Does Tidewater (TDW) Pay a Dividend? (2026)
Last updated July 2026
Short answer
Yes. Tidewater (TDW) pays a dividend yielding about its stated rate as of August 2026. The latest payment on record was $0.0100 per share, ex-dividend December 30, 2020.. Figures are approximate and dated; verify the current number with your broker.
Does Tidewater (TDW) pay a dividend?
Yes. Tidewater distributes a dividend yielding roughly its stated rate as of August 2026. The most recent payment on record was $0.0100 per share, with an ex-dividend date of December 30, 2020.
Tidewater reported fiscal Q1 2026 revenue of about $326 million with net income of roughly $6 million, down sharply from about $43 million a year earlier as costs and margins pressured the bottom line even though the top line held up. The stock trades around a low-double-digit trailing P/E and an EV/EBITDA near 8.5x, valuations that reflect its cyclical, capital-heavy profile. Management reaffirmed 2026 revenue guidance of roughly $1.43 billion to $1.48 billion and gross margins near 49% to 51%.
TDW dividend at a glance
| 2020-12-30 | $0.01 |
TDW dividend data as of August 2026, sourced from Yahoo Finance and may be delayed. Yield moves with price and payout; confirm the current dividend and ex-date with TDW's investor relations page before relying on it.
Is the TDW dividend covered?
We do not have a payout ratio on record for TDW. The payout ratio, the share of earnings paid out as dividends, is the usual first check on whether a dividend has room to keep growing; you can find it on TDW's investor relations page or in your broker's fundamentals tab.
Coverage is the question worth asking before yield. A dividend is only as good as the earnings behind it, and the highest yields on any screen are often the ones closest to being cut. Walnut is informational and is not an investment adviser.
What TDW's dividend means for you
- Income: set by the yield, which moves with the share price.
- Yield is a ratio, not a payment: it rises when the share price falls. A jump in yield without a raise in the dividend means the stock got cheaper, which may or may not be good news.
- Total return: for TDW the dividend is one part of return and price change is usually the larger part. Compare total return, not yield, when weighing it against another holding.
- Reinvest or take the cash: a DRIP compounds the position automatically; taking the cash gives you income now. Either way it is taxable in a taxable account.
- If you want more yield: dedicated dividend names and funds target higher, steadier payouts. See the best dividend stocks and best dividend ETFs.
How TDW dividends are taxed
Dividends from US common stock are usually qualified, which means they are taxed at long-term capital-gains rates rather than as ordinary income, as long as you held the shares for more than 60 days in the 121-day window around the ex-dividend date. Distributions from REITs and BDCs generally do not qualify and are taxed as ordinary income. Inside an IRA, Roth, or 401(k) none of this applies while the money stays in the account. Full detail is in how dividends are taxed. This is not tax advice.
The bottom line on the TDW dividend
Tidewater (TDW) pays about its stated yield. For the full picture see the TDW guide. Walnut can show how TDW fits your real portfolio. It is not an investment adviser.
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FAQ
Does Tidewater (TDW) pay a dividend?
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Yes. Tidewater pays a dividend yielding roughly its current yield as of August 2026. The most recent payment on record was $0.0100 per share with an ex-dividend date of December 30, 2020. Yields move with the share price, so verify the current figure with your broker or TDW's investor relations page before relying on it.
What is TDW's dividend yield?
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About its current yield as of August 2026. A higher yield is not automatically better: it can reflect a falling share price as easily as a generous payout, so it is worth checking why the number is what it is.
How often does TDW pay its dividend?
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Tidewater's payment schedule is in the history table above. The most recent payment on record had an ex-dividend date of December 30, 2020. To receive a given payment you have to own the shares before the ex-dividend date, not on the pay date. Confirm upcoming dates on TDW's investor relations page, because boards can change both the amount and the timing.
Is TDW's dividend safe?
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We do not have a payout ratio on record for TDW. The payout ratio, the share of earnings paid out as dividends, is the usual first check on whether a dividend has room to keep growing; you can find it on TDW's investor relations page or in your broker's fundamentals tab. Nobody can guarantee a dividend: boards cut them, and a high yield is sometimes the market pricing in exactly that. Walnut is not an investment adviser and this is not a recommendation.
Are TDW dividends qualified for tax purposes?
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Dividends from US common stock are usually qualified, meaning they are taxed at the lower long-term capital-gains rates, provided you held the shares for more than 60 days in the 121-day window around the ex-dividend date. Distributions from REITs, BDCs, and some pass-through structures are generally taxed as ordinary income instead. In an IRA or Roth the question does not arise. See our guide to how dividends are taxed. This is not tax advice.
Should I reinvest TDW dividends?
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Most brokers offer automatic reinvestment (a DRIP) that puts each TDW payment straight back into more shares, often fractional ones. Reinvesting compounds the position and is the standard choice when you do not need the cash yet. Taking the cash makes sense when you are spending the income or want to direct it elsewhere. Either way the dividend is taxable in a taxable account in the year it is paid, even if you never see the money.
Walnut is informational, not investment advice. Dividend figures on this page come from a August 2026 data pull and are approximate; verify the current yield, amount, schedule, and policy with TDW's investor relations page or your broker before acting on them.