Does Wells Fargo Pay Dividends?
Wells Fargo & Company · WFC · updated
Key facts: Wells Fargo dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 19, 2026, Wells Fargo (WFC) pays a dividend of $0.50 per share every quarter, $2.00 a year, a 2.38% yield at its share price of $83.87.
- Wells Fargo (WFC) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December.
- The most recent dividend from Wells Fargo (WFC), $0.50 per share, went ex-dividend on Aug 7, 2026 and was paid on Sep 1, 2026.
- Wells Fargo (WFC) has paid a dividend since at least 1972; SmarterDividends' records hold 219 of its dividend payments.
- Wells Fargo (WFC) has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Wells Fargo (WFC), 11.1% to $0.50 per share, went ex-dividend on Aug 7, 2026.
- At $2.00 a year per share, 100 shares of WFC pay $200.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Wells Fargo (WFC) B on an A to F scale; it pays out 26% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Wells Fargo Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-wells-fargo-pay-dividends
How much does Wells Fargo pay?
Wells Fargo (WFC) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $0.50 per share. That is $2.00 per share a year, a 2.38% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $200.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $238.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | $0.50 | +11.1% |
| May 8, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 | $0.45 | — |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 | $0.45 | — |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | $0.45 | — |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 | $0.45 | +12.5% |
| May 9, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 | $0.40 | — |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 | $0.40 | — |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 | $0.40 | — |
When does Wells Fargo pay dividends?
Wells Fargo (WFC) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December. Its next dividend has not been declared yet.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The WFC ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Wells Fargo's dividend history
Wells Fargo (WFC) has paid a dividend since at least 1972, and SmarterDividends' records hold 219 payments. It has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 11.1%, went ex-dividend on Aug 7, 2026.
Its annual dividend was cut in 2020, by SmarterDividends' records. Its dividend safety grade is B on an A to F scale. Full WFC dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Wells Fargo pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, Wells Fargo (WFC) pays a dividend of $0.50 per share every quarter, $2.00 a year, a 2.38% yield at its share price of $83.87.
How much is Wells Fargo's dividend?
Wells Fargo (WFC) pays $0.50 per share each payment, $2.00 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $1.85 per share in total.
How often does Wells Fargo pay dividends?
Wells Fargo (WFC) pays every quarter, most recently in March, June, September and December.
When is Wells Fargo's next dividend?
Wells Fargo has not declared its next dividend yet. It usually pays in March, June, September and December. The last one went ex-dividend on Aug 7, 2026.
What is Wells Fargo's dividend yield?
2.38% as of Oct 19, 2026: $2.00 a year in dividends divided by the $83.87 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of WFC pay?
About $200.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $50.00, at Wells Fargo's current dividend rate.
Has Wells Fargo ever cut its dividend?
Yes. SmarterDividends' records show a cut in Wells Fargo's annual dividend, most recently in 2020. It has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years since.
How long has Wells Fargo paid dividends?
Since at least 1972, the start of Wells Fargo's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 219 payments.
When do I need to buy WFC to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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