WFC Dividend History & Yield
Wells Fargo & Company · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 (in 12 days) | Nov 20, 2026 | $0.50 | $50.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 (in 103 days) | Feb 19, 2027 | $0.50 | $50.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 (in 194 days) | May 21, 2027 | $0.50 | $50.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 6, 2027 (in 285 days) | Aug 20, 2027 | $0.50 | $50.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from WFC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.00 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much WFC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 600 | $49,434 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,000 | $247,170 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,000 | $494,340 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.43%. $10,000 in WFC would currently pay about $243 a year ($20 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
WFC dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | — | $0.50 | +11.1% |
| May 8, 2026 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Feb 6, 2026 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Nov 7, 2025 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Aug 8, 2025 | — | $0.45 | +12.5% |
| May 9, 2025 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Feb 7, 2025 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Nov 8, 2024 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Aug 9, 2024 | — | $0.40 | +14.3% |
| May 9, 2024 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Feb 1, 2024 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Nov 2, 2023 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Aug 3, 2023 | — | $0.35 | +16.7% |
| May 4, 2023 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Feb 2, 2023 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Nov 3, 2022 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Aug 4, 2022 | — | $0.30 | +20.0% |
| May 5, 2022 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Feb 3, 2022 | — | $0.25 | +25.0% |
| Nov 4, 2021 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Aug 5, 2021 | — | $0.20 | +100.0% |
| May 6, 2021 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Feb 4, 2021 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Nov 5, 2020 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
WFC dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Raised 11.1% | $0.45 | $0.50 | Paid |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Raised 12.5% | $0.40 | $0.45 | 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
WFC 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 Wells Fargo & Company
Wells Fargo & Company, a financial services company, provides diversified banking, investment, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance products and services in the United States and internationally. It operates through four segments: Consumer Banking and Lending; Commercial Banking; Corporate and Investment Banking; and Wealth and Investment Management. The company's financial products and services includes checking and savings accounts, and credit and debit cards, as well as home, auto, personal, and small business lending services.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Banks - Diversified. First dividend on our records: Jul 31, 1972. 219 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
WFC dividend FAQ
When is WFC's next ex-dividend date?
WFC's next ex-dividend date is Nov 6, 2026 (in 12 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.50 per share, expected on Nov 20, 2026.
How often does WFC pay dividends?
WFC pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.50 per share with an ex-date of Aug 7, 2026.
What is WFC's dividend yield?
WFC's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.25%, based on $1.85 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $82.39. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.00 per share, is 2.43%.
How much does WFC pay per share?
WFC pays about $0.50 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.00 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $200.00 a year.
Has WFC grown or cut its dividend?
WFC has raised its annual dividend for 5 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 29.9% a year (+12.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of WFC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.43%, you would need about 600 shares of WFC (roughly $49,434 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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