WDS Dividend History & Analysis | 5.2% Yield
WDS has a dividend yield of 5.2% and paid 1.16 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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WDS Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | 2026-09-04 | 2026-09-25 | Semiannual | 0.57 | -3.4% | 2.5% |
| 2026-03-06 | 2026-03-06 | 2026-03-27 | Semiannual | 0.59 | +11.3% | 2.69% |
| 2025-08-29 | 2025-08-29 | 2025-09-24 | Semiannual | 0.53 | 0% | 3.11% |
| 2025-03-07 | 2025-03-07 | 2025-04-02 | Semiannual | 0.53 | -23.2% | 3.69% |
| 2024-09-06 | 2024-09-06 | 2024-10-03 | Semiannual | 0.69 | +15% | 4.24% |
| 2024-03-07 | 2024-03-08 | 2024-04-04 | Semiannual | 0.6 | -25% | 3.07% |
| 2023-08-31 | 2023-09-01 | 2023-09-28 | Semiannual | 0.8 | -44.4% | 3.31% |
| 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-05 | Semiannual | 1.44 | +32.1% | 6.18% |
| 2022-09-08 | 2022-09-09 | 2022-10-06 | Semiannual | 1.09 | +3.8% | 5.07% |
| 2022-02-25 | 2022-02-28 | 2022-03-23 | Semiannual | 1.05 | 0% | 5.34% |
WDS Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, WDS's dividend yield is 5.19%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.16 USD by the current share price of 22.04.
As of September 2026, WDS paid a dividend of 1.16 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-04 and the payout was 0.57 USD.
WDS pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, WDS has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-04.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WDS for the next payments are between 0.255 (-55.3%) and 0.357 (-37.4%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.78%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.57 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-04. The next Ex-Dividend date for Woodside Energy (WDS) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Woodside Energy (WDS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
WDS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -19.6% per year. Negative growth: WDS's dividend growth is negative and declining.
WDS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 10.2%. If you bought WDS's shares at 11.38 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.16 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 10.2% of your original purchase price.
WDS Payout Consistency is 86.6%. 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. Moderately consistent: Woodside Energy has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
WDS's 5.19% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of WDS is 69.8%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.
WDS's Overall Dividend Rating is 7.98%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
WDS 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: 2026-09-19 02:38 UTC