West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFG) Dividend Analysis
Does West Fraser Timber Co. (WFG) pay a dividend?
Yes. West Fraser Timber Co. (WFG) pays a dividend: $0.64 per share over the last twelve months, a dividend yield of 0.95% at the latest close.
Its dividend per share has shrunk at 0.9% a year over the last 5 years.
Computed from company filings. Ex-dividend and payment dates are not part of those filings, so they are not shown here. This is analysis, not investment advice.
| Fiscal year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.64 | -50.0% |
| 2024 | $1.28 | +4.9% |
| 2023 | $1.22 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $1.20 | +27.0% |
| 2021 | $0.95 | +41.3% |
| 2020 | $0.67 | +120.8% |
| 2019 | $0.30 | -49.8% |
| 2018 | $0.60 | +49.9% |
| 2017 | $0.40 | +91.0% |
| 2016 | $0.21 | -0.5% |
Newest 10 of 12 fiscal years; the chart below has the full series. Each payment counts toward the fiscal year it is paid for, so a final dividend paid in spring belongs to the year before. Figures are adjusted for stock splits, so a fall is a cut.
FCF does not fully cover the dividend, sustainability is a concern, no sustained growth pattern yet.
Based on TTM and annual data · Not a buy/sell signal
Score Breakdown
Safety
40% of composite
Growth
35% of composite
Income
25% of composite
Composite = Safety (0) × 0.40 + Growth (0) × 0.35 + Income (25) × 0.25 = 6
Dividend Yield
0.95%
Per Share (TTM)
$0.64
Payout Ratio
—
5Y CAGR
-0.9%
Dividend Safety
Earnings Payout
Not reported
FCF Payout
—
FCF Coverage
-9.6x
Dividend Growth
Per Share (TTM)
$0.64
Growth Streak
—
5Y CAGR
-0.9%
Dividend Income
Annual DPS (TTM)
$0.64
Annual Income / $10K
$95
Payment frequency, ex-dividend and payment dates are not available from company filings. Check your broker or the company's investor relations page for the schedule.
Yield History
West Fraser Timber Co. (WFG) dividend: yield, safety and growth
Frequently asked
Does West Fraser Timber Co. (WFG) pay a dividend, and how much?+
Yes, West Fraser Timber Co. pays a regular dividend of about $0.64 per share per year (a yield of roughly 1.0%). A low headline yield is not the same as a weak dividend: what matters is how well earnings and cash flow cover the payout, not the percentage alone. The full payout history and per-share figures are on this dividends tab.
Is West Fraser Timber Co.'s dividend safe?+
West Fraser Timber Co.'s dividend looks not currently covered by free cash flow, with free cash flow covering the payout about -9.6 times over. Intrinsiqq scores its dividend safety at 0 out of 100, weighing the payout ratio, free-cash-flow coverage and balance-sheet strength. Safety matters more than yield: a payout you can rely on beats a high one you cannot.
Has West Fraser Timber Co. grown its dividend?+
West Fraser Timber Co.'s dividend history is mixed. Recent dividend growth has been roughly flat. Consistent growth is one of the strongest signals of a durable, shareholder-friendly business, so read the streak alongside coverage on this tab.
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