Wolters Kluwer N.V.
EURO STOXX 600Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
WKL.AS's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 43.1% earnings payout ratio & 41.3% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 0.6x current ratio & 623.1 debt-to-equity. The dividend has been growing at a 14.04% 5-year CAGR.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 43.1%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- Interest Coverage: 15.1xEarnings cover interest payments many times over.
- Return on Equity: 111.7%Strong return on equity reflects efficient profit generation.
Risks
- Current Ratio: 0.6xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
- Debt-to-Equity: 623.1Debt-to-equity is elevated for the sector.
Payout & Coverage
Very SafeBalance Sheet
WarningProfitability
Very SafeDividend Track Record
Very SafeAbout Wolters Kluwer N.V.
Wolters Kluwer N.V. is a Dutch multinational company specializing in professional information, software, AI solutions, and services for accountants, doctors, lawyers, and other experts. It primarily supports sectors including legal, business, tax, accounting, finance, audit, risk, compliance, healthcare, and environmental, health, safety, sustainability (ESG). Notable products encompass UpToDate for clinical decision support, CCH for tax and accounting, Enablon for risk management, CT Corporation for compliance, Lippincott and Ovid for medical publishing, CCH Tagetik for corporate performance, and TeamMate+ for internal controls. Headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands, the company operates through five divisions: Legal & Regulatory, Tax & Accounting, Health, Financial & Corporate Compliance, and Corporate Performance & ESG, serving over 180 countries. Founded from mergers tracing back to 1836, Wolters Kluwer has expanded globally via strategic acquisitions, emphasizing innovation in AI-powered tools like Libra Legal AI Workspace. Recognized on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, it plays a pivotal role in empowering professionals with authoritative insights and technology for informed decision-making across industries.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
3.93%
Annual Dividend
€2.43
Frequency
Semi-Annual
Payout Ratio
43.09%
FCF Payout Ratio
41.31%
Stock Price
€61.90
52-Week Range
€59.00 – €163.65
Dividend History (2016–2025)
WKL.AS annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
WKL.AS earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
May 25, 2026
Next Payment Date
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Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
13.54%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
14.04%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
13.09%
3-Year Total Growth
46.39%
5-Year Total Growth
92.86%
10-Year Total Growth
242.25%
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