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
1.9%
Payout Ratio
26.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
WFC Dividend 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.
WFC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.9%
Trailing DPS$1.48
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
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 Yield9.0%
Total Shareholder Yield10.9%
1Y Total Return10.6%
5Y Total Return88.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,81710Y ago$19,12320Y ago$30,036
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.
WFC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (55 years of payments)
WFC 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: 1.9% dividend yield, 9.0% buyback yield, 10.9% 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 88.2%, with dividends contributing 14.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $19,123 today.
WFC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$6.90
Avg/Payment$0.3450
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026Latest | $0.4500 | — | 2.23% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | $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 |
WFC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#6 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
26.0% payout
Streak
4Y
6.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
10.9%
#1 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WFCWells Fargo & Compan… | $247.1B | 1.9% | 26.0% | 4 | Sustainable |
 JPMJPMorgan Chase & Co. | $834.2B | 1.7% | 25.3% | 14 | Sustainable |
3rd  BACBank of America Corp… | $404.3B | 2.4% | 31.2% | 6 | Sustainable |
 CCitigroup Inc. | $223.7B | 2.1% | 41.0% | 3 | Sustainable |
2nd  PNCThe PNC Financial Se… | $89.6B | 2.9% | 43.1% | 14 | Sustainable |
 GSThe Goldman Sachs Gr… | $285.5B | 1.5% | 31.5% | 12 | Sustainable |
 MSMorgan Stanley | $301.1B | 2.0% | 45.8% | 11 | Sustainable |
1st  TFCTruist Financial Cor… | $65.7B | 4.2% | 57.5% | 10 | Sustainable |
WFC Annual Dividend History (1972–2026)
55 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.90 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3.0% |
| 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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Start ComparisonWFC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WFC stock.
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 +1.9%. Payments are made Semi-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 Semi-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 Semi-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 $18,817 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 +1.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.