Woodward Inc. | Large-cap | Industrials
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TL;DR: Woodward Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics

Woodward has paid $1.34 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 0.51%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 0.16%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $3.10 per share in dividends.

Last Ex-Dividend Date Aug 21, 2025
12-Month Dividend $1.34
12-Month Div. Yield 0.51%
3-Year Total Dividend $3.10
3-Year Avg Dividend $1.03
3-Year Avg Yield 0.16%
Last 5Y Dividend $4.28
All Time Dividend $8.73
Date Range Jan 1997 - Aug 2025

Woodward Yearly Dividend History Chart

Woodward Dividend History From 1997 - 2025

📊 Yearly Dividend Summary
YearPaymentsTotal AmountAvg AmountAvg Yield
2025 3 $0.84 $0.28 0.38%
2024 4 $1.00 $0.25 0.60%
2023 4 $0.88 $0.22 0.76%
2022 4 $0.76 $0.19 0.73%
2021 4 $0.64 $0.16 0.55%
2020 4 $0.52 $0.13 0.56%
2019 4 $0.64 $0.16 0.61%
2018 4 $0.56 $0.14 0.73%
2017 4 $0.48 $0.12 0.68%
2016 4 $0.44 $0.11 0.78%
2015 4 $0.40 $0.10 0.83%
2014 4 $0.32 $0.08 0.67%
2013 3 $0.24 $0.08 0.60%
2003 2 $0.08 $0.04 1.31%
2002 4 $0.16 $0.04 1.82%
2001 4 $0.16 $0.04 1.51%
2000 4 $0.16 $0.04 3.17%
1999 4 $0.16 $0.04 3.91%
1998 4 $0.16 $0.04 3.48%
1997 4 $0.13 $0.03 2.37%
📋 Detailed Dividend History
Ex-DateAmountYieldStock Price
Aug 21, 2025$0.280.11%$262.11
May 22, 2025$0.280.13%$210.61
Feb 20, 2025$0.280.15%$184.74
Nov 21, 2024$0.250.14%$176.05
Aug 22, 2024$0.250.15%$162.52
May 21, 2024$0.250.14%$184.56
Feb 16, 2024$0.250.18%$139.26
Nov 17, 2023$0.220.17%$132.99
Aug 11, 2023$0.220.17%$125.86
May 19, 2023$0.220.20%$107.86
Feb 17, 2023$0.220.22%$97.92
Nov 10, 2022$0.190.19%$100.02
Aug 12, 2022$0.190.19%$101.21
May 16, 2022$0.190.20%$95.40
Feb 17, 2022$0.190.16%$120.34
Nov 12, 2021$0.160.14%$114.17
Aug 13, 2021$0.160.14%$118.73
May 17, 2021$0.160.13%$121.53
Feb 19, 2021$0.160.14%$114.22
Nov 13, 2020$0.080.07%$108.64
Aug 14, 2020$0.080.10%$81.39
May 15, 2020$0.080.13%$61.84
Feb 14, 2020$0.280.23%$120.16
Nov 15, 2019$0.160.15%$112.00
Aug 19, 2019$0.160.16%$103.13
May 17, 2019$0.160.15%$110.60
Feb 15, 2019$0.160.17%$96.56
Nov 9, 2018$0.140.17%$81.86
Aug 20, 2018$0.140.18%$79.24
May 18, 2018$0.140.19%$74.72
Feb 16, 2018$0.140.20%$72.90
Nov 10, 2017$0.120.16%$76.71
Aug 18, 2017$0.120.19%$67.45
May 18, 2017$0.120.19%$66.84
Feb 15, 2017$0.120.18%$70.38
Nov 9, 2016$0.110.17%$63.51
Aug 11, 2016$0.110.19%$59.35
May 19, 2016$0.110.20%$55.23
Feb 18, 2016$0.110.24%$46.66
Nov 12, 2015$0.100.22%$46.06
Aug 13, 2015$0.100.21%$48.26
May 14, 2015$0.100.20%$50.65
Feb 11, 2015$0.100.21%$48.59
Nov 13, 2014$0.080.16%$51.03
Aug 15, 2014$0.080.15%$51.67
May 15, 2014$0.080.17%$45.86
Feb 12, 2014$0.080.19%$43.10
Nov 14, 2013$0.080.20%$39.95
Aug 16, 2013$0.080.20%$40.60
Feb 13, 2013$0.080.20%$39.18
May 15, 2003$0.040.63%$6.35
Feb 12, 2003$0.040.68%$5.84
Nov 14, 2002$0.040.57%$6.80
Aug 16, 2002$0.040.48%$8.03
May 16, 2002$0.040.35%$11.14
Feb 13, 2002$0.040.42%$9.23
Nov 15, 2001$0.040.48%$8.11
Aug 17, 2001$0.040.31%$12.33
May 16, 2001$0.040.31%$12.43
Feb 13, 2001$0.040.41%$9.54
Nov 15, 2000$0.040.54%$7.17
Aug 16, 2000$0.040.75%$5.20
May 11, 2000$0.040.98%$3.95
Feb 10, 2000$0.041.01%$3.85
Nov 10, 1999$0.040.93%$4.17
Aug 12, 1999$0.040.93%$4.15
May 13, 1999$0.040.92%$4.21
Feb 3, 1999$0.041.01%$3.85
Nov 10, 1998$0.041.09%$3.56
Aug 12, 1998$0.040.84%$4.64
May 6, 1998$0.040.79%$4.90
Jan 29, 1998$0.040.73%$5.29
Nov 12, 1997$0.040.69%$5.58
Aug 13, 1997$0.040.67%$5.75
May 7, 1997$0.040.83%$4.67
Jan 30, 1997$0.010.16%$5.96

Woodward Dividend Comparison With Its Peer Companies

CompanyAnnual AmountCurrent Yield3Y Avg Yield3Y Avg AmountEX DIV. DATE
$1.20 0.51% 0.14% $0.63 Mar 10, 2025
$9.75 2.08% 0.66% $10.33 Mar 3, 2025
$1.89 1.30% 0.58% $1.98 Feb 21, 2025
$75.00 5.30% 3.93% $42.83 Oct 4, 2024
$1.34 0.51% 0.16% $1.03 Aug 21, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Woodward has been paying dividends for 28 years, from 1997 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $8.73 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
Woodward's most recent dividend payment was $0.28 per share, with an ex-dividend date of August 21, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
Woodward's highest annual dividend was paid in 2024, when the company distributed $1.00 per share across 4 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
Comparing Woodward's dividend payments, the company paid $0.88 per share in 2023 versus $1.00 per share in 2024, representing an increase of $0.12. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
Over the past 10 years, Woodward has paid a total of $6.96 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $280.23 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.

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