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WFG Dividend History & Analysis | 1.7% Yield

WFG has a dividend yield of 1.7% and paid 1.28 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.68%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.28
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 15.84%
Overall Dividend Rating 64.75%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.47%
Payout Ratio 72.2%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 95.54%

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: -16.5% (S&P 500: 18.3%)
Total Return 5y: 45.8% (S&P 500: 108.6%)

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Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
SCA-B 9,345 M 2.33% 2.80%
LPX 6,491 M 1.14% 3.57%
WFG 5,957 M 1.68% 2.47%
BCC 3,248 M 0.92% 2.74%
Top 4 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
WFG 5,957 M 15.8% 97.1%
LPX 6,491 M 12.4% 65.9%
SCA-B 9,345 M 8.29% 93.5%
BCC 3,248 M 23.8% 84.8%

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LPX
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SCA-A
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WFG Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-06-26 2025-06-26 2025-07-14 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.43%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-04-03 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.42%
2024-12-27 2024-12-27 2025-01-14 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.37%
2024-09-26 2024-09-26 2024-10-11 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.33%
2024-06-26 2024-06-26 2024-07-12 Quarterly 0.32 6.7% 0.42%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-04-04 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.37%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.35%
2023-09-26 2023-09-27 2023-10-13 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.42%
2023-06-20 2023-06-21 2023-07-07 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.38%
2023-03-16 2023-03-17 2023-04-04 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.43%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-13 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.42%
2022-09-21 2022-09-22 2022-10-07 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.39%
2022-06-21 2022-06-22 2022-07-08 Quarterly 0.3 20% 0.38%
2022-03-17 2022-03-18 2022-04-05 Quarterly 0.25 25% 0.26%
2021-12-24 2021-12-28 2022-01-11 Quarterly 0.2 2.7% N/A
2021-09-22 2021-09-23 2021-10-05 Quarterly 0.1948 -4% 0.25%
2021-06-18 2021-06-21 2021-07-06 Quarterly 0.2029 26.3% 0.3%
2021-03-17 2021-03-18 2021-04-01 Quarterly 0.1606 3.1% 0.24%
2020-12-24 2020-12-29 2021-01-12 Quarterly 0.1557 4.4% 0.24%
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-14 Quarterly 0.1492 0.9% 0.32%
2020-07-06 2020-07-07 2020-07-15 Quarterly 0.1478 -2.2% N/A
2020-03-17 2020-03-18 2020-04-02 Quarterly 0.1511 -0.8% N/A
2019-12-26 2019-12-27 2020-01-10 Quarterly 0.1524 0.8% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-10 Quarterly 0.1511 -0.4% N/A
2019-06-25 2019-06-26 2019-07-17 Quarterly 0.1518 1.2% N/A
2019-03-15 2019-03-18 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.15 1.9% N/A
2018-12-24 2018-12-27 2019-01-10 Quarterly 0.1472 -4.8% N/A
2018-09-24 2018-09-25 2018-10-09 Quarterly 0.1547 37.3% N/A
2018-06-26 2018-06-27 2018-07-18 Quarterly 0.1127 -1.6% N/A
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-04-03 Quarterly 0.1145 32.8% N/A
2017-12-22 2017-12-27 2018-01-10 Quarterly 0.0862 -3.2% N/A
2017-09-25 2017-09-26 2017-10-10 Quarterly 0.0891 68.8% N/A
2017-06-23 2017-06-27 2017-07-18 Quarterly 0.0528 0.4% N/A
2017-03-16 2017-03-20 2017-04-03 Quarterly 0.0526 0.4% N/A
2016-12-16 2016-12-20 2017-01-10 Quarterly 0.0524 -0.8% N/A
2016-09-27 2016-09-29 2016-10-13 Quarterly 0.0528 -2.7% N/A
2016-06-24 2016-06-28 2016-07-19 Quarterly 0.0542 0.6% N/A
2016-03-17 2016-03-21 2016-04-04 Quarterly 0.0539 7.4% N/A
2015-12-17 2015-12-21 2016-01-11 Quarterly 0.0502 -4.2% N/A
2015-09-24 2015-09-28 2015-10-13 Quarterly 0.0524 -7.5% N/A
2015-06-25 2015-06-29 2015-07-20 Quarterly 0.0567 3.4% N/A
2015-03-18 2015-03-20 2015-04-02 Quarterly 0.0548 -9.1% N/A
2014-12-18 2014-12-22 2015-01-12 Quarterly 0.0603 -4.5% N/A
2014-09-25 2014-09-29 2014-10-14 Quarterly 0.0631 -3.4% N/A
2014-06-26 2014-06-30 2014-07-21 Quarterly 0.0653 4.3% N/A
2014-03-19 2014-03-21 2014-04-04 Quarterly 0.0626 -4.4% N/A
2013-12-19 2013-12-23 2014-01-13 Quarterly 0.0655 -3.2% N/A
2013-09-26 2013-09-30 2013-10-15 Quarterly 0.0677 0.7% N/A
2013-06-20 2013-06-24 2013-07-15 Quarterly 0.0672 -2.4% N/A
2013-03-20 2013-03-22 2013-04-05 Quarterly 0.0688 0% N/A

WFG Dividend FAQ

West Fraser Timber Co Ltd (NYSE:WFG) is a diversified wood products company with a broad portfolio of products, including lumber, engineered wood products, pulp, newsprint, and bioproducts. The companys products cater to various industries such as home construction, repair and remodeling, paper production, and industrial applications.

What is the Dividend Yield of WFG?

As of September 2025, WFG`s dividend yield is 1.68%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.28 USD by the current share price of 75.52.

Does WFG pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, WFG paid a dividend of 1.28 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-06-26 and the payout was 0.32 USD.

How often does WFG pay dividends?

WFG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WFG has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-06-26.

Will WFG pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.32 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-06-26. The next Ex-Dividend date for West Fraser Timber (WFG) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WFG?

The next Ex-Dividend date for West Fraser Timber (WFG) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of WFG?

WFG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 15.8% per year.
Strong growth: WFG's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WFG?

WFG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.47%. If you bought WFG's shares at 51.81 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.28 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.47% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WFG?

WFG Payout Consistency is 97.1%. 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: West Fraser Timber has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WFG have a good Dividend Yield?

WFG`s 1.68% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WFG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WFG is 72.2%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of WFG?

WFG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.75%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WFG Outstanding Shares Analysis

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

West Fraser Timber`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.78% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -80.9%), positively influencing the share price.

Has West Fraser Timber ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2014-01-14 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
1996 60,000,000
1997 57,954,000 -3.41%
1998 63,111,100 +8.9%
1999 62,686,600 -0.67%
2000 60,689,100 -3.19%
2001 60,720,200 +0.05%
2002 74,528,000 +22.74%
2003 74,554,000 +0.03%
2004 86,664,000 +16.24%
2005 86,230,000 -0.5%
2006 86,468,000 +0.28%
2007 85,842,000 -0.72%
2008 85,716,000 -0.15%
2009 86,289,900 +0.67%
2010 86,816,700 +0.61%
2011 86,519,800 -0.34%
2012 87,158,000 +0.74%
2013 87,213,000 +0.06%
2014 84,946,000 -2.6%
2015 83,236,000 -2.01%
2016 79,005,000 -5.08%
2017 78,589,000 -0.53%
2018 69,830,000 -11.15%
2019 68,797,000 -1.48%
2020 96,206,000 +39.84%
2021 106,498,000 +10.7%
2022 83,555,400 -21.54%
2023 81,679,000 -2.25%
2024 80,735,000 -1.16%
2025 79,197,000 -1.9%

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: 2025-09-10 04:14