Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.02
White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (WTM) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.0%
Payout Ratio
0.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
WTM Dividend Income Check
Safety
0.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.1% and trend is flat.
WTM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.0%
Trailing DPS$1.02
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M1
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout0.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout0.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.1%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.9%
Total Shareholder Yield4.0%
1Y Total Return14.2%
5Y Total Return79.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)0.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$17,97310Y ago$24,96020Y ago$42,226
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.
WTM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (39 years of payments)
WTM Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. distributes 0.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 0.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
WTM does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WTM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.0% dividend yield, 3.9% buyback yield, 4.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.1% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 79.7%, with dividends contributing 0.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $24,960 today.
WTM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$22.00
Avg/Payment$1.1000
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026Latest | $1.0000 | — | 4.55% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $1.0000 | — | 5.30% | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Mar 8, 2024 | $1.0000 | — | 5.80% | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Mar 10, 2023 | $1.0000 | — | 7.23% | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Mar 11, 2022 | $1.0000 | — | 9.60% | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Mar 12, 2021 | $1.0000 | — | 8.47% | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Mar 13, 2020 | $1.0000 | — | 11.96% | Mar 25, 2020 |
| Mar 15, 2019 | $1.0000 | — | 10.88% | Mar 27, 2019 |
WTM Dividend vs Peers
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#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.0%
#8 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
0.2% payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.0%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTMWhite Mountains Insu… | $5.2B | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  MKLMarkel Corporation | $24.0B | 2.5% | — | 6 | Unknown |
 ACGLArch Capital Group L… | $34.1B | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 RNRRenaissanceRe Holdin… | $13.8B | 0.5% | 2.8% | 28 | Sustainable |
 ERIEErie Indemnity Compa… | $11.0B | 2.0% | 45.5% | 9 | Sustainable |
 HCIHCI Group, Inc. | $2.3B | 0.8% | 6.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  KMPRKemper Corporation | $1.6B | 4.7% | 55.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  AIGAmerican Internation… | $40.5B | 2.3% | 31.5% | 3 | Sustainable |
 TRVThe Travelers Compan… | $69.6B | 1.3% | 15.6% | 20 | Sustainable |
WTM Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.00 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.1% |
| 2025 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 1 | $430.14 | 0.2% | 430.14x | 0.1% |
| 2024 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 1 | $89.79 | 1.1% | 89.79x | 0.1% |
| 2023 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 1 | $198.63 | 0.5% | 198.63x | 0.1% |
| 2022 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 1 | $276.96 | 0.4% | 276.96x | 0.1% |
| 2021 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 1 | $-89.46 | — | — | 0.1% |
| 2020 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 1 | $227.72 | 0.4% | 227.72x | 0.1% |
| 2019 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 1 | $130.27 | 0.8% | 130.27x | 0.1% |
| 2018 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 1 | $-41.76 | — | — | 0.1% |
| 2017 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 1 | $146.06 | 0.7% | 146.06x | 0.1% |
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WTM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WTM stock.
How much dividend does WTM pay per share?
White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (WTM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.02 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.0%. Payments are made Annual.
When is WTM's next ex-dividend date?
WTM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WTM typically pays dividends Annual.
Is WTM's dividend safe?
WTM's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +0.2% and FCF payout ratio of +0.4%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has WTM increased its dividend?
WTM has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does WTM pay dividends?
White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.02 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WTM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WTM five years ago would be worth approximately $17,973 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WTM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WTM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.0% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.