Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.97
Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.3%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
18 years
KWR Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
18 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.8% and trend is rising.
KWR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.3%
Trailing DPS$1.97
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout23.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak18 years
3Y CAGR5.3%
5Y CAGR4.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.6%
Total Shareholder Yield2.9%
1Y Total Return33.6%
5Y Total Return-31.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)3.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,84610Y ago$18,51020Y ago$103,145
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
KWR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
KWR Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Quaker Chemical Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 23.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
KWR has raised its dividend for 18 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.3% and 5-year CAGR of 4.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KWR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.3% dividend yield, 1.6% buyback yield, 2.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -31.5%, with dividends contributing 3.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $18,510 today.
KWR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$9.19
Avg/Payment$0.4596
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026Latest | $0.5080 | — | 1.35% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | $0.5080 | — | 1.54% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $0.5080 | — | 1.26% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | $0.5080 | ↑ +4.7% | 1.50% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $0.4850 | — | 1.59% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | $0.4850 | — | 1.89% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | $0.4850 | — | 1.38% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | $0.4850 | ↑ +6.6% | 1.12% | Oct 31, 2024 |
KWR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.3%
#4 of 7
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
18Y
4.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.9%
#2 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KWRQuaker Chemical Corp… | $2.6B | 1.3% | — | 18 | Unknown |
3rd  CBTCabot Corporation | $4.8B | 1.9% | 29.0% | 14 | Sustainable |
 HWKNHawkins, Inc. | $3.4B | 0.5% | 19.2% | 15 | Sustainable |
2nd  IOSPInnospec Inc. | $2.0B | 2.1% | 36.4% | 12 | Sustainable |
 BCPCBalchem Corporation | $5.3B | 0.5% | 18.3% | 16 | Sustainable |
 ECLEcolab Inc. | $76.0B | 1.0% | 36.3% | 38 | Sustainable |
1st  IFFInternational Flavor… | $19.6B | 2.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
KWR Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.52 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $1.96 | 6.1% | 4 | $-0.14 | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2024 | $1.85 | 5.1% | 4 | $6.51 | 28.4% | 3.52x | 0.7% |
| 2023 | $1.76 | 4.8% | 4 | $6.26 | 28.1% | 3.56x | 0.7% |
| 2022 | $1.68 | 5.0% | 4 | $-0.89 | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2021 | $1.60 | 3.2% | 4 | $6.77 | 23.6% | 4.23x | 0.6% |
| 2020 | $1.55 | 2.6% | 4 | $2.22 | 69.8% | 1.43x | 0.6% |
| 2019 | $1.51 | 4.1% | 4 | $2.09 | 72.2% | 1.38x | 0.6% |
| 2018 | $1.45 | 3.6% | 4 | $4.47 | 32.4% | 3.08x | 0.6% |
| 2017 | $1.40 | 5.3% | 4 | $1.52 | 92.1% | 1.09x | 0.6% |
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KWR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KWR stock.
How much dividend does KWR pay per share?
Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.97 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.3%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is KWR's next ex-dividend date?
KWR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KWR typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is KWR's dividend safe?
KWR's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +23.9%. With 18 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is KWR a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Quaker Chemical Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 18 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.8%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does KWR pay dividends?
Quaker Chemical Corporation pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.97 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KWR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KWR five years ago would be worth approximately $6,846 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KWR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KWR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.