WFG Dividend History & Analysis | 1.9% Yield

WFG has a dividend yield of 1.9% and paid 1.28 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.86%
Payout Ratio 72.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 13.99%
Consistency Lifetime 97.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.95%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 14
Dividend Rating 70.61%

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: -12.9%
Total Return 5y: 12%

Top Dividend Payers in Paper & Forest Products

Top 3 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SLVM 1,976 M 3.61% 7.97%
LPX 6,210 M 1.23% 2.84%
BCC 3,171 M 1.0% 2.25%
Top 2 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SLVM 1,976 M 99.7% 90.0%
LPX 6,210 M 13.3% 66.9%

WFG 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
2025-12-29 2025-12-29 2026-01-14 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.53%
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 2025-10-14 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.46%
2025-06-26 2025-06-26 2025-07-14 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.43%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-04-03 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.42%
2024-12-27 2024-12-27 2025-01-14 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.37%
2024-09-26 2024-09-26 2024-10-11 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.33%
2024-06-26 2024-06-26 2024-07-12 Quarterly 0.32 6.7% 0.42%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-04-04 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.37%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.35%
2023-09-26 2023-09-27 2023-10-13 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.42%
2023-06-20 2023-06-21 2023-07-07 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.38%
2023-03-16 2023-03-17 2023-04-04 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.43%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-13 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.42%
2022-09-21 2022-09-22 2022-10-07 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.39%
2022-06-21 2022-06-22 2022-07-08 Quarterly 0.3 20% 0.38%
2022-03-17 2022-03-18 2022-04-05 Quarterly 0.25 25% 0.26%
2021-12-24 2021-12-28 2022-01-11 Quarterly 0.2 2.7% N/A
2021-09-22 2021-09-23 2021-10-05 Quarterly 0.1948 -4% 0.25%
2021-06-18 2021-06-21 2021-07-06 Quarterly 0.2029 26.3% 0.3%
2021-03-17 2021-03-18 2021-04-01 Quarterly 0.1606 3.1% 0.24%
2020-12-24 2020-12-29 2021-01-12 Quarterly 0.1557 4.4% N/A
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-14 Quarterly 0.1492 0.9% N/A
2020-07-06 2020-07-07 2020-07-15 Quarterly 0.1478 -2.2% N/A
2020-03-17 2020-03-18 2020-04-02 Quarterly 0.1511 -0.8% N/A
2019-12-26 2019-12-27 2020-01-10 Quarterly 0.1524 0.8% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-10 Quarterly 0.1511 -0.4% N/A
2019-06-25 2019-06-26 2019-07-17 Quarterly 0.1518 1.2% N/A
2019-03-15 2019-03-18 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.15 1.9% N/A
2018-12-24 2018-12-27 2019-01-10 Quarterly 0.1472 -4.8% N/A
2018-09-24 2018-09-25 2018-10-09 Quarterly 0.1547 37.3% N/A
2018-06-26 2018-06-27 2018-07-18 Quarterly 0.1127 -1.6% N/A
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-04-03 Quarterly 0.1145 32.8% N/A
2017-12-22 2017-12-27 2018-01-10 Quarterly 0.0862 -3.2% N/A
2017-09-25 2017-09-26 2017-10-10 Quarterly 0.0891 68.8% N/A
2017-06-23 2017-06-27 2017-07-18 Quarterly 0.0528 0.4% N/A
2017-03-16 2017-03-20 2017-04-03 Quarterly 0.0526 0.4% N/A
2016-12-16 2016-12-20 2017-01-10 Quarterly 0.0524 -0.8% N/A
2016-09-27 2016-09-29 2016-10-13 Quarterly 0.0528 -2.7% N/A
2016-06-24 2016-06-28 2016-07-19 Quarterly 0.0542 0.6% N/A
2016-03-17 2016-03-21 2016-04-04 Quarterly 0.0539 7.4% N/A
2015-12-17 2015-12-21 2016-01-11 Quarterly 0.0502 -4.2% N/A
2015-09-24 2015-09-28 2015-10-13 Quarterly 0.0524 -7.5% N/A
2015-06-25 2015-06-29 2015-07-20 Quarterly 0.0567 3.4% N/A
2015-03-18 2015-03-20 2015-04-02 Quarterly 0.0548 -9.1% N/A
2014-12-18 2014-12-22 2015-01-12 Quarterly 0.0603 -4.5% N/A
2014-09-25 2014-09-29 2014-10-14 Quarterly 0.0631 -3.4% N/A
2014-06-26 2014-06-30 2014-07-21 Quarterly 0.0653 4.3% N/A
2014-03-19 2014-03-21 2014-04-04 Quarterly 0.0626 -52.2% N/A
2013-12-19 2013-12-23 2014-01-13 Quarterly 0.131 -3.2% N/A
2013-09-26 2013-09-30 2013-10-15 Quarterly 0.1353 0% N/A

WFG Dividend FAQ

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFG) is a vertically integrated Canadian wood-products company that manufactures, markets and distributes a wide range of lumber, engineered wood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips and renewable-energy bioproducts. Its product mix serves residential construction, remodeling, paper-board packaging, tissue and industrial applications, with customers ranging from major retail chains and contractor supply yards to industrial processors in North America, Europe and other overseas markets.

What is the Dividend Yield of WFG?

As of February 2026, WFG`s dividend yield is 1.86%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.28 USD by the current share price of 73.37.

Does WFG pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, WFG paid a dividend of 1.28 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-29 and the payout was 0.32 USD.

How often does WFG pay dividends?

WFG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WFG has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-29.

WFG dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WFG for the next 4 payments are between 0.352 (+10.0%) and 0.381 (+19.1%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will WFG pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.32 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-29. The next Ex-Dividend date for West Fraser Timber (WFG) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WFG?

The next Ex-Dividend date for West Fraser Timber (WFG) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of WFG?

WFG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 14.0% per year.
Strong growth: WFG's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WFG?

WFG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.95%. If you bought WFG's shares at 65.52 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.28 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.95% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WFG?

WFG Payout Consistency is 97.3%. 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: West Fraser Timber has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WFG have a good Dividend Yield?

WFG`s 1.86% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WFG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WFG is 72.2%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of WFG?

WFG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 70.61%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WFG Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WFG's Outstanding Shares?

West Fraser Timber's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.83% 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 WFG ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jan 14, 2014 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
1996 60,000,000
1997 57,954,000 -3.41%
1998 63,111,100 +8.9%
1999 62,686,600 -0.67%
2000 60,689,100 -3.19%
2001 60,720,200 +0.05%
2002 74,528,000 +22.74%
2003 74,554,000 +0.03%
2004 86,664,000 +16.24%
2005 86,230,000 -0.5%
2006 86,468,000 +0.28%
2007 85,842,000 -0.72%
2008 85,716,000 -0.15%
2009 86,289,900 +0.67%
2010 86,816,700 +0.61%
2011 86,519,800 -0.34%
2012 87,158,000 +0.74%
2013 87,213,000 +0.06%
2014 84,946,000 -2.6%
2015 83,236,000 -2.01%
2016 79,005,000 -5.08%
2017 78,589,000 -0.53%
2018 69,830,000 -11.15%
2019 68,797,000 -1.48%
2020 96,206,000 +39.84%
2021 106,498,000 +10.7%
2022 83,555,400 -21.54%
2023 81,679,000 -2.25%
2024 80,735,000 -1.16%
2025 78,714,000 -2.5%

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: 2026-02-08 02:17