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WNC

Wabash National Corporation

WNC

Industrials · Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery · Stock · quarterly payer

$12.36

Undervalued · +23% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

2.59%

Annual Dividend

$0.32

Payout Ratio

8%

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Oct 8, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about WNC's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Wabash National Corporation (WNC) has a forward dividend yield of 2.59%, based on an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and a share price of $12.36.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, WNC's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (80 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • WNC last cut its regular dividend in 2001.
  • WNC's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 8, 2026, for a dividend of $0.0800 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, WNC pays out 8% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • WNC's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, WNC's 2.59% yield is 33% above its five-year average yield of 1.94%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for WNC is $15.20 per share, 23% above the $12.36 share price, so WNC screens as undervalued.
  • Wabash National Corporation (WNC) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Wabash National Corporation (WNC) has raised its regular dividend 8 times and cut it 1 time across the 91 payments on record since 1993. Its most recent change was a 6.7% increase to $0.0800 per share, going ex-dividend on Jan 2, 2019. The last cut went ex-dividend on Oct 11, 2001.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "WNC Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/WNC

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Wabash National Corporation (WNC) yields 2.59% ($0.32 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (80/100).

Is WNC a good dividend stock?

Yes

Wabash National Corporation (WNC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.59% ($0.32/yr), with 0 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

  • Comfortable payout ratio (8%)
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2001
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.59%
Payout Ratio
8%
Annual Dividend
$0.32
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 8, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.47
Market Cap
$503.5M
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
-26%
52-Week Range
$6.63 – $14.55
Dividend Safety
A · 80/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2001)

WNC dividend raises and cuts

Wabash National Corporation (WNC) has raised its regular dividend 8 times and cut it 1 time across the 91 payments on record since 1993. Its most recent change was a 6.7% increase to $0.0800 per share, going ex-dividend on Jan 2, 2019. The last cut went ex-dividend on Oct 11, 2001.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Jan 2, 2019Raise$0.0750 → $0.0800+6.7%
Jan 3, 2018Raise$0.0600 → $0.0750+25.0%
Oct 11, 2001Cut$0.0400 → $0.0100−75.0%
Jan 11, 2000Raise$0.0380 → $0.0400+5.3%
Jan 7, 1999Raise$0.0350 → $0.0380+8.6%
Oct 9, 1997Raise$0.0300 → $0.0350+16.7%
Jan 10, 1996Raise$0.0250 → $0.0300+20.0%
Jan 9, 1995Raise$0.0200 → $0.0250+25.0%
Jan 7, 1994Raise$0.0167 → $0.0200+20.0%
Every WNC payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
WNC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 8, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →WNC dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WNC a good dividend stock?

Yes. Wabash National Corporation (WNC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.59% ($0.32/yr), with 0 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 WNC undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, WNC's fair value is about $15.20 versus a $12.36 share price — so it looks undervalued (+23% vs. fair value).

Is WNC's dividend safe?

WNC has a dividend-safety grade of A (80/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2001, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is WNC's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for WNC is about $15.20 per share, roughly 23% above the current $12.36 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is WNC a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data WNC screens as "yes" and undervalued. Wabash National Corporation (WNC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.59% ($0.32/yr), with 0 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 WNC cut its dividend?

WNC earns a dividend-safety grade of A (80/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2001). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does WNC pay a dividend?

Yes. Wabash National Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.32 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.59%.

What is WNC's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, WNC's forward dividend yield is 2.59%, based on a $0.32 annual dividend and a $12.36 share price.

What is WNC's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, WNC pays $0.32 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is WNC's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, WNC's payout ratio is 8% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has WNC grown its dividend?

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

When is the next WNC ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, WNC's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 8, 2026, for $0.0800 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.32 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$8.00
Annual$32.00
Monthly avg$2.67

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