WAB Dividend History & Analysis | 0.5% Yield
WAB has a dividend yield of 0.5% and paid 1.18 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| WAB NYSE Westinghouse Air Brake |
49,374 M | 19.69% | 100.0% |
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WAB Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | 2026-08-18 | 2026-09-01 | Quarterly | 0.31 | 0% | 0.1% |
| 2026-05-22 | 2026-05-22 | 2026-06-03 | Quarterly | 0.31 | 0% | 0.12% |
| 2026-02-17 | 2026-02-17 | 2026-03-02 | Quarterly | 0.31 | +24% | 0.12% |
| 2025-11-12 | 2025-11-12 | 2025-11-26 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 0.12% |
| 2025-08-14 | 2025-08-14 | 2025-08-28 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 0.13% |
| 2025-05-27 | 2025-05-27 | 2025-06-10 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 0.12% |
| 2025-02-21 | 2025-02-21 | 2025-03-07 | Quarterly | 0.25 | +25% | 0.13% |
| 2024-11-13 | 2024-11-13 | 2024-11-27 | Quarterly | 0.2 | 0% | 0.1% |
| 2024-08-14 | 2024-08-14 | 2024-08-28 | Quarterly | 0.2 | 0% | 0.13% |
| 2024-05-24 | 2024-05-28 | 2024-06-11 | Quarterly | 0.2 | 0% | 0.12% |
| 2024-02-22 | 2024-02-23 | 2024-03-08 | Quarterly | 0.2 | +17.6% | 0.15% |
| 2023-11-14 | 2023-11-15 | 2023-11-29 | Quarterly | 0.17 | 0% | 0.15% |
| 2023-08-11 | 2023-08-14 | 2023-08-28 | Quarterly | 0.17 | 0% | 0.15% |
| 2023-05-26 | 2023-05-30 | 2023-06-09 | Quarterly | 0.17 | 0% | 0.18% |
| 2023-02-23 | 2023-02-24 | 2023-03-10 | Quarterly | 0.17 | +13.3% | 0.16% |
| 2022-11-10 | 2022-11-14 | 2022-11-28 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.15% |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-08-15 | 2022-08-29 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.16% |
| 2022-05-19 | 2022-05-20 | 2022-05-27 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.18% |
| 2022-02-24 | 2022-02-25 | 2022-02-28 | Quarterly | 0.15 | +25% | 0.17% |
| 2021-11-12 | 2021-11-15 | 2021-11-29 | Quarterly | 0.12 | 0% | 0.12% |
WAB Dividend FAQ
As of August 2026, WAB's dividend yield is 0.47%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.18 USD by the current share price of 292.23.
As of August 2026, WAB paid a dividend of 1.18 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-18 and the payout was 0.31 USD.
WAB pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WAB has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-18.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WAB for the next payments are between 0.309 (-0.3%) and 0.366 (+18.1%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.47%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.31 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-18. The next Ex-Dividend date for Westinghouse Air Brake (WAB) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Westinghouse Air Brake (WAB) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
WAB's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 19.7% per year. Strong growth: WAB's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
WAB's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.35%. If you bought WAB's shares at 87.19 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.18 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.35% of your original purchase price.
WAB Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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: Westinghouse Air Brake has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
WAB's 0.47% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of WAB is 11.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
WAB's Overall Dividend Rating is 67.27%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
WAB Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-08-21 02:40 UTC