Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.37
Weis Markets, Inc. (WMK) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.9%
Payout Ratio
37.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
WMK Dividend Income Check
Safety
37.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.8% and trend is rising.
WMK Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.9%
Trailing DPS$1.37
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout37.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout701.2%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR1.5%
5Y CAGR1.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield7.9%
Total Shareholder Yield9.8%
1Y Total Return-17.8%
5Y Total Return44.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,42910Y ago$18,28320Y ago$22,802
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.
WMK Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
WMK Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Weis Markets, Inc. distributes 37.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 701.2%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
WMK has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.5% and 5-year CAGR of 1.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WMK returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 7.9% buyback yield, 9.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 44.3%, with dividends contributing 12.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $18,283 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
WMK Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$6.66
Avg/Payment$0.3330
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026Latest | $0.3400 | — | 1.87% | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.3400 | — | 2.13% | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | $0.3400 | — | 1.85% | Aug 11, 2025 |
| May 12, 2025 | $0.3400 | — | 1.73% | May 27, 2025 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.3400 | — | 1.93% | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | $0.3400 | — | 1.85% | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Jul 29, 2024 | $0.3400 | — | 1.82% | Aug 12, 2024 |
| May 10, 2024 | $0.3400 | — | 2.09% | May 28, 2024 |
WMK Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#3 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
37.5% payout
Streak
1Y
1.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.8%
#1 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd WMKWeis Markets, Inc. | $1.8B | 1.9% | 37.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  VLGEAVillage Super Market… | $640M | 2.1% | 23.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 IMKTAIngles Markets, Inco… | $1.7B | 0.7% | 14.7% | 11 | Sustainable |
 CASYCasey's General Stor… | $31.9B | 0.2% | 13.2% | 19 | Sustainable |
2nd  KRThe Kroger Co. | $41.8B | 2.0% | 87.1% | 21 | At Risk |
 ANDEThe Andersons, Inc. | $2.3B | 1.2% | 28.1% | 23 | Sustainable |
WMK Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.34 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $1.36 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.65 | 37.3% | 2.68x | 2.8% |
| 2024 | $1.36 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.09 | 33.3% | 3.01x | 2.8% |
| 2023 | $1.36 | 4.6% | 4 | $3.86 | 35.2% | 2.84x | 2.8% |
| 2022 | $1.30 | 4.0% | 4 | $4.65 | 28.0% | 3.58x | 2.7% |
| 2021 | $1.25 | 0.8% | 4 | $4.05 | 30.9% | 3.24x | 2.6% |
| 2020 | $1.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.42 | 28.1% | 3.56x | 2.6% |
| 2019 | $1.24 | 2.5% | 4 | $2.53 | 49.0% | 2.04x | 2.6% |
| 2018 | $1.21 | 0.8% | 4 | $2.33 | 51.9% | 1.93x | 2.5% |
| 2017 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.66 | 32.8% | 3.05x | 2.5% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WMK stock.
How much dividend does WMK pay per share?
Weis Markets, Inc. (WMK) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.37 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Annual.
When is WMK's next ex-dividend date?
WMK's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WMK typically pays dividends Annual.
Is WMK's dividend safe?
WMK's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +37.5% and FCF payout ratio of +701.2%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has WMK increased its dividend?
WMK has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.9%.
How often does WMK pay dividends?
Weis Markets, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.37 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WMK grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WMK five years ago would be worth approximately $14,429 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WMK's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WMK's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.8% 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.