WKL Dividend History - Wolters Kluwer

Track the latest WKL dividend history: 2.49% Dividend Yield, 11.69% Annual Growth - Explore WKL's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 2.49%
Cash Amount 12m 3.69
Dividend Growth 5y avg 11.69%
Dividend Rating 65.62%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.22%
Payout Ratio 48.5%
Payout Frequency 12m 2
Payout Consistency 99.1%
Total Return 12m: -1.02%
#33 in Group
Total Return 5y: 139.59%
#19 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Support Services

Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
WKL 36,417m 2.49% 6.22%
SW 11,684m 11.8% 19.1%
GLO 633m 3.55% 25.7%
COOR 314m 11.8% 7.91%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
WKL 36,417m 11.7% 65.6%
EDEN 7,938m 9.46% 78.1%
BRAV 1,829m 9.24% 71.3%
SW 11,684m 33.3% 95.3%

WKL Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in EUR)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-05-19 2025-06-11 Final 1.5 80.7%
2024-08-27 2024-09-19 Interim 0.83 -39% 0.55%
2024-05-10 2024-06-04 Final 1.36 88.9% 0.93%
2023-08-29 2023-09-21 Interim 0.72 -39% 0.65%
2023-05-12 2023-06-06 Final 1.18 87.3% 1.07%
2022-08-30 2022-09-22 Interim 0.63 -38.8% 0.61%
2022-04-25 2022-05-18 Final 1.03 90.7% 1.1%
2021-08-31 2021-09-23 Interim 0.54 -39.3% 0.55%
2021-04-26 2021-05-19 Final 0.89 89.4% 1.17%
2020-09-01 2020-09-24 Interim 0.47 -40.5% 0.69%
2020-04-27 2020-05-20 Final 0.79 102.6% 1.16%
2019-08-27 2019-09-19 Interim 0.39 -39.1%
2019-04-24 2019-05-16 Final 0.64 88.2%
2018-08-27 2018-09-19 Interim 0.34 -47.7%
2018-04-23 2018-05-17 Final 0.65 225%
2017-08-28 2017-09-19 Interim 0.2 -66.7%
2017-04-24 2017-05-16 Final 0.6 215.8%
2016-08-29 2016-09-14 Interim 0.19 -66.7%
2016-04-25 2016-05-12 Final 0.57 216.7%
2015-09-24 2015-10-12 Interim 0.18 -74.6%
2015-04-24 2015-05-13 Final 0.71 1.4%
2014-04-25 2014-05-13 Final 0.7 1.4%
2013-04-26 2013-05-16 Final 0.69 1.5%
2012-04-27 0.68 1.5%
2011-04-29 0.67 1.5%
2010-04-23 0.66 1.5%
2009-04-23 0.65 1.6%
2008-04-24 0.64 10.3%
2007-04-24 0.58 5.5%
2006-04-28 0.55
2005-04-18 0.55
2004-04-23 0.55
2003-04-22 0.55 3.8%
2002-04-25 0.53 6%
2001-05-08 0.5 8.7%
2000-04-18 0.46 15.2%
1999-04-19 0.3993 17.3%
1998-05-01 0.3403 21%
1997-04-18 0.2813 16%
1996-04-18 0.2426

WKL Dividend History - FAQ

Does WKL pay dividends?

Yes, as of March 2025, WKL paid a dividend of 3.69 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-19.

What is the Dividend Yield of WKL?

As of March 2025, WKL`s dividend yield is 2.49%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.69M EUR by the current share price of 142.10.

How often does WKL pay dividends?

WKL pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months (TTM), WKL has issued 2 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WKL?

The next ex-dividend date for Wolters Kluwer (WKL) is 2025-05-19.

What is the Dividend Growth Rate of WKL?

WKL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.7M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WKL?

WKL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.22M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Wolters Kluwer five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (3.69M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (59.31):

What is the Payout Consistency of WKL?

WKL Payout Consistency is 99.1%.
Highly consistent: Wolters Kluwer has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does WKL have a good Dividend Yield?

WKL`s 2.49% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WKL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WKL is 48.5%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of WKL?

WKL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.62%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: WKL Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of WKL`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Wolters Kluwer are shrinking at a rate of -2.06% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -100.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did Wolters Kluwer ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 1999-04-28 with a factor of 4:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 4.
Year Number of Shares Growth Rate
1998 277,519,400
1999 277,519,400
2000 280,165,300 +0.95%
2001 291,666,700 +4.11%
2002 290,265,500 -0.48%
2003 309,300,000 +6.56%
2004 310,100,000 +0.26%
2005 316,600,000 +2.1%
2006 321,400,000 +1.52%
2007 304,700,000 -5.2%
2008 288,990,800 -5.16%
2009 293,800,000 +1.66%
2010 296,400,000 +0.88%
2011 301,500,000 +1.72%
2012 300,700,000 -0.27%
2013 299,500,000 -0.4%
2014 300,100,000 +0.2%
2015 295,600,000 -1.5%
2016 293,300,000 -0.78%
2017 286,000,000 -2.49%
2018 276,100,000 -3.46%
2019 271,296,000 -1.74%
2020 265,530,500 -2.13%
2021 260,925,500 -1.73%
2022 253,922,500 -2.68%
2023 244,444,400 -3.73%