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WD-40 (WDFC) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$249.12 -2.31 (-0.92%)
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WD-40 Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
1.64%
Annual Dividend
$4.08
Upcoming Ex-Dividend Date
Jul. 17
Dividend Increase
Track Record
17 Years
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
7.15%
Dividend Payout Ratio
62.01%

WD-40 (WDFC) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $4.08 per share and a dividend yield of 1.64%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, July 17, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $1.02 per share, scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026. WDFC has grown its dividend for 17 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 7.15% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 62.01% of its earnings and 66.00% of its cash flow as dividends.

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WDFC Dividend Payments by Quarter

The 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.

WDFC Dividend Yield Over Time

The 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.

WD-40 vs. The Competition

Compare WD-40's annual dividend and yield with averages for Staples and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeWD-40Staples CompaniesNASDAQ Companies
Annual Dividend$4.08$0.01$1.68
Dividend Yield1.64%3.33%8.00%
Track Record17 years23 years10 years

WD-40 Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend 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 Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings62.01%
Based on This Year's Estimate67.22%
Based on Next Year's Estimate64.15%
Based on Cashflow66.23%

WD-40 Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
7/14/2026quarterly$1.02 - 1.8%7/17/20267/17/20267/31/2026
3/16/2026quarterly$1.02 - 1.91%4/17/20264/17/20264/30/2026
12/10/2025quarterly$1.02+$0.08
8.51%
1.99%1/16/20261/16/20261/30/2026
10/9/2025quarterly$0.94 - 1.95%10/20/202510/20/202510/31/2025
6/17/2025quarterly$0.94 - 1.5%7/18/20257/18/20257/31/2025
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3/18/2025quarterly$0.94 - 1.56%4/17/20254/18/20254/30/2025
12/11/2024quarterly$0.94+$0.06
6.82%
1.39%1/17/20251/17/20251/31/2025
10/4/2024quarterly$0.88 - 1.37%10/18/202410/18/202410/31/2024

This table shows WD-40's quarterly dividend 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

The current dividend yield for WD-40 is 1.64%. Learn more on WDFC's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for WDFC shares is $4.08. Learn more on WDFC's annual dividend history.

WD-40 pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

WD-40's next quarterly dividend payment of $1.02 per share will be made to shareholders on Friday, July 31, 2026.

WD-40's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $1.02 per share was made to shareholders on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

WD-40's next ex-dividend date is Friday, July 17, 2026.

WD-40's most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, April 17, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 7.15% per year.

WD-40 has increased its dividend for the past 17 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.08 on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

The dividend payout ratio for WDFC is:
  • 62.01% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 67.22% based on this year's estimates
  • 64.15% based on next year's estimates
  • 66.23% based on cash flow

WD-40's dividend yield of 1.54% 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 62.01% 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 Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.


This page (NASDAQ:WDFC) was last updated on 7/14/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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