Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.33
Wabash National Corporation (WNC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1993 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.2%
Payout Ratio
6.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
WNC Dividend Income Check
Safety
6.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.9% and trend is rising.
WNC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.2%
Trailing DPS$0.33
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout6.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR5.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield10.6%
Total Shareholder Yield14.9%
1Y Total Return0.4%
5Y Total Return-48.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,15310Y ago$7,74320Y ago$6,145
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.
WNC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
WNC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Wabash National Corporation distributes 6.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
WNC does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 5.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WNC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.2% dividend yield, 10.6% buyback yield, 14.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -48.5%, with dividends contributing 8.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $7,743 today.
WNC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.60
Avg/Payment$0.0800
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026Latest | $0.0800 | — | 3.77% | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | $0.0800 | — | 3.17% | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 3.34% | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Jul 3, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 2.79% | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Apr 3, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 3.12% | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 1.94% | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | $0.0800 | — | 1.76% | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Jul 3, 2024 | $0.0800 | — | 1.47% | Jul 25, 2024 |
WNC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.2%
#2 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
6.5% payout
Streak
0Y
5.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
14.9%
#2 of 5
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CMCWNC Annual Dividend History (1990–2026)
37 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.16 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.07 | 6.3% | 15.84x | 1.9% |
| 2024 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $-6.40 | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2023 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.81 | 6.7% | 15.03x | 1.9% |
| 2022 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.25 | 14.2% | 7.03x | 1.9% |
| 2021 | $0.32 | 33.3% | 4 | $0.02 | 1415.9% | 0.07x | 1.9% |
| 2020 | $0.24 | -40.0% | 3 | $-1.84 | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2019 | $0.40 | 33.3% | 5 | $1.62 | 24.7% | 4.05x | 2.4% |
| 2018 | $0.30 | 25.0% | 4 | $1.19 | 25.2% | 3.97x | 1.8% |
| 2017 | $0.24 | — | 4 | $1.78 | 13.5% | 7.42x | 1.4% |
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Start ComparisonWNC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WNC stock.
How much dividend does WNC pay per share?
Wabash National Corporation (WNC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.33 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is WNC's next ex-dividend date?
WNC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WNC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is WNC's dividend safe?
WNC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +6.5% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has WNC increased its dividend?
WNC has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.9%.
How often does WNC pay dividends?
Wabash National Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.33 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 33+ years from 1993 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WNC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WNC five years ago would be worth approximately $5,153 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WNC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WNC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.