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Yes. Wesfarmers pays interim and final dividends. Its declared ordinary dividends for FY2026 total A$2.22 per share; divided by the company’s A$76.22 share-price snapshot on 2 October 2026, that implies an indicative cash yield of about 2.91%. This is a dated calculation, not a guaranteed return or a company-published yield.
Wesfarmers’ latest dividends
Wesfarmers’ official dividend information lists an interim and a final ordinary dividend for FY2026. Both are fully franked.
| FY2026 dividend | Amount per share | Franking | Record date | Payment date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interim | A$1.02 | 100% | 25 February 2026 | 31 March 2026 |
| Final | A$1.20 | 100% | 2 September 2026 | 7 October 2026 |
The final dividend’s payment was scheduled for 7 October 2026. The A$2.22 annual total is the sum of the two declared ordinary dividends, not a promise that the same amount will be paid in a future year. See Wesfarmers’ dividend information.
How to calculate Wesfarmers’ dividend yield
For an ordinary cash yield, divide the ordinary dividends per share for a stated financial year by the share price on a stated date, then multiply by 100:
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Cash yield = annual ordinary dividends per share ÷ share price × 100
Using FY2026 dividends of A$2.22 and Wesfarmers’ A$76.22 share-price snapshot on 2 October 2026 at 16:10:19 AEST, the calculation is A$2.22 ÷ A$76.22 × 100, or approximately 2.91%. The price is a snapshot, so the implied yield changes as the share price moves. Wesfarmers’ investor centre identifies the company’s ASX listing and provides investor information.
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Keep ordinary dividends separate from special distributions
Wesfarmers has also paid special dividends. These one-off distributions should not be treated as recurring income when calculating an ordinary annual yield. For example, the company lists a fully franked A$0.40-per-share special dividend in 2025 as part of a capital-management initiative. Adding it to the ordinary dividend total would produce a different figure, but would blur the distinction between regular dividends and a special distribution.
The company’s dividend table also shows ordinary interim and final payments in each of 2024, 2025 and 2026:
| Financial year | Interim ordinary dividend per share | Final ordinary dividend per share | Total ordinary dividends per share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | A$0.91 | A$1.07 | A$1.98 |
| 2025 | A$0.95 | A$1.11 | A$2.06 |
| 2026 | A$1.02 | A$1.20 | A$2.22 |
The ordinary totals are the sums of the listed interim and final amounts. The 2025 total excludes that year’s special dividend. The official dividend history also lists special dividends in some years, including an 18-cent-per-share special dividend in 2020.
What a yield does—and does not—tell you
Yield is a way to relate a dividend amount to a share price. It does not establish whether a dividend is sustainable, whether the share is attractively priced, or whether it suits a particular investor. A high yield can arise because the share price has fallen, not because the dividend has risen or become safer.
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Wesfarmers says its dividend policy considers available franking credits, current earnings and cash flows, future cash-flow requirements, and targeted credit metrics. Those factors are more relevant to assessing a distribution’s context than the yield figure alone. Investors can review the company’s published financial information and announcements alongside its dividend history; past payments do not guarantee future distributions.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Franking and the cash-yield calculation
Both FY2026 ordinary dividends are listed as 100% franked. Franking credits may affect the tax outcome for eligible Australian taxpayers, but they are not included in the 2.91% cash-yield calculation above. That calculation uses only cash dividends and the dated share price. The value of franking credits and an investor’s tax treatment depend on individual circumstances; this article is not personal tax advice.
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- Use ordinary dividends for a clearly named financial year, and identify any special distribution separately.
- Pair the dividend figure with a share price from a stated date; do not present a price-sensitive calculation as a fixed yield.
- Distinguish a yield based on declared dividends from a forward yield based on expected payments, which is an estimate.
- Look beyond yield to earnings, cash flow, future funding needs, debt and targeted credit metrics, as well as franking.
These checks help prevent a one-off payment, a mismatched price date, or a falling share price from making a yield comparison misleading.
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