WDFC Dividend History & Analysis | 1.8% Yield

WDFC has a dividend yield of 1.8% and paid 3.84 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.84%
Payout Ratio 67.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.36%
Consistency Lifetime 96.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.28%
Payout FCF 65.3%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 65.07%

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.
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.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 0.9%
Total Return 5y: -20.5%

Top Dividend Payers in Household Products

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
REYN 4,873 M 3.93% 4.50%
SPB 1,484 M 3.08% 3.17%
PG 372,535 M 2.71% 3.71%
CL 76,684 M 2.41% 2.94%
ODC 902 M 1.15% 4.84%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PG 372,535 M 5.28% 99.5%
CHD 22,402 M 3.91% 92.1%
CL 76,684 M 3.57% 99.6%
CLX 13,819 M 2.03% 89.4%
SPB 1,484 M 2.85% 41.9%

WDFC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 2026-01-30 Quarterly 1.02 8.5% 0.5%
2025-10-20 2025-10-20 2025-10-31 Quarterly 0.94 0% 0.49%
2025-07-18 2025-07-18 2025-07-31 Quarterly 0.94 0% 0.43%
2025-04-17 2025-04-18 2025-04-30 Quarterly 0.94 0% 0.43%
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% 0.35%
2024-07-19 2024-07-19 2024-07-31 Quarterly 0.88 0% 0.35%
2024-04-18 2024-04-19 2024-04-30 Quarterly 0.88 0% 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% 0.4%
2023-07-13 2023-07-14 2023-07-31 Quarterly 0.83 0% 0.37%
2023-04-13 2023-04-14 2023-04-28 Quarterly 0.83 0% 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% 0.49%
2022-07-14 2022-07-15 2022-07-29 Quarterly 0.78 0% 0.47%
2022-04-13 2022-04-15 2022-04-29 Quarterly 0.78 0% 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% 0.31%
2021-07-15 2021-07-16 2021-07-30 Quarterly 0.72 0% 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% N/A
2020-10-15 2020-10-16 2020-10-30 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2020-07-16 2020-07-17 2020-07-31 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2020-04-16 2020-04-17 2020-04-30 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2020-01-16 2020-01-17 2020-01-31 Quarterly 0.67 9.8% N/A
2019-10-17 2019-10-18 2019-10-31 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A
2019-07-18 2019-07-19 2019-07-31 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A
2019-04-17 2019-04-19 2019-04-30 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A
2019-01-17 2019-01-18 2019-01-31 Quarterly 0.61 13% N/A
2018-10-18 2018-10-19 2018-10-31 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2018-07-19 2018-07-20 2018-07-31 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2018-04-19 2018-04-20 2018-04-30 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2018-01-18 2018-01-19 2018-01-31 Quarterly 0.54 10.2% N/A
2017-10-19 2017-10-20 2017-10-31 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2017-07-19 2017-07-21 2017-07-31 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2017-04-11 2017-04-14 2017-04-28 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2017-01-18 2017-01-20 2017-01-31 Quarterly 0.49 16.7% N/A
2016-10-19 2016-10-21 2016-10-31 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2016-07-13 2016-07-15 2016-07-29 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2016-04-13 2016-04-15 2016-04-29 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2016-01-13 2016-01-15 2016-01-29 Quarterly 0.42 10.5% N/A
2015-10-14 2015-10-16 2015-10-30 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2015-07-15 2015-07-17 2015-07-31 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2015-04-14 2015-04-16 2015-04-30 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2014-12-31 2015-01-05 2015-01-30 Quarterly 0.38 11.8% N/A
2014-10-15 2014-10-17 2014-10-31 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2014-07-09 2014-07-11 2014-07-31 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2014-04-09 2014-04-11 2014-04-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2014-01-02 2014-01-06 2014-01-31 Quarterly 0.34 9.7% N/A
2013-10-17 2013-10-21 2013-10-31 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A

WDFC Dividend FAQ

WD-40 Company (NASDAQ: WDFC) manufactures and distributes a broad portfolio of maintenance, home-care, and cleaning products across all major global regions. Its core brands include WD-40 Multi-Use, WD-40 Specialist, 3-IN-ONE, GT85 (e-bike), 2000 Flushes, Spot Shot, Carpet Fresh, Lava, Solvol, X-14, and No Vac, sold through hardware, automotive, industrial, mass-retail, grocery, online, and specialty channels.

What is the Dividend Yield of WDFC?

As of February 2026, WDFC`s dividend yield is 1.84%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.84 USD by the current share price of 238.53.

Does WDFC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, WDFC paid a dividend of 3.84 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-16 and the payout was 1.02 USD.

How often does WDFC pay dividends?

WDFC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WDFC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-16.

WDFC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WDFC for the next 4 payments are between 0.982 (-3.7%) and 1.024 (+0.4%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will WDFC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.02 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for WD-40 (WDFC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WDFC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for WD-40 (WDFC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of WDFC?

WDFC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.36% per year.
Strong growth: WDFC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WDFC?

WDFC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.28%. If you bought WDFC's shares at 300.17 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.84 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.28% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WDFC?

WDFC Payout Consistency is 96.6%. 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: WD-40 has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WDFC have a good Dividend Yield?

WDFC`s 1.84% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WDFC?

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

What is the Dividend Rating of WDFC?

WDFC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.07%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WDFC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WDFC's Outstanding Shares?

WD-40's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.13% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has WDFC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Aug 1, 1997 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 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
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 13,549,000 -0.18%

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: 2026-02-03 04:23