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WKL Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

WKL's dividend history, current yield (1.6%), dividend growth rate (11.7%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Diversified Support Services).

Yield 12m 1.59%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.33
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 11.69%
Overall Dividend Rating 59.98%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.56%
Payout Ratio 97.1%
Payout Frequency 12m 2
Payout Consistency 99.1%
Total Return 12m: -7.61%
Total Return 5y: 113.18%
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Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Support Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
SW 8,934 M 14.4% 23.1%
NCC-B 1,804 M 4.98% 6.67%
COOR 465 M 4.94% 4.37%
MATW 788 M 4.07% 5.75%
BRAV 2,046 M 4.31% 5.0%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
SW 8,934 M 33.3% 98.4%
EDEN 7,594 M 9.46% 92.7%
TEP 5,742 M 9.91% 96.5%
BRAV 2,046 M 9.24% 100%
CTAS 87,444 M 15.8% 92.5%

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SW
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VOT
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VIN
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BRAV
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 4.31% Yield
MATW
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 4.07% Yield
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 2.45% Yield

WKL Dividend History: Last 46 Payments (EUR) as of July 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 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% 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 15.2% N/A
1999-04-19 0.3993 17.3% N/A
1998-05-01 0.3403 21% N/A
1997-04-18 0.2813 16% N/A
1996-04-18 0.2426 21.4% N/A
1995-04-21 0.1998 18.4% N/A
1994-05-04 0.1688 15.2% N/A
1993-05-07 0.1466 13.8% N/A
1992-05-08 0.1288 17.9% N/A
1991-05-08 0.1092 15.9% N/A
1990-05-09 0.0942 0% N/A

WKL Dividend FAQ

Does WKL pay a dividend?

As of July 2025, WKL paid a dividend of 2.33 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-19 and the payout was 1.5 EUR.

What is the Dividend Yield of WKL?

As of July 2025, WKL`s dividend yield is 1.59%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.33 EUR by the current share price of 139.50.

How often does WKL pay dividends?

WKL pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, WKL has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-05-19.

Will WKL pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.5 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-05-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for Wolters Kluwer (WKL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WKL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Wolters Kluwer (WKL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of WKL?

WKL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.7% 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 3.56%. If you bought WKL's shares at 65.44 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.33 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.56% 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 1.59% 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 97.1%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.

What is the Dividend Rating of WKL?

WKL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 59.98%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WKL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WKL`s Outstanding Shares?

Wolters Kluwer`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -2.06% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Wolters Kluwer ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the 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 Annual 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%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid per year (typically quarterly).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.