About Waldencast plc (WALDU) — Dividend Analysis 2026
Waldencast Acquisition Corp. a skin care company, provides advanced skin care treatments. Its products are designed to help minimize the appearance of premature skin aging, skin damage, hyperpigmentation, acne, and sun damage primarily available through dermatologists, plastic surgeons, medical spas, and other skin care professionals. Its portfolio includes Obagi Medical that provides transformational skin care products formulated to minimize signs of skin aging, address dark spots, hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and wrinkles and to protect and enhance skin tone and texture; and Obagi Clinical that offers skin care products designed to prevent the early signs of skin aging. The company was founded in 1988 and is based in White Plains, New York.
Is WALDU a good dividend investment in 2026?
WALDU offers a 22.06% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: 15/100 (Critical Risk). The 5-year dividend CAGR of -50% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
WALDU DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your WALDU portfolio grows to $71.70 vs $2.2K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
WALDU dividend growth history & forecast
WALDU has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and -50% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 22.06%.
Company generates negative FCF ($-16M) — borrowing to pay dividends
Debt Leverage0.0× Debt/EBITDA
0 / 30 pts
0/30
Company not generating EBITDA — debt servicing risk is elevated
Earnings Momentum-0.2B → -0.0B → -0.1B
15 / 30 pts
15/30
Net income grew in the latest year — positive but trend is unconfirmed
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
High risk of dividend cut — weak fundamentals across multiple factors.
STRAND SCORE
15
/100
Strand Safety Score™ is proprietary to DividendFlow. Inputs: FCF, Debt/EBITDA, Net Income from SEC filings via FMP. Not financial advice. N/A for ETFs, pre-revenue companies, and tickers without income statements.
🌍 WALDU Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold WALDU.
Gross yield
22.06%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
18.75%
Real yield (−CPI)
15.95%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
22.06%
19.26%
$2,206 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
18.75%
15.95%
$1,875 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
17.65%
14.85%
$1,765 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
22.06%
19.26%
$2,206 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
20.13%
17.33%
$2,013 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
22.06%
19.26%
$2,206 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
16.54%
13.74%
$1,654 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
18.75%
15.95%
$1,875 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
15.44%
12.64%
$1,544 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
16.24%
13.44%
$1,624 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
15.44%
12.64%
$1,544 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 WALDU Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
50yr+
Years for dividends to fully repay your WALDU investment of $9.06/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$2.3K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$-176.65
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in WALDU for:
Shares needed
14,118
Capital required
$127,980
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $2.00/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 WALDU Dividend Payment Schedule
WALDU pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Apr
May
Jun
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Jul
Aug
Sep
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Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$4.25 / payment
$17.00 / year after tax
100 shares
$42.50 / payment
$170.00 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$425.00 / payment
$1700.00 / year after tax
📊 WALDU vs Technology Benchmarks
How WALDU compares to typical Technology averages.
Benchmark: Technology
Dividend Yield▲+20.66% vs sectorBetter
WALDU
22.06%
avg
1.40%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-59.40% vs sectorBelow avg
WALDU
-50.00%
avg
9.40%
Payout Ratio▼+22.00% vs sectorBelow avg
WALDU
50.00%
avg
28.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for WALDU sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ WALDU Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the WALDU dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →