Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.00
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) Dividend History
Income profile from 1986 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.7%
Payout Ratio
19.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
14 years
WTS Dividend Income Check
Safety
19.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
14 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.7% and trend is rising.
WTS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.7%
Trailing DPS$2.00
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout19.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout21.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak14 years
3Y CAGR19.7%
5Y CAGR16.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.2%
Total Shareholder Yield0.8%
1Y Total Return40.0%
5Y Total Return121.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$22,12310Y ago$55,22520Y ago$80,001
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.
WTS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (41 years of payments)
WTS Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. distributes 19.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 21.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
WTS has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 19.7% and 5-year CAGR of 16.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WTS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.7% dividend yield, 0.2% buyback yield, 0.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 121.2%, with dividends contributing 5.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $55,225 today.
WTS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$7.48
Avg/Payment$0.3740
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026Latest | $0.5200 | — | 63.27% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.5200 | — | 72.92% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.5200 | — | 68.62% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.5200 | ↑ +20.9% | 74.76% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.4300 | — | 80.16% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.4300 | — | 76.46% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.4300 | — | 80.33% | Sep 13, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 | $0.4300 | ↑ +19.4% | 75.83% | Jun 14, 2024 |
WTS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.7%
#6 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
19.6% payout
Streak
14Y
16.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.8%
#6 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTSWatts Water Technolo… | $9.8B | 0.7% | 19.6% | 14 | Sustainable |
 FELEFranklin Electric Co… | $4.4B | 1.1% | 34.0% | 32 | Sustainable |
 MWAMueller Water Produc… | $4.2B | 1.0% | 21.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
3rd  PNRPentair plc | $12.8B | 1.3% | 25.1% | 6 | Sustainable |
2nd  XYLXylem Inc. | $27.5B | 1.4% | 40.9% | 15 | Sustainable |
1st  REXRRexford Industrial R… | $8.6B | 4.9% | 1.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
WTS Annual Dividend History (1986–2026)
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.52 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $1.99 | 20.6% | 4 | $10.17 | 19.6% | 5.11x | 1.7% |
| 2024 | $1.65 | 19.6% | 4 | $8.69 | 19.0% | 5.27x | 1.4% |
| 2023 | $1.38 | 19.0% | 4 | $7.82 | 17.6% | 5.67x | 1.2% |
| 2022 | $1.16 | 14.9% | 4 | $7.49 | 15.5% | 6.46x | 1.0% |
| 2021 | $1.01 | 9.8% | 4 | $4.89 | 20.7% | 4.84x | 0.8% |
| 2020 | $0.92 | 2.2% | 4 | $3.36 | 27.4% | 3.65x | 0.8% |
| 2019 | $0.90 | 9.8% | 4 | $3.85 | 23.4% | 4.28x | 0.8% |
| 2018 | $0.82 | 9.3% | 4 | $3.64 | 22.5% | 4.44x | 0.7% |
| 2017 | $0.75 | 5.6% | 4 | $2.12 | 35.4% | 2.83x | 0.6% |
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Start ComparisonWTS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WTS stock.
How much dividend does WTS pay per share?
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.00 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.7%. Payments are made Annual.
When is WTS's next ex-dividend date?
WTS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WTS typically pays dividends Annual.
Is WTS's dividend safe?
WTS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +19.6% and FCF payout ratio of +21.0%. With 14 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is WTS a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Watts Water Technologies, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 14 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +16.7%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does WTS pay dividends?
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.00 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 40+ years from 1986 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WTS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WTS five years ago would be worth approximately $22,123 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WTS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WTS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.