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Yield 12m 1.16%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.70
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 5.60%
Overall Dividend Rating 54.88%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.69%
Payout Ratio 66.3%
Payout Frequency 12m 3
Payout Consistency 94.7%
Total Return 12m: -1.60%
#8 in Group
Total Return 5y: 39.39%
#7 in Group
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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
WDFC 3,000m 1.16% 1.69%
ENR 2,119m 4.23% 4.12%
CLX 17,111m 4.21% 3.65%
KMB 45,738m 3.54% 4.19%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Ratio
WDFC 3,000m 5.60% 66.3%
PG 390,160m 4.90% 60.6%
CHD 27,259m 3.42% 33.3%
KMB 45,738m 2.66% 67.4%

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WDFC Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-01-17 2025-01-17 2025-01-31 Quarterly 0.94 6.8% 0.4%
2024-10-18 2024-10-18 2024-10-31 Quarterly 0.88 0.35%
2024-07-19 2024-07-19 2024-07-31 Quarterly 0.88 0.35%
2024-04-18 2024-04-19 2024-04-30 Quarterly 0.88 0.38%
2024-01-18 2024-01-19 2024-01-31 Quarterly 0.88 6% 0.32%
2023-10-19 2023-10-20 2023-10-31 Quarterly 0.83 0.4%
2023-07-13 2023-07-14 2023-07-31 Quarterly 0.83 0.37%
2023-04-13 2023-04-14 2023-04-28 Quarterly 0.83 0.47%
2023-01-12 2023-01-13 2023-01-31 Quarterly 0.83 6.4% 0.49%
2022-10-20 2022-10-21 2022-10-31 Quarterly 0.78 0.49%
2022-07-14 2022-07-15 2022-07-29 Quarterly 0.78 0.47%
2022-04-13 2022-04-15 2022-04-29 Quarterly 0.78 0.42%
2022-01-13 2022-01-14 2022-01-31 Quarterly 0.78 8.3% 0.31%
2021-10-14 2021-10-15 2021-10-29 Quarterly 0.72 0.31%
2021-07-15 2021-07-16 2021-07-30 Quarterly 0.72 0.29%
2021-04-15 2021-04-16 2021-04-30 Quarterly 0.72 7.5% 0.28%
2021-01-14 2021-01-15 2021-01-29 Quarterly 0.67 0.23%
2020-10-15 2020-10-16 2020-10-30 Quarterly 0.67 0.35%
2020-07-16 2020-07-17 2020-07-31 Quarterly 0.67 0.34%
2020-04-16 2020-04-17 2020-04-30 Quarterly 0.67
2020-01-16 2020-01-17 2020-01-31 Quarterly 0.67 9.8%
2019-10-17 2019-10-18 2019-10-31 Quarterly 0.61
2019-07-18 2019-07-19 2019-07-31 Quarterly 0.61
2019-04-17 2019-04-19 2019-04-30 Quarterly 0.61
2019-01-17 2019-01-18 2019-01-31 Quarterly 0.61 13%
2018-10-18 2018-10-19 2018-10-31 Quarterly 0.54
2018-07-19 2018-07-20 2018-07-31 Quarterly 0.54
2018-04-19 2018-04-20 2018-04-30 Quarterly 0.54
2018-01-18 2018-01-19 2018-01-31 Quarterly 0.54 10.2%
2017-10-19 2017-10-20 2017-10-31 Quarterly 0.49
2017-07-19 2017-07-21 2017-07-31 Quarterly 0.49
2017-04-11 2017-04-14 2017-04-28 Quarterly 0.49
2017-01-18 2017-01-20 2017-01-31 Quarterly 0.49 16.7%
2016-10-19 2016-10-21 2016-10-31 Quarterly 0.42
2016-07-13 2016-07-15 2016-07-29 Quarterly 0.42
2016-04-13 2016-04-15 2016-04-29 Quarterly 0.42
2016-01-13 2016-01-15 2016-01-29 Quarterly 0.42 10.5%
2015-10-14 2015-10-16 2015-10-30 Quarterly 0.38
2015-07-15 2015-07-17 2015-07-31 Quarterly 0.38
2015-04-14 2015-04-16 2015-04-30 Quarterly 0.38

WDFC Dividend FAQ

Does WDFC pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, WDFC paid a dividend of 2.70 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-01-17.

What is the Dividend Yield of WDFC?

As of April 2025, WDFC`s dividend yield is 1.16%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.70 USD by the current share price of 222.76.

How often does WDFC pay dividends?

WDFC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), WDFC has issued 3 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WDFC?

The next ex-dividend date for WD-40 (WDFC) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of WDFC?

WDFC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.60% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WDFC?

WDFC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.69%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought WD-40 five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (2.70) divided by the purchase price five years ago (159.81):

What is the Payout Consistency of WDFC?

WDFC Payout Consistency is 94.7%.
Highly consistent: WD-40 has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does WDFC have a good Dividend Yield?

WDFC`s 1.16% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WDFC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WDFC is 66.3%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of WDFC?

WDFC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 54.88%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

WDFC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WDFC`s Outstanding Shares?

WD-40`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.26% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has WD-40 ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 1997-08-01 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 15,002,000
1986 15,008,000 +0.04%
1987 15,042,000 +0.23%
1988 15,088,000 +0.31%
1989 14,782,600 -2.02%
1990 15,333,300 +3.73%
1991 14,583,300 -4.89%
1992 15,312,500 +5%
1993 15,294,100 -0.12%
1994 15,277,800 -0.11%
1995 15,588,200 +2.03%
1996 15,555,600 -0.21%
1997 15,294,100 -1.68%
1998 15,416,700 +0.8%
1999 15,584,000 +1.09%
2000 15,436,600 -0.95%
2001 15,746,700 +2.01%
2002 16,744,200 +6.33%
2003 17,073,900 +1.97%
2004 16,725,600 -2.04%
2005 16,776,600 +0.3%
2006 17,241,100 +2.77%
2007 17,092,800 -0.86%
2008 16,673,600 -2.45%
2009 16,652,000 -0.13%
2010 16,991,000 +2.04%
2011 16,205,000 -4.63%
2012 15,807,000 -2.46%
2013 15,366,000 -2.79%
2014 14,738,000 -4.09%
2015 14,461,000 -1.88%
2016 14,221,000 -1.66%
2017 14,011,000 -1.48%
2018 13,882,000 -0.92%
2019 13,746,000 -0.98%
2020 13,706,000 -0.29%
2021 13,752,000 +0.34%
2022 13,609,000 -1.04%
2023 13,584,000 -0.18%
2024 13,573,000 -0.08%
2025 13,572,000 -0.01%