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Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$88.36 +0.47 (+0.53%)
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Wells Fargo & Company Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
2.04%
Forward Dividend Yield
2.26%Based on upcoming increase
Upcoming Ex-Dividend Date
Aug. 7
Dividend Increase
Track Record
4 Years
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
6.86%
Dividend Payout Ratio
26.16%

Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and a dividend yield of 2.04%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, August 7, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $0.50 per share, scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2026. WFC has grown its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 6.86% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 26.16% of its earnings and 18.99% of its cash flow as dividends.

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WFC Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Wells Fargo & Company's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

WFC Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks Wells Fargo & Company's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

Wells Fargo & Company vs. The Competition

Compare Wells Fargo & Company's annual dividend and yield with averages for Finance and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeWells Fargo & CompanyFinance CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$1.80$0.07$1.71
Dividend Yield2.02%5.95%4.21%
Track Record4 years9 years11 years

Wells Fargo & Company 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 Earnings26.16%
Based on This Year's Estimate24.79%
Based on Next Year's Estimate22.70%
Based on Cashflow18.82%

Wells Fargo & Company Dividend History by Quarter

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AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
7/28/2026quarterly$0.50+$0.05
11.11%		2.3%8/7/20268/7/20269/1/2026
4/28/2026quarterly$0.45 - 2.38%5/8/20265/8/20266/1/2026
1/27/2026quarterly$0.45 - 1.92%2/6/20262/6/20263/1/2026
10/28/2025quarterly$0.45 - 2.09%11/7/202511/7/202512/1/2025
7/29/2025quarterly$0.45+$0.05
12.50%		2.18%8/8/20258/8/20259/1/2025
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4/29/2025quarterly$0.40 - 2.28%5/9/20255/9/20256/1/2025
1/28/2025quarterly$0.40 - 2.05%2/7/20251/7/20253/1/2025
10/22/2024quarterly$0.40 - 2.46%11/8/202411/8/202412/1/2024

This table shows Wells Fargo & Company'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.

Wells Fargo & Company Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Wells Fargo & Company is 2.02%. Learn more on WFC's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for WFC shares is $1.80. Learn more on WFC's annual dividend history.

Wells Fargo & Company pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Wells Fargo & Company's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.50 per share will be made to shareholders on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

Wells Fargo & Company's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.45 per share was made to shareholders on Monday, June 1, 2026.

Wells Fargo & Company's next ex-dividend date is Friday, August 7, 2026.

Wells Fargo & Company's most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, May 8, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 6.86% per year.

Wells Fargo & Company has increased its dividend for the past 4 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.05 on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

The dividend payout ratio for WFC is:
  • 26.16% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 24.79% based on this year's estimates
  • 22.70% based on next year's estimates
  • 18.82% based on cash flow

Wells Fargo & Company's dividend yield of 2.08% is lower than the average Finance company that issues a dividend. The company's 4 consecutive years of dividend growth are not enough to demonstrate a strong track record of dividend growth yet. Wells Fargo & Company's dividend payout ratio of 26.16% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Wells Fargo & Company stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.

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This page (NYSE:WFC) was last updated on 8/4/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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