Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.48
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1972 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.8%
Payout Ratio
26.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
26.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.7% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.8%
Trailing DPS$1.48
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout26.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR15.6%
5Y CAGR6.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield8.8%
Total Shareholder Yield10.7%
1Y Total Return6.2%
5Y Total Return137.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$23,72210Y ago$20,36320Y ago$32,787
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). WFC's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (55 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Wells Fargo & Company distributes 26.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
WFC has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 15.6% and 5-year CAGR of 6.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WFC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.8% dividend yield, 8.8% buyback yield, 10.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 137.2%, with dividends contributing 17.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,363 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$6.55
Avg/Payment$0.3275
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026Latest | $0.4500 | — | 1.86% | Mar 1, 2026 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 1.98% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.4500 | ↑ +12.5% | 2.12% | Sep 1, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 2.21% | Jun 1, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 1.92% | Mar 1, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.4000 | — | 2.14% | Dec 1, 2024 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.4000 | ↑ +14.3% | 2.75% | Sep 1, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 | $0.3500 | — | 2.28% | Jun 1, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: North American universal banks
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.8%
#8 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
26.0% payout
Streak
4Y
6.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
10.7%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WFCWells Fargo & Compan… | $251.8B | 1.8% | 26.0% | 4 | Sustainable |
JPMJPMorgan Chase & Co. | $809.7B | 1.7% | 25.3% | 14 | Sustainable |
BACBank of America Corp… | $379.2B | 2.5% | 31.2% | 6 | Sustainable |
RYRoyal Bank of Canada | $234.2B | 2.7% | 43.2% | 2 | Sustainable |
CCitigroup Inc. | $192.6B | 2.5% | 41.0% | 3 | Sustainable |
3rd TDThe Toronto-Dominion… | $163.3B | 3.3% | 37.3% | 2 | Sustainable |
2nd BMOBank of Montreal | $102.0B | 3.5% | 57.8% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st BNSThe Bank of Nova Sco… | $93.7B | 4.2% | 68.9% | 1 | Watch |
CMCanadian Imperial Ba… | $93.6B | 3.1% | 47.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
Annual Dividend History
55 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.45 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.5% |
| 2025 | $1.70 | 13.3% | 4 | — | — | — | 5.7% |
| 2024 | $1.50 | 15.4% | 4 | $5.37 | 27.9% | 3.58x | 5.1% |
| 2023 | $1.30 | 18.2% | 4 | $4.83 | 26.9% | 3.72x | 4.4% |
| 2022 | $1.10 | 83.3% | 4 | $3.14 | 35.0% | 2.85x | 3.7% |
| 2021 | $0.60 | -50.8% | 4 | $4.99 | 12.0% | 8.32x | 2.0% |
| 2020 | $1.22 | -36.5% | 4 | $0.41 | 297.6% | 0.34x | 4.1% |
| 2019 | $1.92 | 17.1% | 4 | $4.09 | 46.9% | 2.13x | 6.5% |
| 2018 | $1.64 | 6.5% | 4 | $4.28 | 38.3% | 2.61x | 5.5% |
| 2017 | $1.54 | 1.7% | 4 | $4.10 | 37.6% | 2.66x | 5.2% |
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How much dividend does WFC pay per share?
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.48 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is WFC's next ex-dividend date?
WFC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WFC typically pays dividends Annual.
Is WFC's dividend safe?
WFC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +26.0% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is WFC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Wells Fargo & Company is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +6.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does WFC pay dividends?
Wells Fargo & Company pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.48 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 54+ years from 1972 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WFC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WFC five years ago would be worth approximately $23,722 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WFC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WFC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.7% 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.