The dividend for Woodside in 2024 includes an Interim Dividend for 2024 of US 69 cents per share, scheduled to be paid on October 3, 2024. Additionally, the 2023 Final Dividend of US 60 cents per share was paid on April 4, 2024, falling within the 2024 calendar year.
Understanding Woodside's 2024 Dividend Payments
Woodside Energy (WDS) typically distributes dividends semi-annually, consisting of an interim dividend and a final dividend. When assessing "dividends for 2024," it's important to distinguish between dividends declared for the 2024 financial year and dividends that are paid within the 2024 calendar year.
2024 Interim Dividend
Woodside has announced an Interim Dividend for the 2024 financial year amounting to US 69 cents per share. This payment is slated for October 3, 2024. This interim dividend reflects the company's financial performance during the first half of the 2024 financial year.
2023 Final Dividend Paid in 2024
Although it pertains to the 2023 financial year, the Final Dividend of US 60 cents per share was disbursed on April 4, 2024. Consequently, shareholders received this dividend payment during the 2024 calendar year.
Summary of Dividends Paid or Scheduled for 2024
For a clear overview, here's a summary of the dividends that have been paid or announced within the 2024 calendar year:
| Dividend Type | Payment Date | Dividend (US cents per share) | Pertains to Financial Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Final | 4 April 2024 | US 60 | 2023 |
| 2024 Interim | 3 October 2024 | US 69 | 2024 |
It is important to note that the 2024 Final Dividend has not yet been declared. This dividend, which would cover the full 2024 financial year, is typically announced and paid in the first half of the subsequent calendar year (early 2025).
