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West Fraser Timber (WFG) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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C$125.67 +0.35 (+0.28%)
(As of 12/17/2024 ET)

West Fraser Timber Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
1.38%
Annual Dividend
C$1.73
Recent
Dividend Payment
Oct. 11
Dividend Payout Ratio
75.88%

West Fraser Timber (WFG) pays an annual dividend of C$1.73 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.38%. The next payment of C$0.32 per share was paid on Friday, October 11, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Thursday, September 26. The company currently pays out 75.88% of its earnings and 9.08% of its cash flow as dividends.

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WFG Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of West Fraser Timber's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

WFG Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks West Fraser Timber's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

West Fraser Timber vs. The Competition

Compare West Fraser Timber's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Materials and TSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeWest Fraser TimberMaterials CompaniesTSE Companies
Annual DividendC$1.73C$0.17C$1.05
Dividend Yield1.38%5.25%5.74%

West Fraser Timber Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings75.88%
Based on This Year's Estimate21.31%
Based on Cashflow9.08%

West Fraser Timber Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
9/10/2024Quarterly$0.32-$0.1210
27.44%
1.09%9/26/20249/26/202410/11/2024
6/12/2024Quarterly$0.4410+$0.0380
9.43%
1.61%6/26/20246/26/20247/12/2024
2/14/2024Quarterly$0.4030-$0.0040
0.98%
1.49%3/14/20243/15/20244/4/2024
12/28/2023Quarterly$0.4070+$0.0020
0.49%
1.55%12/28/20231/15/20241/15/2024
9/12/2023Quarterly$0.4050-$0.0020
0.49%
1.68%9/26/20239/27/202310/13/2023
6/7/2023Quarterly$0.4070+$0.0080
2.01%
1.61%6/20/20236/21/20237/7/2023
2/14/2023Quarterly$0.3990-$0.0030
0.75%
1.45%3/16/20233/17/20234/4/2023

This table shows West Fraser Timber's dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

West Fraser Timber Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for West Fraser Timber is 1.38%. Learn more on WFG's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for WFG shares is C$1.73. Learn more on WFG's annual dividend history.

West Fraser Timber pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

West Fraser Timber's most recent quarterly dividend payment of C$0.32 per share was made to shareholders on Friday, October 11, 2024.

West Fraser Timber's most recent ex-dividend date was Thursday, September 26, 2024.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was a decrease of C$0.12 on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

The dividend payout ratio for WFG is:
  • 75.88% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 21.31% based on this year's estimates
  • 9.08% based on cash flow

West Fraser Timber's dividend yield of 1.31% is lower than the average Basic Materials company that issues a dividend. West Fraser Timber's dividend payout ratio of 75.88% may not be sustainable.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate West Fraser Timber stock as a Buy, with forecasts suggesting positive growth potential despite some reservations.


This page (TSE:WFG) was last updated on 12/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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