Winnebago Industries, Inc.
WGOConsumer Cyclical · Recreational Vehicles · Stock · quarterly payer
Forward Yield
5.12%
Annual Dividend
$1.44
Payout Ratio
116%
5-Yr Growth
24.9%
Ex-Date
Sep 9, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
Key facts about WGO's dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 27, 2026, Winnebago Industries, Inc. (WGO) has a forward dividend yield of 5.12%, based on an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and a share price of $28.11.
- As of Oct 27, 2026, WGO's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (68 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
- By SmarterDividends' count, Winnebago Industries, Inc. (WGO) has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years as of Oct 27, 2026.
- WGO last cut its regular dividend in 2015.
- WGO's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 9, 2026, for a dividend of $0.36 per share.
- As of Oct 27, 2026, WGO pays out 116% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
- WGO's dividend has grown at an average rate of 24.9% a year over the past five years.
- As of Oct 27, 2026, WGO's 5.12% yield is 159% above its five-year average yield of 1.97%.
- As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for WGO is $50.71 per share, 80% above the $28.11 share price, so WGO screens as undervalued.
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (WGO) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (WGO) has raised its regular dividend 16 times and cut it 2 times across the 101 payments on record since 1984. Its most recent change was a 2.9% increase to $0.360 per share, going ex-dividend on Sep 9, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Dec 4, 1996.
- Winnebago Industries (WGO) has declared its first higher dividend of the year in August in 5 of the last 5 years; its most recent raise, 2.9%, was declared on Aug 12, 2026.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "WGO Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/WGO
Summary
As of Oct 27, 2026, Winnebago Industries, Inc. (WGO) yields 5.12% ($1.44 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of B (68/100) and has 7 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.
Is WGO a good dividend stock?
Yes, with caveatsWinnebago Industries, Inc. (WGO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.12% ($1.44/yr), with 7 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.
Advantages
- Strong 24.9% 5-yr dividend growth
Risks
- Cut its dividend in 2015
- Elevated payout ratio (116%)
- Share price is down over the past 5 years
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 5.12%
- Payout Ratio
- 116%
- Annual Dividend
- $1.44
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 24.9%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Sep 9, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 7
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 1.18
- Market Cap
- $799.6M
- P/E Ratio
- 23.2
- 5-Yr Total Return
- -60%
- 52-Week Range
- $21.95 – $50.16
- Dividend Safety
- B · 68/100
- Ever Cut?
- Yes (2015)
WGO dividend raises and cuts
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (WGO) has raised its regular dividend 16 times and cut it 2 times across the 101 payments on record since 1984. Its most recent change was a 2.9% increase to $0.360 per share, going ex-dividend on Sep 9, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Dec 4, 1996.
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Raise | $0.350 → $0.360 | +2.9% |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Raise | $0.340 → $0.350 | +2.9% |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Raise | $0.310 → $0.340 | +9.7% |
| Sep 12, 2023 | Raise | $0.270 → $0.310 | +14.8% |
| Sep 13, 2022 | Raise | $0.180 → $0.270 | +50.0% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | Raise | $0.120 → $0.180 | +50.0% |
| Sep 15, 2020 | Raise | $0.110 → $0.120 | +9.1% |
| Jan 8, 2019 | Raise | $0.100 → $0.110 | +10.0% |
| Nov 6, 2015 | Raise | $0.0900 → $0.100 | +11.1% |
| Sep 5, 2007 | Raise | $0.100 → $0.120 | +20.0% |
| Sep 6, 2006 | Raise | $0.0900 → $0.100 | +11.1% |
| Aug 31, 2005 | Raise | $0.0700 → $0.0900 | +28.6% |
Show all 18 changes since 1987
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2004 | Raise | $0.0500 → $0.0700 | +40.0% |
| Dec 4, 1996 | Cut | $0.100 → $0.0500 | −50.0% |
| Mar 6, 1996 | Raise | $0.0500 → $0.100 | +100.0% |
| May 30, 1995 | Raise | $0.0050 → $0.0500 | +900.0% |
| Dec 5, 1988 | Cut | $0.100 → $0.0500 | −50.0% |
| Jun 2, 1987 | Raise | $0.0500 → $0.100 | +100.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WGO a good dividend stock?
Yes, with caveats. Winnebago Industries, Inc. (WGO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.12% ($1.44/yr), with 7 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.
Is WGO undervalued?
Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, WGO's fair value is about $50.71 versus a $28.11 share price — so it looks undervalued (+80% vs. fair value).
Is WGO's dividend safe?
WGO has a dividend-safety grade of B (68/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 7-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2015, debt and yield-versus-history.
What is WGO's fair value?
Our blended fair-value estimate for WGO is about $50.71 per share, roughly 80% above the current $28.11 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.
Is WGO a buy, hold, or sell?
We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data WGO screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Winnebago Industries, Inc. (WGO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.12% ($1.44/yr), with 7 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 WGO cut its dividend?
WGO earns a dividend-safety grade of B (68/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2015). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.
Does WGO pay a dividend?
Yes. Winnebago Industries, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.44 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 5.12%.
What is WGO's dividend yield?
As of Oct 27, 2026, WGO's forward dividend yield is 5.12%, based on a $1.44 annual dividend and a $28.11 share price.
What is WGO's dividend per share?
As of Oct 27, 2026, WGO pays $1.44 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.
What is WGO's dividend payout ratio?
As of Oct 27, 2026, WGO's payout ratio is 116% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.
How many years has WGO grown its dividend?
As of Oct 27, 2026, WGO has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years.
When is the next WGO ex-dividend date?
As of Oct 27, 2026, WGO's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 9, 2026, for $0.36 per share.
WGO Price — Last 12 Months
Daily close
Price Return
1 Year
-21%
3 Years
-56%
5 Years
-60%
52-Week Range
$21.95 – $50.16
Price change over each period (excludes dividends). Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
What is WGO worth?
Undervaluedlow confidenceOur blended fair-value estimate for Winnebago Industries, Inc. is $50.71 per share, versus a market price of $28.11. That implies 80% of upside — a margin of safety of about 45%.
Fair Value
$50.71
Current Price
$28.11
Upside
+80%
Margin of Safety
45%
How we get there
Discounted cash flow
Discounts projected free cash flow back to today.
Dividend discount
Discounts the future dividend stream back to today.
Earnings multiple (Graham)
Graham's earnings-multiple formula, anchored to bond yields.
At today's price, the market is pricing in about -2.3% annual free-cash-flow growth. We model 12.0% — below our estimate, leaving room for upside if the business executes.
Assumptions: 10.2% discount rate (CAPM), 12.0% growth for five years fading to 2.5% over the next five, $1.21 EPS, $1.44 annual dividend. Updated weekly.
Fair-value estimates are model output for educational purposes only — not investment advice or a price target.
WGO Dividend Safety Score
Safe
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Dividend History
Full WGO dividend history →| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 | $0.3600 | regular |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 | $0.3500 | regular |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Apr 29, 2026 | $0.3500 | regular |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 | $0.3500 | regular |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Sep 24, 2025 | $0.3500 | regular |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | $0.3400 | regular |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | $0.3400 | regular |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 29, 2025 | $0.3400 | regular |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Sep 25, 2024 | $0.3400 | regular |
| Jun 12, 2024 | Jun 26, 2024 | $0.3100 | regular |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 24, 2024 | $0.3100 | regular |
| Jan 11, 2024 | Jan 26, 2024 | $0.3100 | regular |
| Sep 12, 2023 | Sep 27, 2023 | $0.3100 | regular |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Jun 28, 2023 | $0.2700 | regular |
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