Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.79
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFG) Dividend History
Income profile from 1989 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.1%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
10 years
WFG Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
10 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.0% and trend is rising.
WFG Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.1%
Trailing DPS$1.79
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak10 years
3Y CAGR3.6%
5Y CAGR16.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.8%
Total Shareholder Yield4.9%
1Y Total Return-13.6%
5Y Total Return-20.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,94310Y ago$21,71520Y ago$43,087
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.
WFG Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (38 years of payments)
WFG Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
WFG has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.6% and 5-year CAGR of 16.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WFG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.1% dividend yield, 2.8% buyback yield, 4.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -20.6%, with dividends contributing 6.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $21,715 today.
WFG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$5.81
Avg/Payment$0.2907
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $0.3200 | — | 1.98% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 2.12% | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 1.92% | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 1.72% | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 1.67% | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.3200 | — | 1.46% | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.3200 | — | 1.29% | Oct 11, 2024 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | $0.3200 | ↑ +6.7% | 1.58% | Jul 12, 2024 |
WFG Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.1%
#5 of 8
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
10Y
16.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.9%
#6 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WFGWest Fraser Timber C… | $4.8B | 2.1% | — | 10 | Unknown |
 WYWeyerhaeuser Company | $17.3B | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  PCHPotlatchDeltic Corpo… | $3.2B | 4.3% | 6.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  RYNRayonier Inc. | $3.3B | 8.7% | 61.6% | 4 | Watch |
 LPXLouisiana-Pacific Co… | $5.1B | 1.5% | 53.4% | 8 | Sustainable |
 BCCBoise Cascade Compan… | $2.6B | 1.3% | 26.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 UFPIUFP Industries, Inc. | $4.8B | 1.7% | 27.9% | 13 | Sustainable |
1st  MERCMercer International… | $74M | 13.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
WFG Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.32 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2025 | $1.28 | 1.6% | 4 | $-16.56 | — | — | 2.0% |
| 2024 | $1.26 | 5.0% | 4 | $-0.07 | — | — | 2.0% |
| 2023 | $1.20 | 4.3% | 4 | $-2.01 | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2022 | $1.15 | 50.2% | 4 | $20.86 | 5.5% | 18.14x | 1.8% |
| 2021 | $0.77 | 28.3% | 4 | $27.03 | 2.8% | 35.30x | 1.2% |
| 2020 | $0.60 | -1.4% | 4 | $8.87 | 6.7% | 14.87x | 0.9% |
| 2019 | $0.61 | 14.1% | 4 | $-1.66 | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2018 | $0.53 | 88.7% | 4 | $7.92 | 6.7% | 14.94x | 0.8% |
| 2017 | $0.28 | 31.9% | 4 | $6.07 | 4.6% | 21.60x | 0.4% |
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Start ComparisonWFG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WFG stock.
How much dividend does WFG pay per share?
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.79 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.1%. Payments are made Annual.
When is WFG's next ex-dividend date?
WFG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WFG typically pays dividends Annual.
Is WFG's dividend safe?
WFG's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 10-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is WFG a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 10 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +16.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does WFG pay dividends?
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.79 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 37+ years from 1989 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WFG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WFG five years ago would be worth approximately $7,943 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WFG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WFG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.