WKL Dividend History & Analysis | 4% Yield
WKL has a dividend yield of 4% and paid 2.6 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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WKL Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.4 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-24 | Interim | 1.01 | -36.5% | 1.44% | |
| 2026-05-25 | 2026-06-17 | Final | 1.59 | +71% | 2.59% | |
| 2025-08-26 | 2025-09-18 | Interim | 0.93 | -38% | 0.83% | |
| 2025-05-19 | 2025-06-11 | Final | 1.5 | +80.7% | 0.94% | |
| 2024-08-27 | 2024-09-19 | Interim | 0.83 | -39% | 0.55% | |
| 2024-05-10 | 2024-06-04 | Final | 1.36 | +88.9% | 0.93% | |
| 2023-08-29 | 2023-09-21 | Interim | 0.72 | -39% | 0.65% | |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-06-06 | Final | 1.18 | +87.3% | 1.07% | |
| 2022-08-30 | 2022-09-22 | Interim | 0.63 | -38.8% | 0.61% | |
| 2022-04-25 | 2022-05-18 | Final | 1.03 | 0% | 1.1% |
WKL Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, WKL's dividend yield is 4.03%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.60 EUR by the current share price of 68.66.
As of September 2026, WKL paid a dividend of 2.60 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-01 and the payout was 1.01 EUR.
WKL pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, WKL has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-01.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WKL for the next payments are between 1.004 (-0.6%) and 1.124 (+11.3%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.10%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 1.01 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for Wolters Kluwer (WKL) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Wolters Kluwer (WKL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
WKL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.9% per year. Strong growth: WKL's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
WKL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.14%. If you bought WKL's shares at 82.68 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.60 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.14% of your original purchase price.
WKL Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Wolters Kluwer has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
WKL's 4.03% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of WKL is 79.4%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.
WKL's Overall Dividend Rating is 69.77%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
WKL Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-09-18 02:37 UTC