WD-40 (WDFC) Dividend Yield, Date & History $246.63 +0.06 (+0.02%) As of 04:00 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock WD-40 Dividend SummaryDividend Yield1.52%Annual Dividend$3.76Recent Dividend Payment Apr. 30 Dividend Increase Track Record 17 YearsAnnualized 3-Year Dividend Growth 6.79%Dividend Payout Ratio 59.97% WD-40 (WDFC) pays an annual dividend of $3.76 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.52%. The most recent quarterly payment of $0.94 per share was paid on Wednesday, April 30, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Thursday, April 17. WDFC has grown its dividend for 17 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 2.21%. The company currently pays out 59.97% of its earnings and 60.30% of its cash flow as dividends. Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryWDFC Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of WD-40's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open WD-40 in Dividend Calculator WDFC Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks WD-40's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open WD-40 in Dividend Yield Calculator WD-40 vs. The CompetitionCompare WD-40's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Staples and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeWD-40Staples CompaniesNASDAQ CompaniesAnnual Dividend$3.76$0.01$1.30Dividend Yield1.53%3.07%4.11%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth6.79%7.60%12.19%Track Record17 years23 years9 yearsWD-40 Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings59.97%Based on This Year's Estimate69.37%Based on Next Year's Estimate62.15%Based on Cashflow60.36% WD-40 Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame * Start Date * End Date AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date3/18/2025quarterly$0.94 - 1.56%4/17/20254/18/20254/30/202512/11/2024quarterly$0.94+$0.066.82%1.39%1/17/20251/17/20251/31/202510/4/2024quarterly$0.88 - 1.37%10/18/202410/18/202410/31/20246/18/2024Quarterly$0.88 - 1.57%7/19/20247/19/20247/31/20243/19/2024quarterly$0.88 - 1.4%4/18/20244/19/20244/30/2024 Get the Latest News and Ratings for WDFC and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for WD-40 and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 12/12/2023Quarterly$0.88+$0.056.02%1.46%1/18/20241/19/20241/31/202410/6/2023Quarterly$0.83 - 1.63%10/19/202310/20/202310/31/20236/20/2023Quarterly$0.83 - 1.73%7/13/20237/14/20237/31/2023This table shows WD-40's quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. WD-40 Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is WD-40's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for WD-40 is 1.53%. Learn more on WDFC's dividend yield history. How much is WD-40's annual dividend? The annual dividend for WDFC shares is $3.76. Learn more on WDFC's annual dividend history. How often does WD-40 pay dividends? WD-40 pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When was WD-40's most recent dividend payment? WD-40's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.94 per share was made to shareholders on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. When was WD-40's most recent ex-dividend date? WD-40's most recent ex-dividend date was Thursday, April 17, 2025. Is WD-40's dividend growing? Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 6.79% per year. What track record does WD-40 have of raising its dividend? WD-40 has increased its dividend for the past 17 consecutive years. When did WD-40 last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.06 on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. What is WD-40's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for WDFC is: 59.97% based on the trailing year of earnings 69.37% based on this year's estimates 62.15% based on next year's estimates 60.36% based on cash flow Is WD-40 a good dividend stock? WD-40's dividend yield of 1.58% is lower than the average Consumer Staples company that issues a dividend. The company's 17 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. WD-40's dividend payout ratio of 59.97% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate WD-40 stock as a Buy, with forecasts suggesting positive growth potential despite some reservations. 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