Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.43
Waterdrop Inc. (WDH) Dividend History
Income profile from 2024 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.9%
Payout Ratio
43.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
WDH Dividend Income Check
Safety
43.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.5% and trend is unknown.
WDH Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.9%
Trailing DPS$0.43
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout43.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.5%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.6%
Total Shareholder Yield6.6%
1Y Total Return29.8%
5Y Total Return-82.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)1.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$1,77710Y ago$1,77720Y ago$1,777
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.
WDH Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (3 years of payments)
WDH Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Waterdrop Inc. distributes 43.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
WDH has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WDH returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.9% dividend yield, 2.6% buyback yield, 6.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.5% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is -82.2%, with dividends contributing 1.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $1,777 today.
WDH Recent Dividend Payments
Last 5 payments · Annual
TTM Total$0.12
Avg/Payment$0.0248
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026Latest | $0.0240 | — | 2.84% | May 20, 2026 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | $0.0240 | ↑ +20.0% | 2.39% | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | $0.0200 | ↑ +25.0% | 6.61% | May 2, 2025 |
| Oct 11, 2024 | $0.0160 | ↓ -60.0% | 3.64% | Nov 8, 2024 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | $0.0400 | — | 3.28% | May 3, 2024 |
WDH Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.9%
#2 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
43.2% payout
Streak
1Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.6%
#2 of 5
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ACGLWDH Annual Dividend History (2018–2026)
9 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.02 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.2% |
| 2025 | $0.04 | -21.4% | 2 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2024 | $0.06 | — | 2 | $1.00 | 5.6% | 17.86x | 0.6% |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.43 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.50 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-3.99 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-3.45 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.00 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.65 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonWDH — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WDH stock.
How much dividend does WDH pay per share?
Waterdrop Inc. (WDH) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.43 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.9%. Payments are made Annual.
When is WDH's next ex-dividend date?
WDH's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WDH typically pays dividends Annual.
Is WDH's dividend safe?
WDH's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +43.2% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has WDH increased its dividend?
WDH has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does WDH pay dividends?
Waterdrop Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.43 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 2+ years from 2024 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WDH grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WDH five years ago would be worth approximately $1,777 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WDH's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WDH's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.9% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.