Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.72
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS) Dividend History
Income profile from 2014 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.5%
Payout Ratio
13.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
12 years
WMS Dividend Income Check
Safety
13.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
12 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.9% and trend is rising.
WMS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.5%
Trailing DPS$0.72
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout13.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout9.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak12 years
3Y CAGR14.2%
5Y CAGR14.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.8%
Total Shareholder Yield1.3%
1Y Total Return30.8%
5Y Total Return46.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)2.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,65910Y ago$55,85820Y ago$94,736
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
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. distributes 13.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 9.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
WMS has raised its dividend for 12 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: 0.5% dividend yield, 0.8% buyback yield, 1.3% 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 46.6%, with dividends contributing 2.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $55,858 today.
WMS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.93
Avg/Payment$0.1465
Latest Change+11.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026Latest | $0.2000 | ↑ +11.1% | 54.55% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $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 |
WMS Dividend vs Peers
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#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.5%
#4 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
13.2% payout
Streak
12Y
14.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.3%
#4 of 5
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LYBWMS Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.38 | — | 2 | $5.44 | 7.0% | 14.32x | 0.5% |
| 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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WMS — 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 $0.72 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.5%. Payments are made Semi-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 Semi-Annual.
Is WMS's dividend safe?
WMS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +13.2% and FCF payout ratio of +9.6%. With 12 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is WMS a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 12 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 Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.72 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 $14,659 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 +0.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.