WNC Dividend History & Analysis | 3.1% Yield

WNC has a dividend yield of 3.1% and paid 0.4 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.11%
Payout Ratio 6.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 57.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.27%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 9
Dividend Rating 30.29%
Ex-Dividend in 15 days: Buy before Apr 2, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

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: -25.5%
Total Return 5y: -53.7%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
8TRA 17,693 M 5.60% 12.6%
DTG 38,576 M 5.0% 6.62%
TRN 2,366 M 4.50% 5.25%
PCAR 62,119 M 2.52% 5.16%
CYD 1,579 M 2.43% 4.25%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
8TRA 17,693 M 61.5% 89.1%
IVG 5,798 M 50.0% 100%
ALG 2,062 M 21.0% 96.1%
WAB 41,091 M 20.1% 97.3%
DTG 38,576 M 20.9% 98.8%

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WNC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 2026-04-23 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 2026-01-29 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.87%
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 2025-10-23 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.82%
2025-07-03 2025-07-03 2025-07-24 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.7%
2025-04-03 2025-04-03 2025-04-24 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.75%
2025-01-10 2025-01-10 2025-01-30 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.49%
2024-10-10 2024-10-10 2024-10-31 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.44%
2024-07-03 2024-07-03 2024-07-25 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.37%
2024-04-03 2024-04-04 2024-04-25 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.29%
2024-01-03 2024-01-04 2024-01-25 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.32%
2023-10-04 2023-10-05 2023-10-26 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.38%
2023-07-05 2023-07-06 2023-07-27 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.34%
2023-04-05 2023-04-06 2023-04-27 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.35%
2023-01-04 2023-01-05 2023-01-26 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.35%
2022-10-05 2022-10-06 2022-10-27 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.49%
2022-07-06 2022-07-07 2022-07-28 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.59%
2022-04-06 2022-04-07 2022-04-28 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.6%
2022-01-05 2022-01-06 2022-01-27 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.39%
2021-10-06 2021-10-07 2021-10-28 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.51%
2021-07-07 2021-07-08 2021-07-29 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.58%
2021-04-07 2021-04-08 2021-04-29 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.42%
2021-01-06 2021-01-07 2021-01-28 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2020-09-30 2020-10-01 2020-10-22 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2020-07-01 2020-07-02 2020-07-23 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2020-04-01 2020-04-02 2020-04-23 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2019-12-31 2020-01-02 2020-01-23 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2019-10-02 2019-10-03 2019-10-24 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2019-07-02 2019-07-03 2019-07-25 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2019-04-03 2019-04-04 2019-04-25 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2019-01-02 2019-01-03 2019-01-24 Quarterly 0.08 6.7% N/A
2018-10-03 2018-10-04 2018-10-25 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2018-07-03 2018-07-05 2018-07-26 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2018-04-04 2018-04-05 2018-04-26 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2018-01-03 2018-01-04 2018-01-25 Quarterly 0.075 25% N/A
2017-10-04 2017-10-05 2017-10-26 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2017-07-03 2017-07-06 2017-07-27 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2017-04-04 2017-04-06 2017-04-27 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2017-01-03 2017-01-05 2017-01-26 Quarterly 0.06 33.3% N/A
2008-09-26 2008-09-30 2008-10-10 Quarterly 0.045 0% N/A
2008-06-24 2008-06-26 2008-07-09 Quarterly 0.045 0% N/A
2008-03-05 2008-03-07 2008-04-04 Quarterly 0.045 0% N/A
2007-12-19 2007-12-21 2008-01-11 Quarterly 0.045 0% N/A
2007-09-26 2007-09-28 2007-10-05 Quarterly 0.045 0% N/A
2007-06-22 2007-06-26 2007-07-09 Quarterly 0.045 0% N/A
2007-03-07 2007-03-09 2007-04-06 Quarterly 0.045 0% N/A
2006-12-15 2006-12-19 2007-01-05 Quarterly 0.045 0% N/A
2006-09-25 2006-09-27 2006-10-06 Quarterly 0.045 0% N/A
2006-06-16 2006-06-20 2006-07-07 Quarterly 0.045 0% N/A
2006-03-07 2006-03-09 2006-04-07 Quarterly 0.045 0% N/A
2005-12-15 2005-12-19 2006-01-19 Quarterly 0.045 0% N/A

WNC Dividend FAQ

Wabash National Corporation (WNC) manufactures transportation and logistics equipment. The company operates in two segments: Transportation Solutions and Parts & Services. The transportation equipment manufacturing sector is cyclical, tied to freight demand and capital expenditure cycles.

What is the Dividend Yield of WNC?

As of March 2026, WNC`s dividend yield is 3.11%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.40 USD by the current share price of 8.18.

Does WNC pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, WNC paid a dividend of 0.40 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-02 and the payout was 0.08 USD.

How often does WNC pay dividends?

WNC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WNC has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-04-02.

WNC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WNC for the next 4 payments are between 0.083 (+3.8%) and 0.086 (+7.5%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will WNC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.08 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for Wabash National (WNC) is 2026-04-02.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WNC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Wabash National (WNC) is 2026-04-02.

What is the Dividend Growth of WNC?

WNC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of WNC?

WNC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.27%. If you bought WNC's shares at 17.66 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.40 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.27% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WNC?

WNC Payout Consistency is 57.3%. 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 unstable: Wabash National has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WNC have a good Dividend Yield?

WNC`s 3.11% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WNC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WNC is 6.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of WNC?

WNC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 30.29%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WNC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WNC's Outstanding Shares?

Wabash National's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 6.46% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has WNC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 29, 1994 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 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
2011 68,000,000
2012 69,000,000 +1.47%
2013 69,000,000
2014 71,000,000 +2.9%
2015 69,000,000 -2.82%
2016 66,000,000 -4.35%
2017 63,000,000 -4.55%
2018 58,000,000 -7.94%
2019 55,000,000 -5.17%
2020 53,000,000 -3.64%
2021 52,000,000 -1.89%
2022 50,000,000 -3.85%
2023 48,000,000 -4%
2024 44,000,000 -8.33%
2025 42,000,000 -4.55%

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: 2026-03-10 02:38