WKL Dividend History & Analysis | 1.8% Yield

WKL has a dividend yield of 1.8% and paid 4.02 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.78%
Payout Ratio 67.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 14.17%
Consistency Lifetime 99.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.53%
Payout FCF 36.1%
Streak Years 9
Dividend Rating 66.20%
Ex-Dividend in 7 days: Buy before May 25, 2026 to receive the next dividend.
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
EDEN 5,760 M 4.60% 6.24%
SPIE 9,736 M 3.95% 6.27%
REN 55,940 M 3.59% 4.00%
ELIS 7,158 M 1.91% 6.64%
RBA 18,962 M 1.13% 2.67%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
CTAS 66,803 M 18.57% 93.9%
TEP 4,325 M 15.02% 96.6%
EDEN 5,760 M 12.70% 93.2%
SW 7,254 M 16.71% 96.6%
UNF 4,563 M 7.74% 94.8%
WKL Dividend History: Last 48 Payments (EUR) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-25 2026-06-17 Final 1.59 +71% N/A
2025-08-26 2025-09-18 Interim 0.93 -38% 0.83%
2025-05-19 2025-06-11 Final 1.5 +80.7% 0.94%
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% N/A
2020-09-01 2020-09-24 Interim 0.47 -40.5% N/A
2020-04-27 2020-05-20 Final 0.79 +102.6% N/A
2019-08-27 2019-09-19 Interim 0.39 -39.1% N/A
2019-04-24 2019-05-16 Final 0.64 +88.2% N/A
2018-08-27 2018-09-19 Interim 0.34 -47.7% N/A
2018-04-23 2018-05-17 Final 0.65 +225% N/A
2017-08-28 2017-09-19 Interim 0.2 -66.7% N/A
2017-04-24 2017-05-16 Final 0.6 +215.8% N/A
2016-08-29 2016-09-14 Interim 0.19 -66.7% N/A
2016-04-25 2016-05-12 Final 0.57 +216.7% N/A
2015-09-24 2015-10-12 Interim 0.18 -74.6% N/A
2015-04-24 2015-05-13 Final 0.71 +1.4% N/A
2014-04-25 2014-05-13 Final 0.7 +1.4% N/A
2013-04-26 2013-05-16 Final 0.69 +1.5% N/A
2012-04-27 0.68 +1.5% N/A
2011-04-29 0.67 +1.5% N/A
2010-04-23 0.66 +1.5% N/A
2009-04-23 0.65 +1.6% N/A
2008-04-24 0.64 +10.3% N/A
2007-04-24 0.58 +5.5% N/A
2006-04-28 0.55 0% N/A
2005-04-18 0.55 0% N/A
2004-04-23 0.55 0% N/A
2003-04-22 0.55 +3.8% N/A
2002-04-25 0.53 +6% N/A
2001-05-08 0.5 +8.7% N/A
2000-04-18 0.46 -71.2% N/A
1999-04-19 1.5973 +17.3% N/A
1998-05-01 1.3614 +21% N/A
1997-04-18 1.1254 +13.5% N/A
1996-04-18 0.9914 +21.4% N/A
1995-04-21 0.8168 +18.4% N/A
1994-05-04 0.6898 +15.1% N/A
1993-05-07 0.599 +13.8% N/A
1992-05-08 0.5264 +13.7% N/A
1991-05-08 0.4629 +13.7% N/A
1990-05-09 0.407 0% N/A

WKL Dividend FAQ

Wolters Kluwer N.V. (WKL) is a global provider of professional information, software solutions, and services across five core segments: Health, Tax & Accounting, Financial & Corporate Compliance, Legal & Regulatory, and Corporate Performance & ESG. The company integrates artificial intelligence and cloud-based platforms to assist professionals in managing complex regulatory requirements and operational workflows.

What is the Dividend Yield of WKL?

As of May 2026, WKL's dividend yield is 1.78%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.02 EUR by the current share price of 61.22.

Does WKL pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, WKL paid a dividend of 4.02 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-25 and the payout was 1.59 EUR.

How often does WKL pay dividends?

WKL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WKL has issued 3 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-25.

WKL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WKL for the next payments are between 0.007 (-99.6%) and 1.714 (+7.8%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.81%.

Will WKL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.59 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-25. The next Ex-Dividend date for Wolters Kluwer (WKL) is 2026-05-25.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WKL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Wolters Kluwer (WKL) is 2026-05-25.

What is the Dividend Growth of WKL?

WKL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 14.2% per year. Strong growth: WKL's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WKL?

WKL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.53%. If you bought WKL's shares at 72.66 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.02 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.53% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WKL?

WKL Payout Consistency is 99.1%. 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. Very consistent: Wolters Kluwer has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WKL have a good Dividend Yield?

WKL's 1.78% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WKL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WKL is 67.3%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of WKL?

WKL's Overall Dividend Rating is 66.20%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WKL Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in WKL's Outstanding Shares?

Wolters Kluwer's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 5.52% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -95.6%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has WKL ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Apr 28, 1999 with a ratio of 4:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 4 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1998 277,519,400 0%
1999 277,519,400 0%
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 290,100,000 +0.38%
2010 300,300,000 +3.52%
2011 301,500,000 +0.4%
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%
2024 236,902,100 -3.09%
2025 230,408,000 -2.74%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-12 02:38 UTC