Weatherford International plc (WFRD) dividend history and payment record
Weatherford International plc pays dividends quarterly. We hold 9 payments for it, going back to August 2024 — the full record is below, with what it has paid and when, and how far ahead of each ex-date it declares. We don't publish a predicted next ex-dividend date for WFRD. As soon as the company declares one it will appear at the top of this page; until then the record below is what we hold.
WFRD dividend at a glance
| Most recent payment | $0.275 per share, August 6, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Indicated annual dividend | $1.10 per share, at the current rate and cadence |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Change over the past year | Raised 10.0%, from $0.25 to $0.275 |
| Typical announcement lead | Declared about 20 days before the ex-date, across 9 announcements |
| Typical time to payment | Paid about 29 days after the ex-date |
| History on file | 9 payments since August 2024 |
Weatherford International plc's dividend schedule
Weatherford International plc has paid quarterly with the most recent ex-date on August 6, 2026. Its ex-dates usually land in the first third of the month.
Across the 9 announcements we have on file, WFRD declares a dividend a median of 20 days before the shares go ex. That is roughly how much notice WFRD gives you before each ex-date, once its board declares. The cash then arrives about 29 days after the ex-date.
The most recent increase was 10.0%, from $0.25 to $0.275, effective with the February 2026 ex-date.
WFRD dividend history
The last 9 payments on record.
| Ex-date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | $0.275 |
| May 6, 2026 | $0.275 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | $0.275 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | $0.25 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | $0.25 |
| May 6, 2025 | $0.25 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.25 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | $0.25 |
| Aug 13, 2024 | $0.25 |
Amounts are per share as reported on each ex-date, and are not restated for later share splits — a split shows up here as a step down in the per-share amount. Shown for schedule context, not as a yield.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need to own WFRD before the ex-dividend date?
- Yes. You must already hold the shares when trading opens on the ex-dividend date to receive the payment. Buying on the ex-date itself is too late — the seller keeps that dividend. See ex-date vs record date vs payment date for how the dates fit together.
- How often does WFRD pay a dividend?
- Weatherford International plc has historically paid quarterly.
- How much does WFRD pay per share?
- The most recent payment was $0.275 per share, with an ex-date of August 6, 2026. At that rate and frequency the indicated annual dividend is $1.10 a share. This is the cash amount, not a yield — a yield depends on the share price you pay.
- How far in advance does WFRD announce its dividend?
- A median of 20 days before the ex-date, across the 9 declarations we hold.