Wolters Kluwer N.V.

Dividend Aristocrat

Last update: Mar 23, 2026 at 13:52

About 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

3.71%

Annual Dividend

€2.43

Frequency

Semi-Annual

Payout Ratio

43.09%

FCF Payout Ratio

N/A

Stock Price

€65.44

52-Week Range

€59.00 – €163.65

Dividend Health Score

Safe

Dividend Health Assessment

WKL.AS's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 43.1% earnings payout ratio and 41.3% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 0.6x current ratio and 623.1 debt-to-equity. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 25+ consecutive years of increases, WKL.AS has a proven commitment to shareholders.

Based on 14 of 14 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe

Earnings Payout Ratio

43.1%Very Safe

FCF Payout Ratio

41.3%Safe

CFO Payout Ratio

38.9%Safe

Interest Coverage

15.1xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Warning

Net Debt / Total Assets

41.8%Caution

Current Ratio

0.6xDanger

Debt-to-Equity

623.1Danger

Profitability

Very Safe

Return on Equity

111.7%Very Safe

Operating Margin

24.2%Safe

Gross Margin

73.5%Very Safe

Profit Margin Stability

StableSafe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe

Dividend Streak

11+ yrsVery Safe

5-Year Dividend CAGR

14.0%Very Safe

Earnings Stability

GrowingVery Safe

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%

This company has increased its dividend for 25+ consecutive years.

Income Calculator

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Number of Shares

Total Investment

€6,544.00

Annual Income

€243.00

Quarterly Income

€60.75

Monthly Income

€20.25

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WKL.AS's current dividend yield?

Wolters Kluwer N.V. (WKL.AS) currently has a dividend yield of 3.71%, based on a stock price of €65.44 and an annual dividend of €2.43.

When is WKL.AS's next dividend payment date?

WKL.AS's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-25 and the next payment date is null. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.

How much does WKL.AS pay in dividends per year?

Wolters Kluwer N.V. paid €2.43 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid semi-annual.

Has WKL.AS been increasing its dividend?

Yes, Wolters Kluwer N.V. is a 10. Its dividend has grown at a 5-year CAGR of 14.04%, a 3-year CAGR of 13.54%, and a 10-year CAGR of 13.09%.

Is WKL.AS's dividend safe?

Wolters Kluwer N.V. has a payout ratio of 43.09%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.

How is WKL.AS's Dividend Health Score calculated?

The Dividend Health Score evaluates Wolters Kluwer N.V.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for industrials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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