Whitehaven Coal Dividend History ASX WHC Dividends Yield and Payout Ratio



Whitehaven Coal paid dividend of 7c per share on 08 Mar 2024. The ex-dividend date for this dividend was 22 Feb 2024. The dividend amount was paid at franking rate of 100%. Whitehaven Coal is paying dividends since or before Mar 2010.

The dividend yield of WHC is 6.41%. The dividend yield is defined as amount of dividend paid divided by the share price.

The average dividend yield in last 5 years is 1.32%. The WHC dividend payout ratio is 53.24%. The dividend payout ratio is defined as dividend amount divided by earning per share (EPS). If the dividend payout ratio is more than 100% then it means the company is paying more in dividend than what it is currently earning. For a good dividend paying company the ideal payout ratio should be less than 70%.


Key Dividend Metrics

Dividend yield
6.41%
Dividend amount
$0.49
Payout ratio
53.24%
5Y Avg. yield
1.32%

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Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) Latest Dividend

Following is the latest dividend details announced to the eligible shareholders of Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC). The dividend was paid to those shareholders who held the shares until the ex-dividend date.

Ex. Dividend Date Thursday, 22 Feb 2024
Dividend Payment Date Friday, 08 Mar 2024
Dividend Amount 7c
Franking Rate 100%
Dividend Type

Whitehaven Coal Dividend History

Following table shows the history of dividend amount, ex-dividend date, payment date for Whitehaven Coal.

Ex-Date Pay-Date Amount Franking rate Type
22 Feb 2024 08 Mar 2024 7c 100%
01 Sep 2022 16 Sep 2022 40c 100%
24 Feb 2022 11 Mar 2022 8c 0%
27 Feb 2020 06 Mar 2020 1.5c 0%
05 Sep 2019 19 Sep 2019 30c 21.67%
25 Feb 2019 06 Mar 2019 20c 0%
04 Sep 2018 13 Sep 2018 27c 0%
23 Feb 2018 02 Mar 2018 13c 0%
10 Nov 2017 28 Nov 2017 14c 0%
11 Sep 2012 28 Sep 2012 3c 100%
19 Apr 2012 04 May 2012 50c 100%
12 Sep 2011 30 Sep 2011 4.1c 100%
08 Mar 2011 31 Mar 2011 3.3c 100%
13 Sep 2010 30 Sep 2010 2.8c 100%
05 Mar 2010 31 Mar 2010 2.8c 100%

Whitehaven Coal Dividend Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the ex-dividend date of Whitehaven Coal (WHC)?

The ex-dividend date for most recent dividend of Whitehaven Coal was 22 Feb 2024.

2. What is the payment date for most recent dividend of Whitehaven Coal (WHC)?

As per the latest dividend details, the dividend payment date was 08 Mar 2024.

3. What is the dividend yield of Whitehaven Coal (WHC)?

The trailing twelve months dividend yield of Whitehaven Coal is 6.41%.

4. How often does the Whitehaven Coal (WHC) pays Dividends?

In 2023, Whitehaven Coal paid dividends in making its dividend payment frequency 0 times in a year.

5. What is the dividend payout ratio of Whitehaven Coal (WHC)?

The latest dividend payout ratio of Whitehaven Coal (WHC) was 53.24%.

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