WDFC Wd 40 dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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- Basic Materials
- NASDAQ: WDFC
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jul 18, 2025
Dividend yield: 1.71%
Payout ratio: 58.2%
Wd 40's most recent dividend payment of $0.94 per share was made to shareholders on record before Jul 18, 2025. The payout stands at $3.7 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 1.71%.
WDFC dividend stats
vs. Basic Materials sector
Wd 40 Dividend yield
WDFC has a dividend yield of 1.71% which is lower than the Basic Materials sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Basic Materials sector average of 1.88%, Wd 40's dividend yield is 9% lower. The historical 5-year average of WDFC's dividend yield is 1.5%, which is lower than the current one.
WDFC Dividend history
Wd 40 has been paying dividends for the last 30 years. According to our data WDFC has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 7% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 14% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 25%.
Wd 40 Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2025 | $0.94 | 1.7% |
| Apr 17, 2025 | $0.94 | 1.63% |
| Jan 17, 2025 | $0.94 | 1.54% |
| Oct 18, 2024 | $0.88 | 1.4% |
| Jul 19, 2024 | $0.88 | 1.38% |
| Apr 18, 2024 | $0.88 | 1.49% |
| Jan 18, 2024 | $0.88 | 1.26% |
| Oct 19, 2023 | $0.83 | 1.63% |
| Jul 13, 2023 | $0.83 | 1.47% |
| Apr 13, 2023 | $0.83 | 1.8% |
| Jan 12, 2023 | $0.83 | 1.85% |
| Oct 20, 2022 | $0.78 | 2.06% |
| Jul 14, 2022 | $0.78 | 1.86% |
| Apr 13, 2022 | $0.78 | 1.61% |
| Jan 13, 2022 | $0.78 | 1.21% |
| Oct 14, 2021 | $0.72 | 1.21% |
| Jul 15, 2021 | $0.72 | 1.09% |
| Apr 15, 2021 | $0.72 | 1.06% |
| Jan 14, 2021 | $0.67 | 0.96% |
| Oct 15, 2020 | $0.67 | 1.36% |
| Jul 16, 2020 | $0.67 | 1.35% |
| Apr 16, 2020 | $0.67 | 1.51% |
| Jan 16, 2020 | $0.67 | 1.31% |
| Oct 17, 2019 | $0.61 | 1.34% |
| Jul 18, 2019 | $0.61 | 1.33% |
| Apr 17, 2019 | $0.61 | 1.39% |
| Jan 17, 2019 | $0.61 | 1.26% |
| Oct 18, 2018 | $0.54 | 1.38% |
| Jul 19, 2018 | $0.54 | 1.31% |
| Apr 19, 2018 | $0.54 | 1.55% |
| Jan 18, 2018 | $0.54 | 1.6% |
| Oct 19, 2017 | $0.49 | 1.74% |
| Jul 19, 2017 | $0.49 | 1.76% |
| Apr 11, 2017 | $0.49 | 1.75% |
| Jan 18, 2017 | $0.49 | 1.71% |
| Oct 19, 2016 | $0.42 | 1.58% |
| Jul 13, 2016 | $0.42 | 1.35% |
| Apr 13, 2016 | $0.42 | 1.58% |
| Jan 13, 2016 | $0.42 | 1.59% |
| Oct 14, 2015 | $0.38 | 1.63% |
| Jul 15, 2015 | $0.38 | 1.68% |
| Apr 14, 2015 | $0.38 | 1.73% |
Wd 40 dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
WDFC has a payout ratio of 58.2% which is higher than the Basic Materials sector and the industry average but lower than its peers average. In comparison with the Basic Materials sector average of 42.7%, Wd 40's payout ratio is 36% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
WDFC dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLX Clorox Co | 3.71% | $4.88 | 87.1% |
| SCL Stepan Co | 2.65% | $1.53 | 62.2% |
| NTIC Northern Technologies International Corp | 2.62% | $0.22 | 71% |
| WDFC Wd 40 Co | 1.71% | $3.7 | 58.2% |
| KWR Quaker Chemical Corp | 1.55% | $1.94 | 36.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Wd 40 pay a dividend?
Yes, Wd 40 has been paying dividends for the last 30 years.
When was WDFC's last dividend?
Wd 40's last regular dividend was on Jul 18, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.94 per share.
How much dividend does Wd 40 pay (per share)?
WDFC's annualized dividend per share is $3.7.
What is Wd 40's dividend yield?
Wd 40's current dividend yield is 1.71%.
How often does Wd 40 pay dividends?
Wd 40 has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Wd 40's dividend payout ratio?
Wd 40's dividend payout ratio is 58.2%.
Does Wd 40 pay a good dividend?
Wd 40's dividend yield is lower than the Basic Materials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.