Last dividend date: Mar 6, 2026
Dividend yield: 4.83%
Payout ratio: 78.3%
Woodside Energy Group's most recent dividend of $0.59 per share was on Mar 6, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized payout of $1.12 per share represents a current dividend yield of 4.83%. The latest WDS distribution of $0.59 marks a dividend growth of 11%.
WDS dividend stats
vs. Energy sector
Woodside Energy Group Dividend yield
WDS has a dividend yield of 4.83% which is higher than the Energy sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Energy sector average of 3.76%, Woodside Energy Group's dividend yield is 28% higher.
WDS Dividend history
Woodside Energy Group has a history of paying dividends since 2022. Our records of WDS show that the company has distributed two dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has decreased by 8% for the last twelve months. And since the stock price has gone up by 32% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 30%.
Woodside Energy Group Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | $0.59 | 5.01% |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.53 | 6.17% |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.53 | 8.45% |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $0.69 | 8.12% |
| Mar 7, 2024 | $0.6 | 7.19% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $0.8 | 9.38% |
| Mar 8, 2023 | $1.44 | 11.01% |
| Sep 8, 2022 | $1.09 | 9.84% |
| Feb 25, 2022 | $1.05 | 6.61% |
| Aug 30, 2021 | $0.28 | 2.61% |
| Feb 26, 2021 | $0.1 | 1.78% |
| Aug 24, 2020 | $0.24 | 5.37% |
| Feb 24, 2020 | $0.53 | 4.27% |
| Aug 26, 2019 | $0.34 | 5.88% |
| Feb 22, 2019 | $0.89 | 6.41% |
| Aug 24, 2018 | $0.51 | 4.57% |
| Mar 14, 2018 | $0.225 | 5.16% |
| Feb 23, 2018 | $0.47 | 4.06% |
| Aug 24, 2017 | $0.47 | 4.06% |
| Mar 2, 2017 | $0.47 | 3.39% |
| Aug 25, 2016 | $0.32 | 5.23% |
| Mar 4, 2016 | $0.44 | 7.31% |
| Feb 25, 2016 | $0.41 | 5.34% |
| Aug 27, 2015 | $0.64 | 8.8% |
| Feb 26, 2015 | $1.42 | 9.12% |
Woodside Energy Group dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
WDS has a payout ratio of 78.3% which is higher than the Energy sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Energy sector average of 58%, Woodside Energy Group's payout ratio is 35% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
WDS dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| WDS Woodside Energy Group Ltd | 4.83% | $1.12 | 78.3% |
| BP BP plc | 4.74% | $2.02 | 95.6% |
| CVX Chevron Corp | 3.49% | $6.98 | 66.9% |
| EOG EOG Resources Inc | 2.86% | $4.08 | 31.5% |
| COP Conoco Phillips | 2.6% | $3.3 | 43.6% |
| XOM Exxon Mobil Corp | 2.55% | $4.08 | 52.4% |
| OXY Occidental Petroleum Corp | 1.71% | $1 | 15.2% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Woodside Energy Group pay a dividend?
Yes, Woodside Energy Group has been paying dividends for the last four years.
When was WDS's last dividend?
Woodside Energy Group's last regular dividend was on Mar 6, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.59 per share.
How much dividend does Woodside Energy Group pay (per share)?
WDS's annualized dividend per share is $1.12.
What is Woodside Energy Group's dividend yield?
Woodside Energy Group's current dividend yield is 4.83%.
How often does Woodside Energy Group pay dividends?
Woodside Energy Group typically pays two dividends per year.
What is Woodside Energy Group's dividend payout ratio?
Woodside Energy Group's dividend payout ratio is 78.3%.
Does Woodside Energy Group pay a good dividend?
Woodside Energy Group's dividend yield is higher than the Energy sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.