Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.05
Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS) Dividend History
Income profile from 1992 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.1%
Payout Ratio
74.0%
Watch
Dividend Streak
0 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
74.0% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.8% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.1%
Trailing DPS$1.05
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M3
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout74.0%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-21.4%
5Y CAGR4.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.1%
Total Shareholder Yield5.3%
1Y Total Return40.1%
5Y Total Return40.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)35.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,00410Y ago$17,43220Y ago$15,135
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (35 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Woodside Energy Group Ltd distributes 74.0% of earnings as dividends (Watch).
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
WDS does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -21.4% and 5-year CAGR of 4.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WDS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.1% dividend yield, 0.1% buyback yield, 5.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 40.0%, with dividends contributing 35.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,432 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$11.82
Avg/Payment$0.5912
Latest Change+11.8%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026Latest | $0.5700 | ↑ +11.8% | 5.27% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.5100 | — | 5.94% | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.5100 | ↓ -23.9% | 8.18% | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $0.6700 | ↑ +15.5% | 7.87% | Oct 3, 2024 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | $0.5800 | ↓ -25.6% | 6.99% | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $0.7800 | ↓ -45.1% | 9.21% | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Mar 8, 2023 | $1.4200 | ↑ +35.2% | 10.75% | Apr 5, 2023 |
| Sep 8, 2022 | $1.0500 | — | 9.66% | Oct 6, 2022 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Large diversified global upstream producers
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.1%
#1 of 4
Safety
Watch
74.0% payout
Streak
0Y
4.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.3%
#2 of 4
Annual Dividend History
37 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.57 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3.2% |
| 2025 | $1.02 | -18.4% | 2 | $1.42 | 71.8% | 1.39x | 5.8% |
| 2024 | $1.25 | -43.2% | 2 | $1.87 | 66.8% | 1.50x | 7.1% |
| 2023 | $2.20 | 4.8% | 2 | $0.87 | 252.9% | 0.40x | 12.5% |
| 2022 | $2.10 | 400.0% | 2 | $4.26 | 49.3% | 2.03x | 12.0% |
| 2021 | $0.42 | -48.1% | 2 | $2.04 | 20.6% | 4.86x | 2.4% |
| 2020 | $0.81 | -35.2% | 2 | $-4.24 | — | — | 4.6% |
| 2019 | $1.25 | 2.0% | 2 | $0.37 | 337.8% | 0.30x | 7.1% |
| 2018 | $1.23 | 25.0% | 3 | $1.48 | 82.8% | 1.21x | 7.0% |
| 2017 | $0.98 | 27.3% | 2 | $1.23 | 79.7% | 1.26x | 5.6% |
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How much dividend does WDS pay per share?
Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.05 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.1%. Payments are made Annual.
When is WDS's next ex-dividend date?
WDS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WDS typically pays dividends Annual.
Is WDS's dividend safe?
WDS's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +74.0% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has WDS increased its dividend?
WDS has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.7%.
How often does WDS pay dividends?
Woodside Energy Group Ltd pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.05 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 34+ years from 1992 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WDS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WDS five years ago would be worth approximately $14,004 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WDS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WDS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.