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Yield 12m 0.59%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.64
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 3.28%
Overall Dividend Rating 38.11%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.25%
Payout Ratio 96.3%
Payout Frequency 12m 2
Payout Consistency 50.6%
Total Return 12m: -5.29%
#3 in Group
Total Return 5y: 256.83%
#4 in Group
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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
WFG 5,992m 0.59% 2.25%
BCC 3,587m 5.31% 29.2%
COR 1,191m 3.63% 3.82%
LPX 5,996m 1.18% 6.83%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Ratio
WFG 5,992m 3.28% 96.3%
SJ 2,636m 13.3% 20.4%
LPX 5,996m 12.4% 18.1%
SCA-B 9,364m 8.29% 57.9%

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WFG Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (CAD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2024-09-26 2024-10-11 0.32 0.25%
2024-06-26 2024-06-26 2024-07-12 Quarterly 0.32 6.7% 0.3%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-04-04 Quarterly 0.3 0.27%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-15 Quarterly 0.3 0.27%
2023-09-26 2023-09-27 2023-10-13 Quarterly 0.3 0.32%
2023-06-20 2023-06-21 2023-07-07 Quarterly 0.3 0.29%
2023-03-16 2023-03-17 2023-04-04 Quarterly 0.3 0.31%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-13 Quarterly 0.3 0.31%
2022-09-21 2022-09-22 2022-10-07 Quarterly 0.3 0.29%
2022-06-21 2022-06-22 2022-07-08 Quarterly 0.3 20% 0.29%
2022-03-17 2022-03-18 2022-04-05 Quarterly 0.25 25% 0.21%
2021-12-24 2021-12-28 2022-01-11 Quarterly 0.2 -22% 0.17%
2021-12-23 2021-12-28 2022-01-11 Quarterly 0.2563 2.5% 0.23%
2021-09-22 2021-09-23 2021-10-05 Quarterly 0.25 0.25%
2021-06-18 2021-06-21 2021-07-06 Quarterly 0.25 25% 0.3%
2021-03-17 2021-03-18 2021-04-01 Quarterly 0.2 0.24%
2020-12-24 2020-12-29 2021-01-12 Quarterly 0.2 0.24%
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-14 Quarterly 0.2 0.32%
2020-07-06 2020-07-07 2020-07-15 Quarterly 0.2 0.41%
2020-03-17 2020-03-18 2020-04-02 Quarterly 0.2
2019-12-24 2019-12-27 2020-01-10 Quarterly 0.2
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-10 Quarterly 0.2
2019-06-25 2019-06-26 2019-07-17 Quarterly 0.2
2019-03-15 2019-03-18 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.2
2018-12-24 2018-12-27 2019-01-10 Quarterly 0.2
2018-09-24 2018-09-25 2018-10-09 Quarterly 0.2 33.3%
2018-06-26 2018-06-27 2018-07-18 Quarterly 0.15
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-04-03 Quarterly 0.15 36.4%
2017-12-22 2017-12-27 2018-01-10 Quarterly 0.11
2017-09-25 2017-09-26 2017-10-10 Quarterly 0.11 57.1%
2017-06-23 2017-06-27 2017-07-18 Quarterly 0.07
2017-03-16 2017-03-20 2017-04-03 Quarterly 0.07
2016-12-16 2016-12-20 2017-01-10 Quarterly 0.07
2016-09-27 2016-09-29 2016-10-13 Quarterly 0.07
2016-06-24 2016-06-28 2016-07-19 Quarterly 0.07
2016-03-17 2016-03-21 2016-04-04 Quarterly 0.07
2015-12-17 2015-12-21 2016-01-11 Quarterly 0.07
2015-09-24 2015-09-28 2015-10-13 Quarterly 0.07
2015-06-25 2015-06-29 2015-07-20 Quarterly 0.07
2015-03-18 2015-03-20 2015-04-02 Quarterly 0.07

WFG Dividend FAQ

Does WFG pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, WFG paid a dividend of 0.64 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-09-26.

What is the Dividend Yield of WFG?

As of April 2025, WFG`s dividend yield is 0.59%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.64 CAD by the current share price of 101.51.

How often does WFG pay dividends?

WFG pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months (TTM), WFG has issued 2 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WFG?

The next ex-dividend date for West Fraser Timber (WFG) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of WFG?

WFG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.28% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WFG?

WFG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.25%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought West Fraser Timber five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (0.64) divided by the purchase price five years ago (28.45):

What is the Payout Consistency of WFG?

WFG Payout Consistency is 50.6%.
Highly unstable: West Fraser Timber has a poor track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does WFG have a good Dividend Yield?

WFG`s 0.59% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WFG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WFG is 96.3%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.

What is the Dividend Rating of WFG?

WFG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 38.11%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

WFG Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WFG`s Outstanding Shares?

West Fraser Timber`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -3.27% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -90.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has West Fraser Timber ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2014-01-14 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
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 105,602,000 +9.77%
2022 86,317,000 -18.26%
2023 82,185,000 -4.79%
2024 81,457,000 -0.89%