Waste Connections (WCN) Dividend History & Analysis

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

Yield 12m 0.38%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.01
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 5.09%
Overall Dividend Rating 44.42%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.93%
Payout Ratio 21.0%
Payout Frequency 12m 3
Payout Consistency 72.6%
Total Return 12m: 24.15%
#17 in Group
Total Return 5y: 159.81%
#18 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
WCN 50,536m 0.38% 0.93%
KINV-B 2,088m 31.6% 37.2%
SES 2,556m 2.85% 40.0%
INDU-A 16,541m 4.51% 8.60%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
WCN 50,536m 5.09% 21.0%
VLTO 24,173m 105% 8.20%
KINV-B 2,088m 26.9% -
LATO-B 18,083m 26.8% 42.6%

WCN Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (CAD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2024-11-07 2024-11-07 2024-11-21 Quarterly 0.4368 53.3% 0.18%
2024-08-07 2024-08-07 2024-08-22 Quarterly 0.285 0.12%
2024-05-07 2024-05-08 2024-05-23 Quarterly 0.285 0.13%
2024-02-27 2024-02-28 2024-03-13 Quarterly 0.285 0.12%
2023-11-07 2023-11-08 2023-11-28 Quarterly 0.285 11.8% 0.16%
2023-08-15 2023-08-16 2023-08-30 Quarterly 0.255 0.13%
2023-05-09 2023-05-10 2023-05-24 Quarterly 0.255 0.13%
2023-02-28 2023-03-01 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.255 0.14%
2022-11-15 2022-11-16 2022-12-01 Quarterly 0.255 10.9% 0.14%
2022-08-17 2022-08-18 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.23 0.12%
2022-05-17 2022-05-18 2022-06-01 Quarterly 0.23 0.14%
2022-03-01 2022-03-02 2022-03-16 Quarterly 0.23 0.15%
2021-11-08 2021-11-09 2021-11-23 Quarterly 0.23 12.2% 0.14%
2021-08-17 2021-08-18 2021-09-01 Quarterly 0.205 0.13%
2021-05-11 2021-05-12 2021-05-26 Quarterly 0.205 0.14%
2021-03-02 2021-03-03 2021-03-17 Quarterly 0.205 0.16%
2020-11-09 2020-11-10 2020-11-25 Quarterly 0.205 10.8% 0.14%
2020-08-03 2020-08-18 0.185 -25.3%
2020-07-31 2020-08-04 2020-08-18 Quarterly 0.2476 33.8% 0.18%
2020-05-04 2020-05-05 2020-05-19 Quarterly 0.185 0.16%
2020-02-26 2020-02-27 2020-03-12 Quarterly 0.185
2019-11-08 2019-11-12 2019-11-26 Quarterly 0.185 15.6%
2019-08-09 2019-08-12 2019-08-26 Quarterly 0.16
2019-05-07 2019-05-08 2019-05-22 Quarterly 0.16
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.16 -22.7%
2018-11-12 2018-11-13 2018-11-27 Quarterly 0.207 29.4%
2018-11-09 2018-11-13 2018-11-27 Quarterly 0.16 14.3%
2018-08-06 2018-08-21 0.14 -22.9%
2018-08-03 2018-08-07 2018-08-21 Quarterly 0.1817 29.8%
2018-05-15 2018-05-16 2018-05-30 Quarterly 0.14
2018-02-27 2018-02-28 2018-03-14 Quarterly 0.14
2017-11-07 2017-11-08 2017-11-22 Quarterly 0.14 16.7%
2017-08-04 2017-08-08 2017-08-22 Quarterly 0.12 -20.4%
2017-08-03 2017-08-08 2017-08-22 Quarterly 0.1508 1507900%
2017-05-08 2017-05-24 2017-05-24 Quarterly 0
2017-03-03 2017-03-21 2017-03-21 Quarterly 0
2016-11-03 2016-11-07 2016-11-21 Quarterly 0
2016-07-28 2016-08-02 2016-08-15 Other 0 -100%
2016-05-12 2016-05-30 2016-05-30 Quarterly 100000
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-04-15 Quarterly 100000

WCN Dividend FAQ

Does WCN pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, WCN paid a dividend of 1.01 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-11-07.

What is the Dividend Yield of WCN?

As of April 2025, WCN`s dividend yield is 0.38%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.01M CAD by the current share price of 281.53.

How often does WCN pay dividends?

WCN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), WCN has issued 3 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WCN?

The next ex-dividend date for Waste Connections (WCN) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of WCN?

WCN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.09M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WCN?

WCN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 930K%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Waste Connections five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (1.01M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (108.36):

What is the Payout Consistency of WCN?

WCN Payout Consistency is 72.6%.
Unstable: Waste Connections has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments.

Does WCN have a good Dividend Yield?

WCN`s 0.38% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WCN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WCN is 21.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of WCN?

WCN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 44.42%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

WCN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WCN`s Outstanding Shares?

Waste Connections`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.37% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -60.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Waste Connections ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2017-06-19 with a factor of 3:2. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.5.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1998 79,474,000
1999 111,254,000 +39.99%
2000 138,778,700 +24.74%
2001 161,596,200 +16.44%
2002 165,323,500 +2.31%
2003 169,373,400 +2.45%
2004 164,965,600 -2.6%
2005 160,617,900 -2.64%
2006 158,812,000 -1.12%
2007 153,274,400 -3.49%
2008 181,707,600 +18.55%
2009 177,021,200 -2.58%
2010 171,602,000 -3.06%
2011 173,814,700 +1.29%
2012 185,531,400 +6.74%
2013 187,071,100 +0.83%
2014 187,220,500 +0.08%
2015 184,712,300 -1.34%
2016 263,894,700 +42.87%
2017 264,610,900 +0.27%
2018 264,453,700 -0.06%
2019 264,636,900 +0.07%
2020 263,598,600 -0.39%
2021 261,258,400 -0.89%
2022 257,974,700 -1.26%
2023 258,303,400 +0.13%
2024 258,756,500 +0.18%