George Weston (WN.TO) Dividends
Price: $245.33
Market Cap: $31.84B
Avg Volume: 136.90K
Market Cap: $31.84B
Avg Volume: 136.90K
Country: CA
Industry: Grocery Stores
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Grocery Stores
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Dividend Overview
George Weston (WN.TO) pays a dividend to its shareholders. Here are the key details:
Dividend Basics
- Annual Dividend per Share: $3.28
- Ex-Dividend Date: March 14, 2025
- Total Dividends Paid (Last Year): $443.00M
Dividend Metrics
- Dividend Yield: 1.50%
- Payout Ratio: 32.60%
- Dividend Growth (YoY): -4.24%
Dividend Yield
1.50%
Dividend Payout Ratio
32.60%
Dividend Paid & Capex Coverage Ratio
2.14x
George Weston pays an annual dividend of $3.28 per share. This means that for each share you own, you'll receive $3.28 in dividends over the course of a year, typically paid in quarterly installments.
The most recent ex-dividend date was March 14, 2025. Ex-dividend dates are typically announced in advance of each dividend payment. If you purchase the stock before the ex-dividend date, you'll be eligible for the upcoming dividend payment.
In the last fiscal year, George Weston paid a total of $443.00M in dividends to its shareholders. This substantial amount underscores the company's commitment to returning value to its investors.
Currently, George Weston's dividend yield stands at 1.50%. To put this in perspective, if you invest $100 in George Weston's stock at the current price, you can expect to receive approximately $1.50 in annual dividend income.
The company's dividend payout ratio is 32.60%. This means that George Weston is distributing 32.60% of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, while retaining the rest for reinvestment, debt reduction, or other corporate purposes.
Compared to the previous year, George Weston's dividend has decreased by -4.24%. This decrease may differ from the growth in dividends per share if the number of outstanding shares has changed.
Dividend History and Growth
George Weston (WN.TO) dividend payments have grown -4.24% over the past year
Note: This growth rate represents the year-over-year growth in total dividends paid by the company, which may differ from the growth in dividends per share if the number of outstanding shares has changed.
George Weston Dividend History
| Dividend | Adjusted Dividend | Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Declaration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.82 | $0.82 | March 14, 2025 | March 15, 2025 | April 01, 2025 | |
| $0.82 | $0.82 | December 13, 2024 | December 15, 2024 | January 01, 2025 | |
| $0.82 | $0.82 | September 13, 2024 | September 15, 2024 | October 01, 2024 | |
| $0.82 | $0.82 | June 14, 2024 | June 15, 2024 | July 01, 2024 | |
| $0.713 | $0.713 | March 14, 2024 | March 15, 2024 | April 01, 2024 | February 28, 2024 |
| $0.713 | $0.713 | December 14, 2023 | December 15, 2023 | January 01, 2024 | November 21, 2023 |
| $0.713 | $0.713 | September 14, 2023 | September 15, 2023 | October 01, 2023 | August 01, 2023 |
| $0.713 | $0.713 | June 14, 2023 | June 15, 2023 | July 01, 2023 | May 09, 2023 |
| $0.66 | $0.66 | March 14, 2023 | March 15, 2023 | April 01, 2023 | March 01, 2023 |
| $0.66 | $0.66 | December 14, 2022 | December 15, 2022 | January 01, 2023 | November 22, 2022 |
| $0.66 | $0.66 | September 14, 2022 | September 15, 2022 | October 01, 2022 | |
| $0.66 | $0.66 | June 14, 2022 | June 15, 2022 | July 01, 2022 | May 10, 2022 |
| $0.6 | $0.6 | March 14, 2022 | March 15, 2022 | April 01, 2022 | March 02, 2022 |
| $0.6 | $0.6 | December 14, 2021 | December 15, 2021 | January 01, 2022 | November 23, 2021 |
| $0.6 | $0.6 | September 14, 2021 | September 15, 2021 | October 01, 2021 | July 30, 2021 |
| $0.55 | $0.55 | June 14, 2021 | June 15, 2021 | July 01, 2021 | May 11, 2021 |
| $0.55 | $0.55 | March 12, 2021 | March 15, 2021 | April 01, 2021 | March 02, 2021 |
| $0.55 | $0.55 | December 14, 2020 | December 15, 2020 | January 01, 2021 | November 17, 2020 |
| $0.525 | $0.525 | September 14, 2020 | September 15, 2020 | October 01, 2020 | July 28, 2020 |
| $0.525 | $0.525 | June 12, 2020 | June 15, 2020 | July 01, 2020 | May 05, 2020 |
| $0.525 | $0.525 | March 12, 2020 | March 15, 2020 | April 01, 2020 | February 25, 2020 |
| $0.525 | $0.525 | December 12, 2019 | December 15, 2019 | January 01, 2020 | November 19, 2019 |
| $0.525 | $0.525 | September 12, 2019 | September 15, 2019 | October 01, 2019 | July 26, 2019 |
| $0.525 | $0.525 | June 13, 2019 | June 15, 2019 | July 01, 2019 | |
| $0.515 | $0.515 | March 14, 2019 | March 15, 2019 | April 01, 2019 | February 26, 2019 |
| $0.515 | $0.515 | December 13, 2018 | December 15, 2018 | January 01, 2019 | November 20, 2018 |
| $0.49 | $0.49 | September 13, 2018 | September 15, 2018 | October 01, 2018 | July 31, 2018 |
| $0.49 | $0.49 | June 14, 2018 | June 15, 2018 | July 01, 2018 | May 08, 2018 |
| $0.455 | $0.455 | March 14, 2018 | March 15, 2018 | April 01, 2018 | March 02, 2018 |
| $0.455 | $0.455 | December 14, 2017 | December 15, 2017 | January 01, 2018 | November 21, 2017 |
| $0.455 | $0.455 | September 14, 2017 | September 15, 2017 | October 01, 2017 | August 01, 2017 |
| $0.455 | $0.455 | June 13, 2017 | June 15, 2017 | July 01, 2017 | May 09, 2017 |
| $0.44 | $0.44 | March 13, 2017 | March 15, 2017 | April 01, 2017 | March 02, 2017 |
| $0.44 | $0.44 | December 13, 2016 | December 15, 2016 | January 01, 2017 | November 21, 2016 |
| $0.44 | $0.44 | September 13, 2016 | September 15, 2016 | October 01, 2016 | July 29, 2016 |
| $0.44 | $0.44 | June 13, 2016 | June 15, 2016 | July 01, 2016 | May 10, 2016 |
| $0.425 | $0.425 | March 11, 2016 | March 15, 2016 | April 01, 2016 | March 03, 2016 |
| $0.425 | $0.425 | December 11, 2015 | December 15, 2015 | January 01, 2016 | November 24, 2015 |
| $0.425 | $0.425 | September 11, 2015 | September 15, 2015 | October 01, 2015 | July 31, 2015 |
| $0.425 | $0.425 | June 11, 2015 | July 01, 2015 | July 01, 2015 | June 11, 2015 |
| $0.42 | $0.42 | March 11, 2015 | March 15, 2015 | April 01, 2015 | March 05, 2015 |
| $0.42 | $0.42 | December 11, 2014 | January 01, 2015 | January 01, 2015 | December 11, 2014 |
| $0.42 | $0.42 | September 11, 2014 | September 15, 2014 | October 01, 2014 | July 29, 2014 |
| $0.42 | $0.42 | June 11, 2014 | June 15, 2014 | July 01, 2014 | May 06, 2014 |
| $0.415 | $0.415 | March 12, 2014 | April 01, 2014 | April 01, 2014 | March 12, 2014 |
| $0.415 | $0.415 | December 11, 2013 | December 15, 2013 | January 01, 2014 | November 19, 2013 |
| $0.415 | $0.415 | September 11, 2013 | September 15, 2013 | October 01, 2013 | July 30, 2013 |
| $0.415 | $0.415 | June 12, 2013 | June 15, 2013 | July 01, 2013 | May 07, 2013 |
| $0.38 | $0.38 | March 13, 2013 | March 15, 2013 | April 01, 2013 | February 28, 2013 |
| $0.363 | $0.363 | February 26, 2013 | |||
| $0.38 | $0.38 | December 12, 2012 | December 15, 2012 | January 01, 2013 | November 20, 2012 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | September 12, 2012 | September 15, 2012 | October 01, 2012 | July 31, 2012 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | June 13, 2012 | June 15, 2012 | July 01, 2012 | May 08, 2012 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | March 13, 2012 | March 15, 2012 | April 01, 2012 | March 01, 2012 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | December 13, 2011 | December 15, 2011 | January 01, 2012 | November 21, 2011 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | September 13, 2011 | September 15, 2011 | October 01, 2011 | July 29, 2011 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | June 13, 2011 | June 15, 2011 | July 01, 2011 | May 09, 2011 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | March 11, 2011 | March 15, 2011 | April 01, 2011 | February 15, 2011 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | December 13, 2010 | December 15, 2010 | January 01, 2011 | November 23, 2010 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | September 13, 2010 | September 15, 2010 | October 01, 2010 | July 30, 2010 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | June 11, 2010 | June 15, 2010 | July 01, 2010 | May 10, 2010 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | March 11, 2010 | March 15, 2010 | April 01, 2010 | February 23, 2010 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | December 11, 2009 | December 15, 2009 | January 01, 2010 | November 23, 2009 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | September 11, 2009 | September 15, 2009 | October 01, 2009 | July 31, 2009 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | June 11, 2009 | June 15, 2009 | July 01, 2009 | May 12, 2009 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | March 11, 2009 | March 15, 2009 | April 01, 2009 | February 23, 2009 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | December 11, 2008 | December 15, 2008 | January 01, 2009 | November 17, 2008 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | September 11, 2008 | September 15, 2008 | October 01, 2008 | August 26, 2008 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | June 11, 2008 | June 15, 2008 | July 01, 2008 | May 14, 2008 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | March 12, 2008 | March 15, 2008 | April 01, 2008 | February 12, 2008 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | December 12, 2007 | December 15, 2007 | January 01, 2008 | November 20, 2007 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | September 12, 2007 | September 15, 2007 | October 01, 2007 | July 30, 2007 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | June 13, 2007 | June 15, 2007 | July 01, 2007 | May 17, 2007 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | March 13, 2007 | March 15, 2007 | April 01, 2007 | February 12, 2007 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | December 13, 2006 | December 15, 2006 | January 01, 2007 | November 20, 2006 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | September 13, 2006 | September 15, 2006 | October 01, 2006 | August 24, 2006 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | June 13, 2006 | June 15, 2006 | July 01, 2006 | May 12, 2006 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | March 13, 2006 | March 15, 2006 | April 01, 2006 | February 20, 2006 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | December 13, 2005 | December 15, 2005 | January 01, 2006 | November 16, 2005 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | September 13, 2005 | September 15, 2005 | October 01, 2005 | August 25, 2005 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | June 13, 2005 | June 15, 2005 | July 01, 2005 | May 11, 2005 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | March 11, 2005 | March 15, 2005 | April 01, 2005 | February 11, 2005 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | December 13, 2004 | December 15, 2004 | January 01, 2005 | November 17, 2004 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | September 13, 2004 | September 15, 2004 | October 01, 2004 | August 26, 2004 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | June 11, 2004 | June 15, 2004 | July 01, 2004 | May 12, 2004 |
| $0.36 | $0.36 | March 11, 2004 | March 15, 2004 | April 01, 2004 | February 13, 2004 |
| $0.3 | $0.3 | December 11, 2003 | December 15, 2003 | January 01, 2004 | November 24, 2003 |
| $0.3 | $0.3 | September 11, 2003 | September 15, 2003 | October 01, 2003 | August 28, 2003 |
| $0.3 | $0.3 | June 11, 2003 | June 15, 2003 | July 01, 2003 | May 08, 2003 |
| $0.3 | $0.3 | March 12, 2003 | March 15, 2003 | April 01, 2003 | February 21, 2003 |
| $0.24 | $0.24 | December 11, 2002 | December 15, 2002 | January 01, 2003 | November 21, 2002 |
| $0.24 | $0.24 | September 11, 2002 | September 15, 2002 | October 01, 2002 | August 30, 2002 |
| $0.24 | $0.24 | June 12, 2002 | June 15, 2002 | July 01, 2002 | May 09, 2002 |
| $0.24 | $0.24 | March 13, 2002 | March 15, 2002 | April 01, 2002 | February 22, 2002 |
| $0.2 | $0.2 | December 12, 2001 | December 15, 2001 | January 01, 2002 | November 26, 2001 |
| $0.2 | $0.2 | September 12, 2001 | September 15, 2001 | October 01, 2001 | September 05, 2001 |
| $0.2 | $0.2 | June 13, 2001 | June 15, 2001 | July 01, 2001 | May 10, 2001 |
| $0.2 | $0.2 | March 13, 2001 | March 15, 2001 | April 01, 2001 | February 22, 2001 |
| $0.2 | $0.2 | December 13, 2000 | December 15, 2000 | January 01, 2001 | November 27, 2000 |
| $0.2 | $0.2 | September 13, 2000 | September 15, 2000 | October 01, 2000 | August 30, 2000 |
| $0.15 | $0.15 | June 13, 2000 | June 15, 2000 | July 01, 2000 | May 10, 2000 |
| $0.15 | $0.15 | March 13, 2000 | March 15, 2000 | April 01, 2000 | February 23, 2000 |
| $0.12 | $0.12 | December 13, 1999 | December 15, 1999 | January 01, 2000 | November 26, 1999 |
| $0.515 | $0.515 | September 18, 1999 | September 15, 1999 | October 01, 1999 | September 01, 1999 |
| $0.12 | $0.12 | September 13, 1999 | |||
| $0.515 | $0.515 | June 17, 1999 | |||
| $0.1 | $0.1 | June 11, 1999 | June 15, 1999 | July 01, 1999 | May 11, 1999 |
| $0.515 | $0.515 | March 25, 1999 | |||
| $0.1 | $0.1 | March 11, 1999 | March 15, 1999 | April 01, 1999 | February 23, 1999 |
| $0.515 | $0.515 | December 17, 1998 | |||
| $0.1 | $0.1 | December 11, 1998 | December 15, 1998 | January 01, 1999 | December 03, 1998 |
| $0.515 | $0.515 | September 17, 1998 | |||
| $0.1 | $0.1 | September 11, 1998 | September 15, 1998 | October 01, 1998 | September 03, 1998 |
| $0.515 | $0.515 | June 18, 1998 | |||
| $0.1 | $0.1 | June 11, 1998 | June 15, 1998 | July 01, 1998 | May 08, 1998 |
| $1.545 | $0.515 | March 18, 1998 | |||
| $0.1 | $0.033333 | March 11, 1998 | March 15, 1998 | April 01, 1998 | March 05, 1998 |
| $1.545 | $0.515 | December 17, 1997 | |||
| $0.083 | $0.027667 | December 11, 1997 | December 15, 1997 | January 01, 1998 | December 04, 1997 |
| $1.545 | $0.515 | September 18, 1997 | |||
| $0.083 | $0.027667 | September 11, 1997 | September 15, 1997 | October 01, 1997 | August 28, 1997 |
| $1.545 | $0.515 | June 18, 1997 | |||
| $0.083 | $0.027667 | June 11, 1997 | June 15, 1997 | July 01, 1997 | May 08, 1997 |
| $1.545 | $0.515 | March 18, 1997 | |||
| $0.073 | $0.024333 | March 12, 1997 | March 15, 1997 | April 01, 1997 | March 06, 1997 |
| $0.22 | $0.073333 | December 11, 1996 | December 15, 1996 | January 01, 1997 | November 27, 1996 |
| $1.545 | $0.515 | September 18, 1996 | |||
| $0.22 | $0.073333 | September 11, 1996 | September 15, 1996 | October 01, 1996 | August 30, 1996 |
| $1.545 | $0.515 | June 18, 1996 | |||
| $0.22 | $0.073333 | June 12, 1996 | June 15, 1996 | July 01, 1996 | May 09, 1996 |
| $1.545 | $0.515 | March 19, 1996 | |||
| $0.22 | $0.073333 | March 13, 1996 | March 15, 1996 | April 01, 1996 | March 04, 1996 |
| $0.2 | $0.066667 | December 13, 1995 | December 15, 1995 | January 01, 1996 | November 28, 1995 |
| $1.545 | $0.515 | September 19, 1995 | |||
| $0.175 | $0.058333 | September 13, 1995 | September 15, 1995 | October 01, 1995 | September 01, 1995 |
| $0.175 | $0.058333 | June 13, 1995 | June 15, 1995 | July 01, 1995 | May 10, 1995 |
| $1.545 | $0.515 | March 16, 1995 | |||
| $0.175 | $0.058333 | March 09, 1995 | March 15, 1995 | April 01, 1995 | March 09, 1995 |
Frequently Asked Questions
George Weston currently pays an annual dividend of $3.28 per share. This means that for each share you own, you'll receive $3.28 in dividends over the course of a year, typically paid in quarterly installments of $ per share.
George Weston's current dividend yield is 1.50%. This means that if you invest $100 in George Weston's stock at the current price, you can expect to receive approximately $1.50 in annual dividend income. The dividend yield is calculated by dividing the annual dividend by the current stock price.
The most recent ex-dividend date for George Weston was March 14, 2025. Ex-dividend dates are typically announced in advance of each dividend payment. If you purchase the stock before the ex-dividend date, you'll be eligible for the upcoming dividend payment. It's advisable to check George Weston's investor relations page or financial news sources for the next ex-dividend date announcement.
George Weston's dividend payout ratio is currently 32.60%. This means that the company is distributing 32.60% of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, while retaining the rest for reinvestment, debt reduction, or other corporate purposes. A lower payout ratio suggests that the company has more room to increase dividends in the future or to withstand temporary declines in earnings without cutting the dividend.
In the last fiscal year, George Weston paid a total of $443.00M in dividends to its shareholders. To put this in perspective, the company's annual revenue was $-, and its net income was $-. This means that George Weston distributed - of its revenue and - of its net income as dividends, demonstrating a balance between returning value to shareholders and reinvesting in the business.
Compared to the previous year, George Weston's dividend has decreased by -4.24%. This decrease rate provides insight into the company's dividend policy and financial health over the past year. A decrease in dividends can occur for various reasons, including changes in the company's financial situation or strategic priorities.