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Dividend history and payout analysis for West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFG). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.
| Metric (FY) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividends per share (FY) | $0.96 | $1.26 | $1.20 | $1.15 | $0.73 | $0.46 | $0.60 | $0.53 | $0.28 | $0.21 | $0.22 | $0.25 | $0.27 |
| Dividend yield (FY) % | N/A | 1.37% | 1.43% | 1.42% | 0.71% | 0.77% | 1.05% | 0.54% | 0.35% | 0.42% | 0.38% | 0.39% | 0.54% |
| Payout ratio (FY) % | N/A | -1924.84% | -61.00% | 4.82% | 2.52% | 7.35% | -36.67% | 4.24% | 4.70% | 6.75% | 22.12% | 9.27% | 6.88% |
| Pay Date | Ex-Date | Record Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-14 | September 25, 25 | 2025-09-25 | $0.32 |
| 2025-07-14 | June 26, 25 | 2025-06-26 | $0.32 |
| 2025-04-03 | March 14, 25 | 2025-03-14 | $0.32 |
| 2025-01-14 | December 27, 24 | 2024-12-27 | $0.32 |
| 2024-10-11 | September 26, 24 | 2024-09-26 | $0.32 |
| 2024-07-12 | June 26, 24 | 2024-06-26 | $0.32 |
| 2024-04-04 | March 14, 24 | 2024-03-15 | $0.30 |
| 2024-01-15 | December 28, 23 | 2023-12-29 | $0.30 |
| 2023-10-13 | September 26, 23 | 2023-09-27 | $0.30 |
| 2023-07-07 | June 20, 23 | 2023-06-21 | $0.30 |
| 2023-04-04 | March 16, 23 | 2023-03-17 | $0.30 |
| 2023-01-13 | December 29, 22 | 2022-12-30 | $0.30 |
| 2022-10-07 | September 21, 22 | 2022-09-22 | $0.30 |
| 2022-07-08 | June 21, 22 | 2022-06-22 | $0.30 |
| 2022-04-05 | March 17, 22 | 2022-03-18 | $0.25 |
| 2022-01-11 | December 23, 21 | 2021-12-28 | $0.16 |
| 2021-10-05 | September 22, 21 | 2021-09-23 | $0.20 |
| 2021-07-06 | June 18, 21 | 2021-06-21 | $0.21 |
| 2021-04-01 | March 17, 21 | 2021-03-18 | $0.16 |
| 2021-01-12 | December 24, 20 | 2020-12-29 | $0.16 |
| 2020-10-14 | September 29, 20 | 2020-09-30 | $0.15 |
| 2020-07-15 | July 06, 20 | 2020-07-07 | $0.15 |
| 2020-01-10 | December 24, 19 | 2019-12-27 | $0.15 |
| 2019-10-10 | September 27, 19 | 2019-09-30 | $0.15 |
| 2019-07-17 | June 25, 19 | 2019-06-26 | $0.15 |
| 2019-04-01 | March 15, 19 | 2019-03-18 | $0.15 |
| 2019-01-10 | December 24, 18 | 2018-12-27 | $0.15 |
| 2018-10-09 | September 24, 18 | 2018-09-25 | $0.15 |
| 2018-07-18 | June 26, 18 | 2018-06-27 | $0.11 |
| 2018-04-03 | March 16, 18 | 2018-03-19 | $0.12 |
| 2018-01-10 | December 22, 17 | 2017-12-27 | $0.09 |
| 2017-10-10 | September 25, 17 | 2017-09-26 | $0.09 |
| 2017-07-18 | June 23, 17 | 2017-06-27 | $0.05 |
| 2017-04-03 | March 16, 17 | 2017-03-20 | $0.05 |
| N/A | December 16, 16 | N/A | $0.05 |
| N/A | September 27, 16 | N/A | $0.05 |
| N/A | June 24, 16 | N/A | $0.06 |
| N/A | March 17, 16 | N/A | $0.05 |
| N/A | December 17, 15 | N/A | $0.05 |
| N/A | September 24, 15 | N/A | $0.05 |
| N/A | June 25, 15 | N/A | $0.06 |
| N/A | March 18, 15 | N/A | $0.06 |
| N/A | December 18, 14 | N/A | $0.06 |
| N/A | September 25, 14 | N/A | $0.06 |
| N/A | June 26, 14 | N/A | $0.07 |
| N/A | March 19, 14 | N/A | $0.06 |
| N/A | December 19, 13 | N/A | $0.13 |
| N/A | June 20, 13 | N/A | $0.14 |
The dividend yield shows how much West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. 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 West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., 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.
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Investors often include West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. 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.
