Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

For Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 0.59% and a payout ratio of 11.05%. 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.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

12 years
Metric (FY)202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014
Dividends per share (FY)$0.70$0.62$0.54$0.47$0.42$0.36$1.35$0.31$0.27$0.23$0.19$0.04
Dividend yield (FY) %0.59%0.33%0.57%0.44%0.42%4.90%1.75%1.28%1.40%1.41%0.31%13.39%
Payout ratio (FY) %11.05%8.63%7.81%13.64%13.68%-47.69%33.62%29.80%51.05%78.73%18.27%1013.55%

Dividend Payout History

45 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-15December 01, 252025-12-01$0.18
2025-09-15August 29, 252025-08-29$0.18
2025-06-16May 30, 252025-05-30$0.18
2025-03-14February 28, 252025-02-28$0.16
2024-12-16December 02, 242024-12-02$0.16
2024-09-13August 30, 242024-08-30$0.16
2024-06-14May 31, 242024-05-31$0.16
2024-03-15February 29, 242024-03-01$0.14
2023-12-15November 30, 232023-12-01$0.14
2023-09-15August 31, 232023-09-01$0.14
2023-06-15May 31, 232023-06-01$0.14
2023-03-15February 28, 232023-03-01$0.12
2022-12-15November 30, 222022-12-01$0.12
2022-09-15August 31, 222022-09-01$0.12
2022-06-15May 31, 222022-06-01$0.12
2022-03-15February 28, 222022-03-01$0.11
2021-12-15November 30, 212021-12-01$0.11
2021-09-15August 31, 212021-09-01$0.11
2021-06-15May 28, 212021-06-01$0.11
2021-03-15February 26, 212021-03-01$0.09
2020-12-15November 30, 202020-12-01$0.09
2020-09-15August 31, 202020-09-01$0.09
2020-06-15May 29, 202020-06-01$0.09
2020-03-16February 28, 202020-03-02$0.09
2019-12-13November 27, 192019-11-29$0.09
2019-09-13August 29, 192019-08-30$0.09
2019-06-14May 31, 192019-06-03$1.09
2019-03-15February 28, 192019-03-01$0.08
2018-12-14November 29, 182018-11-30$0.08
2018-09-14August 30, 182018-08-31$0.08
2018-06-15June 04, 182018-06-05$0.08
2018-03-15February 28, 182018-03-01$0.07
2017-12-15November 30, 172017-12-01$0.07
2017-09-15August 30, 172017-09-01$0.07
2017-06-15June 01, 172017-06-05$0.07
2017-03-15February 27, 172017-03-01$0.06
2016-12-15November 29, 162016-12-01$0.06
2016-09-15August 30, 162016-09-01$0.06
2016-06-30June 14, 162016-06-16$0.06
2016-03-15February 26, 162016-03-01$0.05
2015-12-15November 27, 152015-12-01$0.05
2015-09-15August 28, 152015-09-01$0.05
2015-06-15May 28, 152015-06-01$0.05
2015-03-16February 26, 152015-03-02$0.04
2014-12-10November 26, 142014-12-01$0.04

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. 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.

How has Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., 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.

Is Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

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Can Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.'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.

Should I consider Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

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