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WD (WD) has a dividend per share of $2.72, up 7.6% per year over the past five years.
Dividend Yield
5.61%
Annual Dividend
$2.72
Payout Ratio
68.1%
Ex-Dividend Date
2026-05-21
5Y Dividend CAGR
7.59%
| Year | Dividend Per Share | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| YTD | $1.36 | - |
| 2025 | $2.68 | +3.08% |
| 2024 | $2.60 | +3.17% |
| 2023 | $2.52 | +5.00% |
| 2022 | $2.40 | +20.00% |
| 2021 | $2.00 | +38.89% |
| 2020 | $1.44 | +20.00% |
| 2019 | $1.20 | +20.00% |
Dividend per share is the portion of a company's earnings distributed to shareholders for each share they own. A steady or rising dividend can signal financial stability and a lasting commitment to returning capital to investors.