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WDS

Woodside Energy Group Ltd

WDS

Energy · Stock · semiannual payer

$23.17

Overvalued · -50% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

5.01%

Annual Dividend

$1.16

Payout Ratio

70%

5-Yr Growth

5.5%

Ex-Date

Sep 4, 2026

Frequency

Semiannual

Summary

As of September 2026, Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS) yields 5.01% ($1.16 per share annually), with a blended fair-value estimate of $11.65 — -50% downside, so it screens as overvalued. Dividend safety grade: C (56/100).

Is WDS a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 5.01% ($1.16/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

  • Strong 5.5% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2024

Key Data

Dividend Yield
5.01%
Payout Ratio
70%
Annual Dividend
$1.16
5-Yr Avg Growth
5.5%
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 4, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
semiannual
Beta
-0.23
Market Cap
$44.0B
P/E Ratio
14.4
5-Yr Total Return
32%
52-Week Range
$14.27 – $25.19
Dividend Safety
C · 56/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2024)
WDS ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 4, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $1.16 / yr per share

Per payment (semiannual)$58.00
Annual$116.00
Monthly avg$9.67