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WFRD

Weatherford International plc

WFRD

Energy · Oil & Gas Equipment & Services · Stock · quarterly payer

$76.19

Fairly valued · -10% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

1.44%

Annual Dividend

$1.10

Payout Ratio

21%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Aug 6, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about WFRD's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Weatherford International plc (WFRD) has a forward dividend yield of 1.44%, based on an annual dividend of $1.10 per share and a share price of $76.19.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, WFRD's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (71 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • WFRD has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • WFRD's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 6, 2026, for a dividend of $0.28 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, WFRD pays out 21% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, WFRD's 1.44% yield is 35% above its five-year average yield of 1.07%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for WFRD is $68.66 per share, 10% below the $76.19 share price, so WFRD screens as fairly valued.
  • Weatherford International plc (WFRD) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Weatherford International plc (WFRD) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 9 payments on record since 2024. Its most recent change was a 10.0% increase to $0.275 per share, going ex-dividend on Feb 6, 2026.
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SmarterDividends, "WFRD Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/WFRD

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Weatherford International plc (WFRD) yields 1.44% ($1.10 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (71/100).

Is WFRD a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Weatherford International plc (WFRD) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.44% ($1.10/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (21%)
  • 165% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.44%
Payout Ratio
21%
Annual Dividend
$1.10
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 6, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.05
Market Cap
$5.4B
P/E Ratio
15.0
5-Yr Total Return
165%
52-Week Range
$62.84 – $113.15
Dividend Safety
B · 71/100
Ever Cut?
No

WFRD dividend raises and cuts

Weatherford International plc (WFRD) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 9 payments on record since 2024. Its most recent change was a 10.0% increase to $0.275 per share, going ex-dividend on Feb 6, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Feb 6, 2026Raise$0.250 → $0.275+10.0%
Every WFRD payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
WFRD ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 6, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →WFRD dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WFRD a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Weatherford International plc (WFRD) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.44% ($1.10/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is WFRD undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, WFRD's fair value is about $68.66 versus a $76.19 share price — so it looks fairly valued (-10% vs. fair value).

Is WFRD's dividend safe?

WFRD has a dividend-safety grade of B (71/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is WFRD's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for WFRD is about $68.66 per share, about 10% below the current $76.19 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is WFRD a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data WFRD screens as "yes, with caveats" and fairly valued. Weatherford International plc (WFRD) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.44% ($1.10/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will WFRD cut its dividend?

WFRD earns a dividend-safety grade of B (71/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does WFRD pay a dividend?

Yes. Weatherford International plc pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.10 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.44%.

What is WFRD's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, WFRD's forward dividend yield is 1.44%, based on a $1.10 annual dividend and a $76.19 share price.

What is WFRD's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, WFRD pays $1.10 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is WFRD's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, WFRD's payout ratio is 21% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has WFRD grown its dividend?

WFRD does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next WFRD ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, WFRD's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 6, 2026, for $0.28 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.10 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$27.50
Annual$110.00
Monthly avg$9.17

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