Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.99
Weatherford International plc (WFRD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2024 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.2%
Payout Ratio
16.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
WFRD Dividend Income Check
Safety
16.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 17.4% and trend is unknown.
WFRD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.2%
Trailing DPS$0.99
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout16.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout13.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)17.4%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.7%
Total Shareholder Yield2.8%
1Y Total Return27.3%
5Y Total Return398.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$49,84810Y ago$35,50420Y ago$35,504
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). WFRD's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
WFRD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (3 years of payments)
WFRD Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Weatherford International plc distributes 16.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 13.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
WFRD has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WFRD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.2% dividend yield, 1.7% buyback yield, 2.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 17.4% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 398.5%, with dividends contributing 13.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $35,504 today.
WFRD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 9 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$2.33
Avg/Payment$0.2583
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026Latest | $0.2750 | — | 1.21% | Sep 3, 2026 |
| May 6, 2026 | $0.2750 | — | 96.89% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | $0.2750 | ↑ +10.0% | 97.15% | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 1.40% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 1.81% | Sep 4, 2025 |
| May 6, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 2.29% | Jun 5, 2025 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 1.15% | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 55.81% | Dec 5, 2024 |
WFRD Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.2%
#6 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
16.7% payout
Streak
2Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.8%
#5 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WFRDWeatherford Internat… | $6.1B | 1.2% | 16.7% | 2 | Sustainable |
 SLBSlb N.V. | $77.5B | 2.1% | 47.8% | 4 | Sustainable |
3rd  HALHalliburton Company | $27.6B | 2.1% | 45.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 BKRBaker Hughes Company | $57.6B | 1.6% | 35.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
2nd  NOVNOV Inc. | $7.2B | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st  RESRPC, Inc. | $1.3B | 2.7% | 1.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
WFRD Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.83 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 14.4% |
| 2025 | $1.00 | 100.0% | 4 | $5.93 | 16.9% | 5.93x | 17.4% |
| 2024 | $0.50 | — | 2 | $6.75 | 7.4% | 13.50x | 8.7% |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $5.64 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.36 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-6.43 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-27.44 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $51.93 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-2.82 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-2.84 | — | — | — |
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WFRD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WFRD stock.
How much dividend does WFRD pay per share?
Weatherford International plc (WFRD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.99 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.2%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is WFRD's next ex-dividend date?
WFRD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WFRD typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is WFRD's dividend safe?
WFRD's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +16.7% and FCF payout ratio of +13.5%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has WFRD increased its dividend?
WFRD has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does WFRD pay dividends?
Weatherford International plc pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.99 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 2+ years from 2024 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WFRD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WFRD five years ago would be worth approximately $49,848 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WFRD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WFRD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +17.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.