Waters Corporation (WAT) Dividend History & Yield
Waters Corporation (WAT) has increased its dividend for multiple years and currently yields 0.01%. The most recent dividend was $0.0400/share on Nov 26, 1996, paid Special.
Current Yield
0.01%
TTM Dividend/Share
$0.04
Payment Frequency
Special
Payout Ratio
0.0%
Consecutive Growth Years
0
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
N/A
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
N/A
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
N/A
Dividend health
Chowder score
N/A
FCF payout ratio
20.9%
Net debt / EBITDA
5.5x
Interest coverage
7.03x
ROIC (TTM)
6.5%
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Nov 26, 1996
- Payment date
- —
- Dividend
- $0.1600
- Adj. dividend
- $0.0400
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 1996 | — | $0.1600 | $0.0400 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Insufficient data to display increase history.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Waters Corporation (WAT) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$0
YoY change
N/A
5Y CAGR
N/A
Peak year (1995)
$16.20M
Latest annual
$0
Cash dividends paid over time for Waters Corporation (WAT)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Waters Corporation (WAT)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2024 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2023 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2022 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2021 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2020 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2019 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2018 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2017 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2016 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2015 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2014 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2013 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2012 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2011 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2010 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2009 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2008 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1996 | $0 | -100.0% | -$16.20M | ||
| 1995 | $16.20M | — | — |
2025's annual dividends paid for Waters Corporation (WAT) came in at $0.
Between 1995 and 2025, Waters Corporation dividends paid plunged 100.0%, falling from $16.20M to $0.
$16.20M stands as the all-time-high annual dividends paid, posted in 1995, against a low of $0 during 1996.
Waters Corporation (WAT) sits 9th of 8 Healthcare peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $8.05B.
Waters Corporation Dividends Paid 2025: $0
Waters Corporation dividends paid in 2025 was $0.
Waters Corporation Dividends Paid 2024: $0
Waters Corporation dividends paid in 2024 was $0.
Waters Corporation Dividends Paid 2023: $0
Waters Corporation dividends paid in 2023 was $0.
Waters Corporation Dividends Paid 2022: $0
Waters Corporation dividends paid in 2022 was $0.
Waters Corporation Dividends Paid 2021: $0
Waters Corporation dividends paid in 2021 was $0.
See more financial history for Waters Corporation (WAT).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Waters Corporation, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk (NVO) | $51.76B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $12.38B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie (ABBV) | $11.66B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co. (MRK) | $8.18B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group (UNH) | $7.92B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly (LLY) | $5.38B | Healthcare |
| Amgen (AMGN) | $5.12B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca (AZN) | $5.08B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
Does Waters Corporation pay dividends?
Yes, Waters Corporation (WAT) pays special dividends of approximately $0.04 per share annually, yielding 0.01%.
What is Waters Corporation's dividend yield?
Waters Corporation (WAT) has a current dividend yield of 0.01%.
How many consecutive years has Waters Corporation increased its dividend?
Waters Corporation (WAT) has 0 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Waters Corporation's dividend payout ratio?
Waters Corporation (WAT) has a dividend payout ratio of 0.0%. Sourced from vendor ratio data (fiscal year or latest period).
What is Waters Corporation's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Waters Corporation (WAT) is $0 (period ending April 4, 2026).
When did Waters Corporation dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Waters Corporation dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $16.20M in 1995.
What was Waters Corporation dividends paid in 2024?
Waters Corporation (WAT) dividends paid in 2024 was $0.
What was Waters Corporation dividends paid in 2025?
Waters Corporation (WAT) dividends paid in 2025 was $0.
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