10-09 Other 0.3991 -35.2% N/A
2007-02-27 2007-03-01 2007-04-09 Other 0.6159 62.1% N/A
2006-08-29 2006-08-31 2006-10-02 Other 0.3799 -12.6% N/A
2006-02-24 2006-02-28 2006-04-03 Other 0.4346 61.3% N/A
2005-08-30 2005-09-01 2005-10-03 Other 0.2695 5.6% N/A
2005-02-28 2005-03-02 2005-04-04 Other 0.2553 28.6% N/A
2004-08-31 2004-09-02 2004-10-04 Other 0.1986 -1% N/A
2004-03-02 2004-03-04 2004-04-05 Other 0.2006 44.5% N/A
2003-09-02 2003-09-04 2003-10-06 Other 0.1388 -43.3% N/A
2003-03-04 2003-03-06 2003-03-31 Other 0.2447 111.9% N/A
2002-08-22 2002-08-26 2002-09-16 Other 0.1155 0% N/A

WDS Dividend FAQ

Woodside Energy Group Ltd (NYSE: WDS) is an integrated upstream company that explores, develops, produces, markets and sells hydrocarbons across the Asia-Pacific, Africa, the Americas and Europe. Its portfolio includes LNG assets such as Pluto and Wheatstone, major offshore oil and gas fields (e.g., North West Shelf, Bass Strait, Ngujima-Yin FPSO) and emerging lower-carbon projects like Woodside Solar.

What is the Dividend Yield of WDS?

As of January 2026, WDS`s dividend yield is 6.75%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.06 USD by the current share price of 17.62.

Does WDS pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, WDS paid a dividend of 1.06 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-29 and the payout was 0.53 USD.

How often does WDS pay dividends?

WDS pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, WDS has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-29.

WDS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WDS for the next 4 payments are between 0.81 (+52.8%) and 0.862 (+62.6%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will WDS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.53 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-29. The next Ex-Dividend date for Woodside Energy (WDS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WDS?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of WDS?

WDS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 26.0% per year.
Strong growth: WDS's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WDS?

WDS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 8.02%. If you bought WDS's shares at 13.22 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.06 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 8.02% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WDS?

WDS Payout Consistency is 88.4%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Woodside Energy has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WDS have a good Dividend Yield?

WDS`s 6.75% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WDS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WDS is 44.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of WDS?

WDS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 72.15%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WDS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WDS's Outstanding Shares?

Woodside Energy's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.42% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has WDS ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Feb 20, 2018 with a ratio of 1013:1000.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.01 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
1987 1,910,943,000
1989 1,910,943,000
1990 1,910,943,000
1991 1,910,943,000
1992 1,910,943,000
1993 1,910,943,000
1994 1,910,943,000
1995 1,910,943,000
1996 1,910,943,000
1997 1,910,943,000
1998 1,910,943,000
1999 1,910,943,000
2000 1,910,943,000
2001 1,910,943,000
2002 1,910,943,000
2003 1,910,943,000
2004 1,910,943,000
2005 1,910,943,000
2006 1,910,943,000
2007 1,910,943,000
2008 1,910,943,000
2009 1,910,943,000
2010 1,910,943,000
2011 1,910,943,000
2012 817,502,700 -57.22%
2013 822,382,500 +0.6%
2014 820,915,400 -0.18%
2015 822,857,600 +0.24%
2016 853,651,100 +3.74%
2017 865,918,300 +1.44%
2018 935,021,400 +7.98%
2019 936,969,500 +0.21%
2020 956,000,000 +2.03%
2021 982,697,400 +2.79%
2022 1,909,632,500 +94.33%
2023 1,896,371,700 -0.69%
2024 1,913,117,000 +0.88%
2025 1,912,212,000 -0.05%

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: 2026-01-28 02:39