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WCPR

Whitecap Resources Inc.

WCPRF

Energy · Stock · monthly payer

Forward Yield

4.28%

Annual Dividend

$0.53

Payout Ratio

100%

5-Yr Growth

32.0%

Ex-Date

May 29, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

WCPRF Dividend Safety Score

58/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak4 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2020
Earnings payout coverage100% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage51% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.33
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is WCPRF a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Whitecap Resources Inc. (WCPRF) pays a monthly dividend yielding 4.28% ($0.53/yr), with 5 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Strong 32.0% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 148% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2020
  • Elevated payout ratio (100%)

Key Data

Dividend Yield
4.28%
Payout Ratio
100%
Annual Dividend
$0.53
5-Yr Avg Growth
32.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 29, 2026
Years of Growth
5
Frequency
monthly
Beta
0.68
Market Cap
$15.0B
P/E Ratio
23.3
5-Yr Total Return
148%
52-Week Range
$6.25 – $12.59
Dividend Safety
C · 58/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2020)
WCPRF ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 29, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $0.53 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$4.42
Annual$53.00
Monthly avg$4.42