WMK Weis Markets dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Weis Markets's latest dividend of $0.34 per share was on Nov 12, 2024 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $1.36 per share, the stock yields 1.97%.
Key dates
- WMK last dividend date: Nov 12, 2024
WMK dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Dividend yield
WMK has a dividend yield of 1.97% which is above the industry average but below the Consumer Defensive sector and its peers average. In comparison with its Consumer Defensive sector average of 2.54%, Weis Markets's dividend yield is 22% lower. The current dividend yield is lower than the historical average of 2.1% of the last 5 years.
Dividend history
Weis Markets has a history of paying dividends since 1996. Our records of WMK show that the company has distributed four dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has remained the same since twelve months ago. However with the price of the stock up by 6% from a year ago, the dividend yield has a decrease of 6%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2024 | $0.34 | 1.85% |
| Jul 29, 2024 | $0.34 | 1.82% |
| May 10, 2024 | $0.34 | 2.09% |
| Feb 15, 2024 | $0.34 | 2.2% |
| Nov 3, 2023 | $0.34 | 2.02% |
| Aug 4, 2023 | $0.34 | 2.09% |
| May 5, 2023 | $0.34 | 1.7% |
| Feb 10, 2023 | $0.34 | 1.57% |
| Nov 4, 2022 | $0.34 | 1.5% |
| Jul 22, 2022 | $0.32 | 1.67% |
| May 6, 2022 | $0.32 | 1.55% |
| Feb 11, 2022 | $0.32 | 2.06% |
| Nov 5, 2021 | $0.32 | 1.99% |
| Jul 23, 2021 | $0.31 | 2.36% |
| May 7, 2021 | $0.31 | 2.31% |
| Feb 12, 2021 | $0.31 | 2.26% |
| Nov 6, 2020 | $0.31 | 2.68% |
| Jul 24, 2020 | $0.31 | 2.44% |
| May 8, 2020 | $0.31 | 2.22% |
| Feb 14, 2020 | $0.31 | 3.31% |
| Nov 7, 2019 | $0.31 | 3.05% |
| Jul 26, 2019 | $0.31 | 3.38% |
| May 3, 2019 | $0.31 | 2.94% |
| Feb 15, 2019 | $0.31 | 2.31% |
| Nov 8, 2018 | $0.31 | 2.55% |
| Jul 27, 2018 | $0.3 | 2.32% |
| May 4, 2018 | $0.3 | 2.64% |
| Feb 9, 2018 | $0.3 | 3.11% |
| Nov 3, 2017 | $0.3 | 2.97% |
| Jul 27, 2017 | $0.3 | 2.51% |
| May 4, 2017 | $0.3 | 2.08% |
| Feb 9, 2017 | $0.3 | 1.98% |
| Oct 27, 2016 | $0.3 | 2.15% |
| Jul 14, 2016 | $0.3 | 2.27% |
| Apr 28, 2016 | $0.3 | 2.6% |
| Feb 11, 2016 | $0.3 | 3.13% |
| Nov 24, 2015 | $0.3 | 2.88% |
| Jul 16, 2015 | $0.3 | 2.8% |
| Apr 30, 2015 | $0.3 | 2.71% |
| Feb 12, 2015 | $0.3 | 2.57% |
Weis Markets dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
WMK has a payout ratio of 38.2% which is higher than the industry and its peers average but lower than the Consumer Defensive sector average. If we compare it with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 52.3%, Weis Markets's payout ratio is 27% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
WMK dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPTN SpartanNash Co | 4.48% | $0.87 | 64% |
| VLGEA Village Super Market Inc | 3.08% | $1 | 25.8% |
| WMK Weis Markets Inc | 1.97% | $1.36 | 38.2% |
| KR Kroger Co | 1.97% | $1.22 | 32% |
| IMKTA Ingles Markets Inc | 0.99% | $0.66 | 7.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Weis Markets pay a dividend?
Yes, Weis Markets has been paying dividends for the last 28 years.
When was WMK's last dividend?
Weis Markets's last regular dividend was on Nov 12, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.34 per share.
How much dividend does Weis Markets pay (per share)?
WMK has paid dividend of $1.36 per share in the last year.
What is Weis Markets's dividend yield?
Currently Weis Markets's dividend yield is 1.97%.
How often does Weis Markets pay dividends?
Weis Markets pays four dividends per year.
What is Weis Markets's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Weis Markets is 38.2%.
Does Weis Markets pay a good dividend?
Weis Markets's dividend yield is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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