WDFC Dividend History & Yield
WD-40 Company · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 (in 37 days) | Oct 29, 2026 | $1.02 | $102.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 (in 128 days) | Jan 28, 2027 | $1.02 | $102.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 (in 219 days) | Apr 29, 2027 | $1.02 | $102.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jul 16, 2027 (in 310 days) | Jul 29, 2027 | $1.02 | $102.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from WDFC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.08 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much WDFC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 295 | $59,332 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,471 | $296,662 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,942 | $593,324 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.02%. $10,000 in WDFC would currently pay about $202 a year ($17 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
WDFC dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | $1.02 | +0.0% |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $1.02 | +0.0% |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | $1.02 | +8.5% |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | $0.94 | +0.0% |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.94 | +0.0% |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | $0.94 | +0.0% |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | $0.94 | +6.8% |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $0.88 | +0.0% |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | $0.88 | +0.0% |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | $0.88 | +0.0% |
| Jan 18, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | $0.88 | +6.0% |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 | $0.83 | +0.0% |
| Jul 13, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | $0.83 | +0.0% |
| Apr 13, 2023 | Apr 28, 2023 | $0.83 | +0.0% |
| Jan 12, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | $0.83 | +6.4% |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Oct 31, 2022 | $0.78 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 | $0.78 | +0.0% |
| Apr 13, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022 | $0.78 | +0.0% |
| Jan 13, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | $0.78 | +8.3% |
| Oct 14, 2021 | Oct 29, 2021 | $0.72 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 | $0.72 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | $0.72 | +7.5% |
| Jan 14, 2021 | Jan 29, 2021 | $0.67 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2020 | Oct 30, 2020 | $0.67 | +0.0% |
WDFC dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | Raised 8.5% | $0.94 | $1.02 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
WDFC scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About WD-40 Company
WD-40 Company engages in the provision of maintenance products and homecare and cleaning products in North America, Central and South America, Asia, Australia, Europe, India, the Middle East, and Africa. The company offers multi-purpose maintenance products that include aerosol sprays, non-aerosol trigger sprays, precision pens, and in liquid-bulk form products under the WD-40 Multi-Use brand; specialty maintenance products, such as penetrants, degreasers, corrosion inhibitors, greases, lubricants, and rust removers under the WD-40 Specialist brand; drip and specialty oil lubricant, and specialty maintenance products under the 3-IN-ONE brand; and e bike maintenance products under the GT85…
Sector: Basic Materials. Industry: Specialty Chemicals. First dividend on our records: Oct 4, 1988. 153 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
WDFC dividend FAQ
When is WDFC's next ex-dividend date?
WDFC's next ex-dividend date is Oct 16, 2026 (in 37 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.02 per share, expected on Oct 29, 2026.
How often does WDFC pay dividends?
WDFC pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.02 per share with an ex-date of Jul 17, 2026.
What is WDFC's dividend yield?
WDFC's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.98%, based on $4.00 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $201.73. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.08 per share, is 2.02%.
How much does WDFC pay per share?
WDFC pays about $1.02 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $4.08 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $408.00 a year.
Has WDFC grown or cut its dividend?
WDFC has raised its annual dividend for 10 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.5% a year (+8.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of WDFC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.02%, you would need about 295 shares of WDFC (roughly $59,332 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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