WFC Dividend History & Analysis | 2.7% Yield

WFC has a dividend yield of 2.7% and paid 1.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.72%
Payout Ratio 27.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 29.74%
Consistency Lifetime 95.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.39%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 4
Dividend Rating 72.57%
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

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
BAMI 22,903 M 14.11% 54.35%
BMA 4,641 M 6.13% 39.72%
GGAL 7,120 M 5.23% 37.85%
ISP 113,299 M 10.34% 24.42%
BBVA 120,631 M 4.90% 23.83%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
BMPS 33,100 M 244.00% 34.6%
BAP 26,478 M 99.19% 83.3%
BAMI 22,903 M 105.02% 49.1%
CABK 91,078 M 102.90% 83.2%
UNI 8,168 M 83.45% 78.3%
Quality Dividend Peers in Diversified Banks BAP Credicorp
10.44% Yield CABK Caixabank
4.15% Yield ING ING
5.44% Yield
WFC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 2026-06-01 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.57%
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 2026-03-01 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.49%
2025-11-07 2025-11-07 2025-12-01 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.53%
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% N/A
2021-02-04 2021-02-05 2021-03-01 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2020-11-05 2020-11-06 2020-12-01 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
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

WFC Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of WFC?

As of May 2026, WFC's dividend yield is 2.72%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.80 USD by the current share price of 75.92.

Does WFC pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, WFC paid a dividend of 1.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-08 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 2026-05-08.

WFC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WFC for the next payments are between 0.342 (-24.0%) and 0.351 (-22.0%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.83%.

Will WFC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.45 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-08. 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 29.7% 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 4.39%. If you bought WFC's shares at 40.99 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.39% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WFC?

WFC Payout Consistency is 95.7%. 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 2.72% 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 27.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of WFC?

WFC's Overall Dividend Rating is 72.57%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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

Wells Fargo's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 5.53% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -96.6%). 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 WFC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Aug 14, 2006 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 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
1985 713,808,000 0%
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 3,217,400,000 -4.26%
2026 3,217,400,000 0%

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: 2026-05-24 02:15 UTC