Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.75
World Kinect Corporation (WKC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1994 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.8%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
7 years
WKC Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
7 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.4% and trend is rising.
WKC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.8%
Trailing DPS$0.75
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout61.7%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak7 years
3Y CAGR14.0%
5Y CAGR14.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.7%
Total Shareholder Yield8.5%
1Y Total Return6.6%
5Y Total Return-9.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,05810Y ago$6,86320Y ago$14,808
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). WKC's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
WKC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (33 years of payments)
WKC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
World Kinect Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 61.7%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
WKC has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 14.0% and 5-year CAGR of 14.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WKC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.8% dividend yield, 5.7% buyback yield, 8.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -9.4%, with dividends contributing 9.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $6,863 today.
WKC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.09
Avg/Payment$0.1545
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026Latest | $0.2000 | — | 3.47% | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 3.14% | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 2.85% | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | $0.2000 | ↑ +17.6% | 2.53% | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.1700 | — | 2.40% | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.1700 | — | 2.54% | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.1700 | — | 2.10% | Oct 16, 2024 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | $0.1700 | — | 2.42% | Jul 16, 2024 |
WKC Dividend vs Peers
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#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.8%
#4 of 7
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
7Y
14.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.5%
#2 of 7
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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WKC Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.20 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $0.77 | 13.2% | 4 | $-11.03 | — | — | 2.4% |
| 2024 | $0.68 | 21.4% | 4 | $1.13 | 60.2% | 1.66x | 2.2% |
| 2023 | $0.56 | 7.7% | 4 | $0.86 | 65.1% | 1.54x | 1.8% |
| 2022 | $0.52 | 8.3% | 4 | $1.82 | 28.6% | 3.50x | 1.7% |
| 2021 | $0.48 | 20.0% | 4 | $1.16 | 41.4% | 2.42x | 1.5% |
| 2020 | $0.40 | 11.1% | 4 | $1.71 | 23.4% | 4.27x | 1.3% |
| 2019 | $0.36 | 50.0% | 4 | $2.69 | 13.4% | 7.47x | 1.1% |
| 2018 | $0.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.89 | 12.7% | 7.88x | 0.8% |
| 2017 | $0.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $-2.50 | — | — | 0.8% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WKC stock.
How much dividend does WKC pay per share?
World Kinect Corporation (WKC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.75 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is WKC's next ex-dividend date?
WKC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WKC typically pays dividends Annual.
Is WKC's dividend safe?
WKC's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +61.7%. The 7-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is WKC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, World Kinect Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 7 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +14.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does WKC pay dividends?
World Kinect Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.75 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 32+ years from 1994 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WKC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WKC five years ago would be worth approximately $9,058 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WKC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WKC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.