Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.79
WESCO International, Inc. (WCC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2023 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.5%
Payout Ratio
13.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
WCC Dividend Income Check
Safety
13.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.4% and trend is unknown.
WCC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.5%
Trailing DPS$1.79
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout13.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout40.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR17.7%
5Y CAGR22.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.4%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.5%
Total Shareholder Yield4.0%
1Y Total Return129.6%
5Y Total Return257.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$35,77510Y ago$63,98220Y ago$46,327
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.
WCC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (4 years of payments)
WCC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
WESCO International, Inc. distributes 13.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 40.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
WCC has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 17.7% and 5-year CAGR of 22.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WCC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.5% dividend yield, 3.5% buyback yield, 4.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.4% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 257.8%, with dividends contributing 5.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $63,982 today.
WCC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 13 payments · Annual
TTM Total$5.46
Avg/Payment$0.4204
Latest Change+10.2%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $0.5000 | ↑ +10.2% | 72.67% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.4537 | — | 69.70% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.4537 | — | 82.64% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.4537 | — | 99.99% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.4537 | ↑ +10.0% | 1.04% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.4125 | — | 86.48% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.4125 | — | 1.01% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.4125 | — | 94.54% | Jun 28, 2024 |
WCC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.5%
#6 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
13.8% payout
Streak
3Y
22.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.0%
#1 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WCCWESCO International,… | $17.7B | 0.5% | 13.8% | 3 | Sustainable |
 GWWW.W. Grainger, Inc. | $55.6B | 0.8% | 27.4% | 37 | Sustainable |
1st  MSMMSC Industrial Direc… | $5.9B | 3.2% | 95.1% | 4 | At Risk |
2nd  FASTFastenal Company | $51.3B | 2.0% | 79.8% | 1 | Watch |
 DXPEDXP Enterprises, Inc… | $2.8B | 0.0% | — | 4 | Unknown |
 AITApplied Industrial T… | $11.7B | 0.5% | 16.2% | 15 | Sustainable |
3rd  ETNEaton Corporation pl… | $163.5B | 1.0% | 39.8% | 24 | Sustainable |
WCC Annual Dividend History (1998–2026)
29 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.50 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $1.81 | 10.0% | 4 | $13.05 | 13.9% | 7.19x | 2.4% |
| 2024 | $1.65 | 10.0% | 4 | $13.05 | 12.6% | 7.91x | 2.2% |
| 2023 | $1.50 | — | 4 | $13.54 | 11.1% | 9.03x | 2.0% |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $15.33 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $7.84 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.51 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $5.14 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $4.82 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.38 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonWCC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WCC stock.
How much dividend does WCC pay per share?
WESCO International, Inc. (WCC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.79 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is WCC's next ex-dividend date?
WCC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WCC typically pays dividends Annual.
Is WCC's dividend safe?
WCC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +13.8% and FCF payout ratio of +40.4%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is WCC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, WESCO International, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +22.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does WCC pay dividends?
WESCO International, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.79 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 3+ years from 2023 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WCC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WCC five years ago would be worth approximately $35,775 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WCC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WCC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.