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WFC Dividend History & Analysis | 2.1% Yield

WFC has a dividend yield of 2.1% and paid 1.65 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.13%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.65
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.22%
Overall Dividend Rating 66.18%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.66%
Payout Ratio 28.3%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.64%

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: 46.8% (S&P 500: 17.7%)
Total Return 5y: 280.6% (S&P 500: 99.5%)

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
ALR 4,130 M 9.36% 77.2%
CIB 12,936 M 14.4% 37.6%
DANSKE 35,048 M 8.81% 28.0%
BBVA 104,046 M 5.05% 35.2%
NWG 61,490 M 5.02% 28.9%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
GGAL 7,512 M 96.0% 49.6%
DANSKE 35,048 M 81.1% 66.2%
BMA 4,227 M 70.2% 58.3%
IBN 118,986 M 45.0% 80.9%
ALR 4,130 M 44.2% 100%

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SHB-B
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CIB
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 14.40% Yield
BCH
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 7.93% Yield
MLCFM
CFM Indosuez Wealth
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SHB-A
Svenska
 6.27% Yield
DANSKE
Danske Bank
 8.81% Yield

WFC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-08 2025-08-08 2025-09-01 Quarterly 0.45 12.5% 0.58%
2025-05-09 2025-05-09 2025-06-01 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.55%
2025-02-07 2025-02-07 2025-03-01 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.49%
2024-11-08 2024-11-08 2024-12-01 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.57%
2024-08-09 2024-08-09 2024-09-01 Quarterly 0.4 14.3% 0.76%
2024-05-09 2024-05-10 2024-06-01 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.58%
2024-02-01 2024-02-02 2024-03-01 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.7%
2023-11-02 2023-11-03 2023-12-01 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.88%
2023-08-03 2023-08-04 2023-09-01 Quarterly 0.35 16.7% 0.78%
2023-05-04 2023-05-05 2023-06-01 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.8%
2023-02-02 2023-02-03 2023-03-01 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.63%
2022-11-03 2022-11-04 2022-12-01 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.65%
2022-08-04 2022-08-05 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.3 20% 0.69%
2022-05-05 2022-05-06 2022-06-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.56%
2022-02-03 2022-02-04 2022-03-01 Quarterly 0.25 25% 0.45%
2021-11-04 2021-11-05 2021-12-01 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.39%
2021-08-05 2021-08-06 2021-09-01 Quarterly 0.2 100% 0.43%
2021-05-06 2021-05-07 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.22%
2021-02-04 2021-02-05 2021-03-01 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.31%
2020-11-05 2020-11-06 2020-12-01 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.46%
2020-08-06 2020-08-07 2020-09-01 Quarterly 0.1 -80.4% N/A
2020-05-07 2020-05-08 2020-06-01 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2020-02-06 2020-02-07 2020-03-01 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2019-11-07 2019-11-08 2019-12-01 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2019-08-08 2019-08-09 2019-09-01 Quarterly 0.51 13.3% N/A
2019-05-09 2019-05-10 2019-06-01 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2019-01-31 2019-02-01 2019-03-01 Quarterly 0.45 4.7% N/A
2018-11-08 2018-11-09 2018-12-01 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2018-08-09 2018-08-10 2018-09-01 Quarterly 0.43 10.3% N/A
2018-05-03 2018-05-04 2018-06-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2018-02-01 2018-02-02 2018-03-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2017-11-02 2017-11-03 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2017-08-02 2017-08-04 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.39 2.6% N/A
2017-05-03 2017-05-05 2017-06-01 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2017-02-01 2017-02-03 2017-03-01 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2016-11-02 2016-11-04 2016-12-01 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2016-08-03 2016-08-05 2016-09-01 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2016-05-04 2016-05-06 2016-06-01 Quarterly 0.38 1.3% N/A
2016-02-03 2016-02-05 2016-03-01 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2015-11-04 2015-11-06 2015-12-01 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2015-08-05 2015-08-07 2015-09-01 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2015-05-06 2015-05-08 2015-06-01 Quarterly 0.375 7.1% N/A
2015-02-04 2015-02-06 2015-03-01 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2014-11-05 2014-11-07 2014-12-01 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2014-08-06 2014-08-08 2014-09-01 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2014-05-07 2014-05-09 2014-06-01 Quarterly 0.35 16.7% N/A
2014-02-05 2014-02-07 2014-03-01 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2013-11-06 2013-11-08 2013-12-01 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2013-08-07 2013-08-09 2013-09-01 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2013-05-08 2013-05-10 2013-06-01 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A

WFC Dividend FAQ

Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company operating in the United States and internationally, offering a wide range of banking, investment, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance products and services through four main segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth and Investment Management.

What is the Dividend Yield of WFC?

As of August 2025, WFC`s dividend yield is 2.13%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.65 USD by the current share price of 81.98.

Does WFC pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, WFC paid a dividend of 1.65 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-08 and the payout was 0.45 USD.

How often does WFC pay dividends?

WFC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WFC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-08.

Will WFC pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.45 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-08. The next Ex-Dividend date for Wells Fargo (WFC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WFC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Wells Fargo (WFC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of WFC?

WFC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.22% per year.
Strong growth: WFC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WFC?

WFC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.66%. If you bought WFC's shares at 21.54 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.65 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.66% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WFC?

WFC Payout Consistency is 95.6%. 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: Wells Fargo has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WFC have a good Dividend Yield?

WFC`s 2.13% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WFC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WFC is 28.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of WFC?

WFC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 66.18%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WFC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WFC`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Wells Fargo`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -4.72% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Wells Fargo ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2006-08-14 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
1985 713,808,000
1986 735,760,000 +3.08%
1987 708,992,000 -3.64%
1988 710,880,000 +0.27%
1989 747,936,000 +5.21%
1990 822,222,000 +9.93%
1991 1,099,048,000 +33.67%
1992 1,194,167,000 +8.65%
1993 1,258,621,000 +5.4%
1994 1,313,939,000 +4.4%
1995 1,443,200,000 +9.84%
1996 1,511,905,000 +4.76%
1997 1,545,957,000 +2.25%
1998 3,328,400,000 +115.3%
1999 3,280,400,000 -1.44%
2000 3,477,400,000 +6.01%
2001 3,437,800,000 -1.14%
2002 3,388,200,000 -1.44%
2003 3,442,400,000 +1.6%
2004 3,431,400,000 -0.32%
2005 3,395,800,000 -1.04%
2006 3,416,100,000 +0.6%
2007 3,317,900,000 -2.87%
2008 3,593,600,000 +8.31%
2009 4,796,100,000 +33.46%
2010 5,293,800,000 +10.38%
2011 5,317,600,000 +0.45%
2012 5,338,700,000 +0.4%
2013 5,366,515,000 +0.52%
2014 5,279,200,000 -1.63%
2015 5,177,900,000 -1.92%
2016 5,078,200,000 -1.93%
2017 4,963,100,000 -2.27%
2018 4,700,800,000 -5.29%
2019 4,271,711,700 -9.13%
2020 4,151,300,000 -2.82%
2021 3,964,700,000 -4.49%
2022 3,832,700,000 -3.33%
2023 3,657,000,000 -4.58%
2024 3,360,700,000 -8.1%
2025 3,267,000,000 -2.79%

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: 2025-08-22 02:45