WCH Dividend History & Analysis | 4.9% Yield
WCH has a dividend yield of 4.9% and paid 1 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| EVK | 9,648 M | 6.14% | 9.80% |
| NEU | 6,445 M | 1.66% | 4.72% |
| RPM | 12,198 M | 1.94% | 2.48% |
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
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| MTX | 2,327 M | 22.47% | 96.2% |
| IOSP | 1,925 M | 10.19% | 81.6% |
| AI | 117,066 M | 9.77% | 99.3% |
| SHW | 74,015 M | 9.48% | 100.0% |
| ASH | 2,504 M | 8.86% | 93.5% |
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | 2026-05-12 | Final | 1 | -60% | 1.07% | |
| 2025-05-08 | 2025-05-12 | Final | 2.5 | -16.7% | 3.91% | |
| 2024-05-09 | 2024-05-13 | Final | 3 | -75% | 2.97% | |
| 2023-05-18 | 2023-05-22 | Final | 12 | +50% | 9.63% | |
| 2022-05-23 | 2022-05-25 | Final | 8 | +300% | 4.96% | |
| 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-17 | Final | 2 | +300% | N/A | |
| 2020-08-05 | 2020-08-07 | Final | 0.5 | -80% | N/A | |
| 2020-05-21 | 2.5 | 0% | N/A | |||
| 2019-05-24 | 2019-05-28 | Final | 2.5 | -44.4% | N/A | |
| 2018-05-10 | 2018-05-14 | Final | 4.5 | +125% | N/A | |
| 2017-05-22 | 2017-05-24 | Final | 2 | 0% | N/A | |
| 2016-05-23 | 2016-05-23 | Final | 2 | +33.3% | N/A | |
| 2015-05-11 | 2015-05-11 | Final | 1.5 | +200% | N/A | |
| 2014-05-16 | 2014-05-16 | Final | 0.5 | -16.7% | N/A | |
| 2013-05-09 | Final | 0.6 | -72.7% | N/A | ||
| 2012-05-17 | 2.2 | -31.3% | N/A | |||
| 2011-05-19 | 3.2 | +166.7% | N/A | |||
| 2010-05-24 | 1.2 | -33.3% | N/A | |||
| 2009-05-11 | 1.8 | -40% | N/A | |||
| 2008-05-09 | 3 | +20% | N/A | |||
| 2007-05-30 | 2.5 | 0% | N/A |
WCH Dividend FAQ
Wacker Chemie AG is a Munich-based specialty chemicals manufacturer operating across four primary segments: Silicones, Polymers, Biosolutions, and Polysilicon. The company supplies critical raw materials, such as hyperpure polysilicon and silicone elastomers, to high-growth industries including semiconductors, photovoltaics, automotive, and pharmaceuticals.
What is the Dividend Yield of WCH?
As of May 2026, WCH's dividend yield is 4.87%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.00 EUR by the current share price of 97.25.
Does WCH pay a dividend?
As of May 2026, WCH paid a dividend of 1.00 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-08 and the payout was 1 EUR.
How often does WCH pay dividends?
WCH pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, WCH has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-08.
WCH dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for WCH for the next payment is 2.694 (+169.4%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.77%.
Will WCH pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 1 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-08. The next Ex-Dividend date for Wacker Chemie (WCH) is currently unknown.
What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WCH?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Wacker Chemie (WCH) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
What is the Dividend Growth of WCH?
WCH's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.74% per year. Strong growth: WCH's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of WCH?
WCH's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.91%. If you bought WCH's shares at 110.14 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.00 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.91% of your original purchase price.
What is the Payout Consistency of WCH?
WCH Payout Consistency is 80.4%. 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: Wacker Chemie has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does WCH have a good Dividend Yield?
WCH's 4.87% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WCH?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of WCH is 574.0%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.
What is the Dividend Rating of WCH?
WCH's Overall Dividend Rating is 26.63%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-05-17 02:15 UTC