George Weston Limited (WN) Dividend History & Analysis

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

Yield 12m 1.44%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.28
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 8.18%
Overall Dividend Rating 61.18%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.49%
Payout Ratio 27.5%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 92.4%
Total Return 12m: 34.76%
#8 in Group
Total Return 5y: 151.88%
#8 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
WN 22,544m 1.44% 3.49%
CA 9,610m 14.9% 16.3%
AD 34,562m 5.52% 9.42%
EUR 335m 7.62% 3.89%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
WN 22,544m 8.18% 27.5%
CA 9,610m 30.5% 81.3%
EMP-A 7,728m 8.73% 27.1%
CASY 16,351m 7.76% 13.9%

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WN Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (CAD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-14 2025-04-01 0.82 0.36%
2024-12-13 2025-01-01 0.82 0.35%
2024-09-13 2024-10-01 0.82 0.36%
2024-06-14 2024-06-15 2024-07-01 Quarterly 0.82 15.5% 0.43%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-04-01 Quarterly 0.71 0.39%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2024-01-01 Quarterly 0.71 0.43%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-10-01 Quarterly 0.71 0.46%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-07-01 Quarterly 0.71 7.6% 0.46%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-04-01 Quarterly 0.66 81.8% 0.4%
2023-02-27 2023-02-28 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.363 -45% 0.21%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2023-01-01 Quarterly 0.66 0.37%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-10-01 Quarterly 0.66 0.44%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-07-01 Quarterly 0.66 10% 0.45%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-04-01 Quarterly 0.6 0.38%
2021-12-14 2021-12-15 2022-01-01 Quarterly 0.6 0.43%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-10-01 Quarterly 0.6 9.1% 0.44%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-07-01 Quarterly 0.55 0.47%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-04-01 Quarterly 0.55 0.54%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2021-01-01 Quarterly 0.55 3.8% 0.55%
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-10-01 Quarterly 0.53 0.55%
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-07-01 Quarterly 0.53 0.55%
2020-03-12 2020-03-15 2020-04-01 Quarterly 0.53
2019-12-12 2019-12-15 2020-01-01 Quarterly 0.53 1%
2019-09-12 2019-09-15 2019-10-01 Quarterly 0.525
2019-06-13 2019-06-15 2019-07-01 Quarterly 0.525 1.9%
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.515
2018-12-13 2018-12-15 2019-01-01 Quarterly 0.515 5.1%
2018-09-13 2018-09-15 2018-10-01 Quarterly 0.49
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-07-01 Quarterly 0.49 7.7%
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-04-01 Quarterly 0.455
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2018-01-01 Quarterly 0.455
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-10-01 Quarterly 0.455
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-07-01 Quarterly 0.455 3.4%
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-04-01 Quarterly 0.44
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2017-01-01 Quarterly 0.44
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-10-01 Quarterly 0.44
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.44 3.5%
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.425
2015-12-11 2015-12-15 2016-01-01 Quarterly 0.425
2015-09-11 2015-09-15 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.425

WN Dividend FAQ

Does WN pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, WN paid a dividend of 3.28 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-14.

What is the Dividend Yield of WN?

As of April 2025, WN`s dividend yield is 1.44%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.28M CAD by the current share price of 236.86.

How often does WN pay dividends?

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

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WN?

The next ex-dividend date for George Weston Limited (WN) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of WN?

WN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.18M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WN?

WN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.49M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought George Weston Limited five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (3.28M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (94.04):

What is the Payout Consistency of WN?

WN Payout Consistency is 92.4%.
Highly consistent: George Weston Limited has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does WN have a good Dividend Yield?

WN`s 1.44% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WN is 27.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of WN?

WN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.18%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

WN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WN`s Outstanding Shares?

George Weston Limited`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -2.78% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has George Weston Limited ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 1998-05-20 with a factor of 3:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 3.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1995 141,818,200
1996 134,782,600 -4.96%
1997 133,333,300 -1.08%
1998 134,210,500 +0.66%
1999 130,909,100 -2.46%
2000 131,500,000 +0.45%
2001 131,500,000
2002 132,700,000 +0.91%
2003 129,400,000 -2.49%
2004 129,200,000 -0.15%
2005 129,000,000 -0.15%
2006 129,100,000 +0.08%
2007 129,100,000
2008 129,100,000
2009 129,100,000
2010 129,200,000 +0.08%
2011 128,200,000 -0.77%
2012 127,600,000 -0.47%
2013 128,000,000 +0.31%
2014 128,100,000 +0.08%
2015 128,300,000 +0.16%
2016 128,200,000 -0.08%
2017 128,100,000 -0.08%
2018 153,600,000 +19.91%
2019 153,800,000 +0.13%
2020 152,100,000 -1.11%
2021 147,300,000 -3.16%
2022 141,300,000 -4.07%
2023 134,900,000 -4.53%
2024 132,100,000 -2.08%