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WDFC

WD-40 Company

WDFC

Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals · Stock · quarterly payer

$201.08

Overvalued · -15% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

2.03%

Annual Dividend

$4.00

Payout Ratio

60%

5-Yr Growth

7.0%

Ex-Date

Oct 19, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about WDFC's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 16, 2026, WD-40 Company (WDFC) has a forward dividend yield of 2.03%, based on an annual dividend of $4.00 per share and a share price of $201.08.
  • As of Oct 16, 2026, WDFC's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (84 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, WD-40 Company (WDFC) has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years as of Oct 16, 2026.
  • WDFC last cut its regular dividend in 2003.
  • WDFC's next ex-dividend date is Oct 19, 2026, with payment on Oct 30, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 16, 2026, WDFC pays out 60% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • WDFC's dividend has grown at an average rate of 7.0% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 16, 2026, WDFC's 2.03% yield is 35% above its five-year average yield of 1.51%.
  • As of Oct 16, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for WDFC is $170.58 per share, 15% below the $201.08 share price, so WDFC screens as overvalued.
  • WD-40 Company (WDFC) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "WDFC Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 16, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/WDFC

Summary

As of Oct 16, 2026, WD-40 Company (WDFC) yields 2.03% ($4.00 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (84/100) and has 16 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is WDFC a good dividend stock?

Yes

WD-40 Company (WDFC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.03% ($4.00/yr), with 16 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • 16 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Comfortable payout ratio (60%)
  • Strong 7.0% 5-yr dividend growth
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2003
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.03%
Payout Ratio
60%
Annual Dividend
$4.00
5-Yr Avg Growth
7.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 19, 2026
Years of Growth
16
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.26
Market Cap
$2.7B
P/E Ratio
30.6
5-Yr Total Return
-11%
52-Week Range
$175.38 – $298.90
Dividend Safety
A · 84/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2003)
WDFC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 19, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →WDFC dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WDFC a good dividend stock?

Yes. WD-40 Company (WDFC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.03% ($4.00/yr), with 16 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is WDFC undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, WDFC's fair value is about $170.58 versus a $201.08 share price — so it looks overvalued (-15% vs. fair value).

Is WDFC's dividend safe?

WDFC has a dividend-safety grade of A (84/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 16-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2003, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is WDFC's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for WDFC is about $170.58 per share, about 15% below the current $201.08 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is WDFC a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data WDFC screens as "yes" and overvalued. WD-40 Company (WDFC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.03% ($4.00/yr), with 16 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will WDFC cut its dividend?

WDFC earns a dividend-safety grade of A (84/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2003). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does WDFC pay a dividend?

Yes. WD-40 Company pays a quarterly dividend of about $4.00 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.03%.

What is WDFC's dividend yield?

As of Oct 16, 2026, WDFC's forward dividend yield is 2.03%, based on a $4.00 annual dividend and a $201.08 share price.

What is WDFC's dividend per share?

As of Oct 16, 2026, WDFC pays $4.00 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is WDFC's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 16, 2026, WDFC's payout ratio is 60% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has WDFC grown its dividend?

As of Oct 16, 2026, WDFC has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years.

When is the next WDFC ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 16, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for WDFC is Oct 19, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $4.00 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$100.00
Annual$400.00
Monthly avg$33.33

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