Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.64
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS) Dividend History
Income profile from 2014 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.4%
Payout Ratio
11.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
WMS Dividend Income Check
Safety
11.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.9% and trend is rising.
WMS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.4%
Trailing DPS$0.64
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout11.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout8.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR14.2%
5Y CAGR14.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.6%
Total Shareholder Yield1.0%
1Y Total Return24.6%
5Y Total Return30.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)2.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,07910Y ago$63,29620Y ago$91,845
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.
WMS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (13 years of payments)
WMS Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. distributes 11.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 8.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
WMS has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 14.2% and 5-year CAGR of 14.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WMS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.4% dividend yield, 0.6% buyback yield, 1.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 30.8%, with dividends contributing 2.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $63,296 today.
WMS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$2.84
Avg/Payment$0.1420
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026Latest | $0.1800 | — | 42.77% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 45.84% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 47.23% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.1800 | ↑ +12.5% | 60.02% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.1600 | — | 57.46% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.1600 | — | 46.27% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.1600 | — | 38.28% | Sep 13, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 | $0.1600 | ↑ +14.3% | 33.43% | Jun 14, 2024 |
WMS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.4%
#4 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
11.0% payout
Streak
5Y
14.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.0%
#4 of 5
AAON
FBIN
PNR
LYBWMS Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.18 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.2% |
| 2025 | $0.70 | 12.9% | 4 | $5.76 | 12.2% | 8.23x | 0.9% |
| 2024 | $0.62 | 14.8% | 4 | $6.45 | 9.6% | 10.40x | 0.8% |
| 2023 | $0.54 | 14.9% | 4 | $6.08 | 8.9% | 11.26x | 0.7% |
| 2022 | $0.47 | 11.9% | 4 | $3.15 | 14.9% | 6.70x | 0.6% |
| 2021 | $0.42 | 16.7% | 4 | $2.59 | 16.2% | 6.17x | 0.5% |
| 2020 | $0.36 | -73.3% | 4 | $-3.04 | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2019 | $1.35 | 335.5% | 4 | $1.35 | 100.0% | 1.00x | 1.7% |
| 2018 | $0.31 | 14.8% | 4 | $1.10 | 28.2% | 3.55x | 0.4% |
| 2017 | $0.27 | 17.4% | 4 | $0.59 | 45.8% | 2.19x | 0.3% |
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Start ComparisonWMS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WMS stock.
How much dividend does WMS pay per share?
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.64 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is WMS's next ex-dividend date?
WMS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WMS typically pays dividends Annual.
Is WMS's dividend safe?
WMS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +11.0% and FCF payout ratio of +8.6%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is WMS a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +14.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does WMS pay dividends?
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.64 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 12+ years from 2014 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WMS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WMS five years ago would be worth approximately $13,079 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WMS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WMS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.