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For Wesfarmers Limited (WES), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 2.38% and a payout ratio of 78.30%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.
| Metric (FY) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995 | 1994 | 1993 | 1992 | 1991 | 1990 | 1989 | 1988 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividends per share (FY) | $3.56 | $1.98 | $1.91 | $1.80 | $3.78 | $0.93 | $1.78 | $2.23 | $2.23 | $1.86 | $2.00 | $1.10 | $1.65 | $1.51 | $1.38 | $1.14 | $1.01 | $1.81 | $2.04 | $1.95 | $1.63 | $1.27 | $3.57 | $1.01 | $0.78 | $0.67 | $0.61 | $0.60 | $0.52 | $0.33 | $0.43 | $0.37 | $0.26 | $0.23 | $0.13 | $0.25 | $0.27 | $0.43 |
| Dividend yield (FY) % | 2.38% | 2.98% | 3.82% | 4.06% | 3.10% | 3.42% | 8.89% | 6.34% | 6.18% | 7.05% | 8.24% | 6.30% | 6.31% | 7.34% | 6.01% | 5.68% | 7.15% | 4.91% | 6.32% | 7.48% | 4.94% | 6.13% | 4.89% | 2.37% | 2.32% | 6.82% | 3.39% | 1.90% | 2.02% | 3.86% | 3.07% | 3.12% | 4.16% | 2.33% | 8.97% | 11.77% | 9.56% | N/A |
| Payout ratio (FY) % | 78.30% | 86.04% | 86.49% | 81.93% | 87.14% | 102.18% | 187.01% | 211.19% | 69.54% | 557.74% | 106.43% | 143.05% | 87.79% | 84.15% | 81.01% | 84.66% | 69.45% | 71.81% | 97.27% | 67.52% | -92018.99% | 10576.54% | 114949.66% | 62592.40% | 48.21% | -23112.28% | -12729.55% | -6726.29% | -6879.81% | -5959.88% | -2940.39% | -214.89% | -294.83% | -590.49% | -40520.00% | -144954.57% | -23807.14% | N/A |
| Pay Date | Ex-Date | Record Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | November 05, 25 | 2025-11-06 | $1.50 |
| 2025-10-07 | September 02, 25 | 2025-09-03 | $1.11 |
| 2025-04-01 | February 25, 25 | 2025-02-26 | $0.95 |
| 2024-10-09 | September 03, 24 | 2024-09-04 | $1.07 |
| 2024-03-27 | February 20, 24 | 2024-02-21 | $0.91 |
| 2023-10-05 | August 30, 23 | 2023-08-31 | $1.03 |
| 2023-03-28 | February 20, 23 | 2023-02-21 | $0.88 |
| 2022-10-06 | August 31, 22 | 2022-09-01 | $1.00 |
| 2022-03-30 | February 22, 22 | 2022-02-23 | $0.80 |
| 2021-12-02 | November 18, 21 | 2021-11-19 | $2.00 |
| 2021-10-07 | September 01, 21 | 2021-09-02 | $0.90 |
| 2021-03-31 | February 23, 21 | 2021-02-24 | $0.88 |
| 2020-10-01 | August 25, 20 | 2020-08-26 | $0.18 |
| 2020-03-31 | February 24, 20 | 2020-02-25 | $0.75 |
| 2019-10-09 | August 30, 19 | 2019-09-02 | $0.78 |
| 2019-04-10 | February 26, 19 | 2019-02-27 | $1.00 |
| 2018-09-27 | August 20, 18 | 2018-08-21 | $1.20 |
| 2018-04-05 | February 26, 18 | 2018-02-27 | $1.03 |
| 2017-09-28 | August 22, 17 | 2017-08-23 | $1.20 |
| 2017-03-28 | February 20, 17 | 2017-02-21 | $1.03 |
| 2016-10-05 | August 29, 16 | 2016-08-30 | $0.95 |
| N/A | February 28, 16 | N/A | $0.91 |
| 2015-09-30 | August 25, 15 | 2015-08-27 | $1.11 |
| 2015-04-02 | February 23, 15 | 2015-02-26 | $0.89 |
| 2014-12-16 | November 25, 14 | 2014-11-28 | $0.23 |
| 2014-10-09 | August 29, 14 | 2014-09-02 | $0.09 |
| 2014-04-02 | February 23, 14 | 2014-02-28 | $0.78 |
| 2013-11-26 | August 20, 13 | 2013-11-15 | $0.94 |
| 2013-03-28 | February 18, 13 | 2013-02-25 | $0.71 |
| 2012-09-28 | August 21, 12 | 2012-08-27 | $0.87 |
| 2012-03-30 | February 20, 12 | 2012-02-27 | $0.64 |
| 2011-09-30 | August 23, 11 | 2011-08-29 | $0.78 |
| 2011-03-31 | February 21, 11 | 2011-02-28 | $0.60 |
| 2010-09-30 | August 24, 10 | 2010-08-30 | $0.64 |
| 2010-03-31 | February 22, 10 | 2010-03-01 | $0.50 |
| 2009-10-01 | August 25, 09 | 2009-08-31 | $0.55 |
| 2009-03-31 | February 23, 09 | 2009-03-02 | $0.46 |
| 2008-10-06 | August 26, 08 | 2008-09-01 | $1.22 |
| 2008-03-31 | February 26, 08 | 2008-03-04 | $0.59 |
| 2007-11-29 | November 07, 07 | 2007-11-14 | $1.27 |
| 2007-03-30 | February 20, 07 | 2007-02-27 | $0.77 |
| 2006-09-04 | August 21, 06 | 2006-08-25 | $1.36 |
| 2006-03-08 | February 19, 06 | 2006-02-24 | $0.59 |
| 2005-08-29 | August 15, 05 | 2005-08-19 | $1.15 |
| 2005-03-02 | February 13, 05 | 2005-02-18 | $0.48 |
| 2004-08-30 | August 16, 04 | 2004-08-20 | $0.83 |
| 2004-03-02 | February 15, 04 | 2004-02-20 | $0.44 |
| N/A | December 08, 03 | N/A | $2.42 |
| 2003-09-25 | September 01, 03 | 2003-09-05 | $0.77 |
| 2003-03-28 | March 02, 03 | 2003-03-07 | $0.38 |
| 2002-09-26 | September 02, 02 | 2002-09-06 | $0.70 |
| 2002-03-28 | March 03, 02 | 2002-03-08 | $0.31 |
| 2001-10-25 | October 05, 01 | 2001-10-11 | $0.54 |
| 2001-04-20 | March 29, 01 | 2001-04-04 | $0.24 |
| 2000-10-26 | September 24, 00 | 2000-09-29 | $0.44 |
| 2000-04-17 | March 19, 00 | 2000-03-24 | $0.23 |
| 1999-10-27 | October 03, 99 | 1999-10-01 | $0.38 |
| 1999-04-19 | March 21, 99 | 1999-03-26 | $0.23 |
| 1998-10-29 | September 28, 98 | 1998-10-02 | $0.39 |
| 1998-04-20 | March 22, 98 | 1998-03-27 | $0.21 |
| 1997-10-30 | September 29, 97 | 1997-10-03 | $0.34 |
| 1997-04-21 | March 20, 97 | 1997-03-27 | $0.18 |
| 1996-10-31 | September 30, 96 | 1996-10-04 | $0.18 |
| 1996-04-22 | March 24, 96 | 1996-03-29 | $0.15 |
| 1995-11-01 | September 29, 95 | 1995-10-06 | $0.25 |
| 1995-04-24 | March 27, 95 | 1995-03-31 | $0.18 |
| 1994-11-01 | October 10, 94 | 1994-10-14 | $0.25 |
| 1994-04-26 | March 21, 94 | 1994-03-25 | $0.12 |
| 1993-10-29 | September 13, 93 | 1993-09-17 | $0.17 |
| 1993-04-27 | March 22, 93 | 1993-03-26 | $0.09 |
| 1992-11-04 | September 07, 92 | 1992-09-11 | $0.16 |
| 1992-04-28 | March 23, 92 | 1992-03-27 | $0.07 |
| 1991-11-01 | September 09, 91 | 1991-09-13 | $0.07 |
| 1991-04-29 | March 22, 91 | 1991-03-28 | $0.06 |
| 1990-11-02 | September 10, 90 | 1990-09-14 | $0.15 |
| 1990-04-30 | March 26, 90 | 1990-03-30 | $0.10 |
| N/A | September 11, 89 | N/A | $0.18 |
| N/A | March 22, 89 | N/A | $0.09 |
| N/A | August 30, 88 | N/A | $0.34 |
| N/A | March 22, 88 | N/A | $0.09 |
The dividend yield shows how much Wesfarmers Limited returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.
By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Wesfarmers Limited, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.
Comparing Wesfarmers Limited's dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.
Analyzing Wesfarmers Limited's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.
Investors often include Wesfarmers Limited dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.
