Westinghouse Air Brake (WAB) Dividend History & Analysis

Track McKesson's (WAB) dividend history - current yield, annual dividend growth rate, payout history and peer comparisons.

Yield 12m 0.48%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.85
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 10.76%
Overall Dividend Rating 60.88%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.78%
Payout Ratio 11.3%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 97.3%
Total Return 12m: 17.69%
#9 in Group
Total Return 5y: 264.52%
#6 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
WAB 31,677m 0.48% 1.78%
PAT 30m 14.7% 57.5%
8TRA 18,277m 10.6% 30.0%
DTG 32,002m 10.5% 12.6%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
WAB 31,677m 10.8% 11.3%
TEX 2,528m 41.5% 11.6%
ALG 2,195m 14.9% 11.2%
WAC 1,531m 13.9% 122%

WAB Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
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 0.1%
2024-08-14 2024-08-14 2024-08-28 Quarterly 0.2 0.13%
2024-05-24 2024-05-28 2024-06-11 Quarterly 0.2 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 0.15%
2023-08-11 2023-08-14 2023-08-28 Quarterly 0.17 0.15%
2023-05-26 2023-05-30 2023-06-09 Quarterly 0.17 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 0.15%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-08-29 Quarterly 0.15 0.16%
2022-05-19 2022-05-20 2022-05-27 Quarterly 0.15 0.17%
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 0.12%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-08-27 Quarterly 0.12 0.13%
2021-05-06 2021-05-07 2021-05-21 Quarterly 0.12 0.15%
2021-02-11 2021-02-12 2021-02-26 Quarterly 0.12 0.14%
2020-11-12 2020-11-13 2020-11-27 Quarterly 0.12 0.18%
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-08-28 Quarterly 0.12 0.17%
2020-05-07 2020-05-08 2020-05-22 Quarterly 0.12 0.22%
2020-02-06 2020-02-07 2020-02-21 Quarterly 0.12
2019-11-14 2019-11-15 2019-11-29 Quarterly 0.12
2019-08-08 2019-08-09 2019-08-23 Quarterly 0.12
2019-05-09 2019-05-10 2019-05-24 Quarterly 0.12
2019-02-07 2019-02-08 2019-02-22 Quarterly 0.12
2018-11-15 2018-11-16 2018-11-30 Quarterly 0.12
2018-08-09 2018-08-10 2018-08-24 Quarterly 0.12
2018-05-10 2018-05-11 2018-05-25 Quarterly 0.12
2018-02-08 2018-02-09 2018-02-23 Quarterly 0.12
2017-11-10 2017-11-13 2017-11-27 Quarterly 0.12
2017-08-10 2017-08-14 2017-08-28 Quarterly 0.12 20%
2017-05-10 2017-05-12 2017-05-26 Quarterly 0.1
2017-02-08 2017-02-10 2017-02-24 Quarterly 0.1
2016-11-09 2016-11-14 2016-11-28 Quarterly 0.1
2016-08-11 2016-08-15 2016-08-29 Quarterly 0.1 25%
2016-05-11 2016-05-13 2016-05-27 Quarterly 0.08
2016-02-10 2016-02-12 2016-02-26 Quarterly 0.08
2015-11-12 2015-11-16 2015-11-30 Quarterly 0.08
2015-08-13 2015-08-17 2015-08-31 Quarterly 0.08 33.3%
2015-05-13 2015-05-15 2015-05-29 Quarterly 0.06

WAB Dividend FAQ

Does WAB pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, WAB paid a dividend of 0.85 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-02-21.

What is the Dividend Yield of WAB?

As of April 2025, WAB`s dividend yield is 0.48%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 850K USD by the current share price of 173.58.

How often does WAB pay dividends?

WAB pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), WAB has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WAB?

The next ex-dividend date for Westinghouse Air Brake (WAB) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of WAB?

WAB's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.8M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WAB?

WAB's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.78M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Westinghouse Air Brake five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (850K) divided by the purchase price five years ago (47.62):

What is the Payout Consistency of WAB?

WAB Payout Consistency is 97.3%.
Highly consistent: Westinghouse Air Brake has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does WAB have a good Dividend Yield?

WAB`s 0.48% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WAB?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WAB is 11.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of WAB?

WAB`s Overall Dividend Rating is 60.88%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

WAB Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WAB`s Outstanding Shares?

Westinghouse Air Brake`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.63% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Westinghouse Air Brake ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2013-06-12 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
2009 96,000,000
2010 96,000,000
2011 97,000,000 +1.04%
2012 97,000,000
2013 97,000,000
2014 97,000,000
2015 97,000,000
2016 91,000,000 -6.19%
2017 96,000,000 +5.49%
2018 97,000,000 +1.04%
2019 177,000,000 +82.47%
2020 190,000,000 +7.34%
2021 188,000,000 -1.05%
2022 183,000,000 -2.66%
2023 180,000,000 -1.64%
2024 175,000,000 -2.78%