Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.70
WD-40 Company (WDFC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.8%
Payout Ratio
55.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
22 years
WDFC Dividend Income Check
Safety
55.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
22 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.5% and trend is rising.
WDFC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.8%
Trailing DPS$3.70
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout55.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout94.6%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak22 years
3Y CAGR6.4%
5Y CAGR7.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.3%
Total Shareholder Yield2.0%
1Y Total Return-8.1%
5Y Total Return-5.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,47710Y ago$22,54420Y ago$75,235
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.
WDFC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
WDFC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
WD-40 Company distributes 55.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 94.6%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
WDFC has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.4% and 5-year CAGR of 7.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WDFC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.8% dividend yield, 0.3% buyback yield, 2.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -5.2%, with dividends contributing 7.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $22,544 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
WDFC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$17.20
Avg/Payment$0.8600
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026Latest | $1.0200 | — | 1.84% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $1.0200 | ↑ +8.5% | 1.87% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $0.9400 | — | 1.95% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | $0.9400 | — | 1.70% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | $0.9400 | — | 1.63% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | $0.9400 | ↑ +6.8% | 1.54% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | $0.8800 | — | 1.40% | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Jul 19, 2024 | $0.8800 | — | 1.38% | Jul 31, 2024 |
WDFC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.8%
#7 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
55.2% payout
Streak
22Y
7.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.0%
#7 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WDFCWD-40 Company | $4.2B | 1.8% | 55.2% | 22 | Sustainable |
 SPBSpectrum Brands Hold… | $2.0B | 2.2% | 48.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  HRBH&R Block, Inc. | $3.7B | 4.9% | 32.6% | 4 | Sustainable |
 RCKYRocky Brands, Inc. | $273M | 1.7% | 20.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  CLXThe Clorox Company | $10.9B | 5.4% | 74.3% | 26 | Watch |
1st  ENREnergizer Holdings, … | $1.3B | 6.4% | 36.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
 EPCEdgewell Personal Ca… | $1.0B | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2 | Sustainable |
 KRThe Kroger Co. | $41.8B | 2.0% | 87.1% | 21 | At Risk |
WDFC Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.04 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $3.76 | 6.8% | 4 | $6.69 | 56.2% | 1.78x | 1.5% |
| 2024 | $3.52 | 6.0% | 4 | $5.11 | 68.9% | 1.45x | 1.4% |
| 2023 | $3.32 | 6.4% | 4 | $4.83 | 68.7% | 1.45x | 1.3% |
| 2022 | $3.12 | 10.2% | 4 | $4.90 | 63.7% | 1.57x | 1.2% |
| 2021 | $2.83 | 5.6% | 4 | $5.09 | 55.6% | 1.80x | 1.1% |
| 2020 | $2.68 | 9.8% | 4 | $4.40 | 60.9% | 1.64x | 1.0% |
| 2019 | $2.44 | 13.0% | 4 | $4.04 | 60.4% | 1.66x | 0.9% |
| 2018 | $2.16 | 10.2% | 4 | $4.67 | 46.3% | 2.16x | 0.8% |
| 2017 | $1.96 | 16.7% | 4 | $3.72 | 52.7% | 1.90x | 0.8% |
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Start ComparisonWDFC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WDFC stock.
How much dividend does WDFC pay per share?
WD-40 Company (WDFC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.70 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is WDFC's next ex-dividend date?
WDFC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WDFC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is WDFC's dividend safe?
WDFC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +55.2% and FCF payout ratio of +94.6%. With 22 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is WDFC a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, WD-40 Company is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 22 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does WDFC pay dividends?
WD-40 Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.70 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WDFC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WDFC five years ago would be worth approximately $9,477 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WDFC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WDFC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.