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WLK Dividend History & Analysis | 3.1% Yield

WLK has a dividend yield of 3.1% and paid 2.11 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.08%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.11
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 17.76%
Overall Dividend Rating 73.14%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.08%
Payout Ratio 69.4%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.33%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -46.9% (S&P 500: 21.4%)
Total Return 5y: -0.2% (S&P 500: 109.3%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
LYB 14,539 M 11.7% 10.1%
DOW 16,916 M 12.1% 7.49%
TROX 607 M 12.8% 4.37%
BAS 44,252 M 5.24% 6.08%
OLN 2,370 M 3.99% 4.36%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
ASIX 499 M 72.4% 100%
KOP 544 M 18.3% 59.3%
WLK 8,825 M 17.8% 95.3%
MEOH 3,050 M 11.9% 93.8%
HWKN 3,144 M 9.97% 97.9%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare WLK Dividends with its Peer-Group

ASIX
AdvanSix
 3.42% Yield
MEOH
Methanex
 1.99% Yield
WLKP
Westlake Chemical
 10.09% Yield
CBT
Cabot
 2.67% Yield

WLK Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of November 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-19 2025-08-19 2025-09-04 Quarterly 0.53 1% 0.63%
2025-05-20 2025-05-20 2025-06-05 Quarterly 0.525 0% 0.67%
2025-03-04 2025-03-04 2025-03-19 Quarterly 0.525 0% 0.49%
2024-11-26 2024-11-26 2024-12-12 Quarterly 0.525 0% 0.4%
2024-08-20 2024-08-20 2024-09-05 Quarterly 0.525 5% 0.36%
2024-05-20 2024-05-21 2024-06-06 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.32%
2024-02-27 2024-02-28 2024-03-14 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.36%
2023-11-20 2023-11-21 2023-12-06 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.39%
2023-08-24 2023-08-25 2023-09-12 Quarterly 0.5 40.1% 0.39%
2023-05-22 2023-05-23 2023-06-08 Quarterly 0.357 0% 0.31%
2023-02-28 2023-03-01 2023-03-16 Quarterly 0.357 0% 0.3%
2022-11-23 2022-11-25 2022-12-09 Quarterly 0.357 0% 0.34%
2022-08-19 2022-08-22 2022-09-06 Quarterly 0.357 19.8% 0.33%
2022-05-20 2022-05-23 2022-06-07 Quarterly 0.298 0% 0.23%
2022-02-28 2022-03-01 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.298 0% 0.28%
2021-11-22 2021-11-23 2021-12-08 Quarterly 0.298 0% 0.31%
2021-08-23 2021-08-24 2021-09-08 Quarterly 0.298 10.4% 0.36%
2021-05-24 2021-05-25 2021-06-09 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.27%
2021-03-01 2021-03-02 2021-03-16 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.31%
2020-11-23 2020-11-24 2020-12-09 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.36%
2020-08-24 2020-08-25 2020-09-09 Quarterly 0.27 2.7% N/A
2020-05-22 2020-05-26 2020-06-09 Quarterly 0.263 0% N/A
2020-02-24 2020-02-25 2020-03-10 Quarterly 0.263 0% N/A
2019-11-25 2019-11-26 2019-12-10 Quarterly 0.263 0% N/A
2019-08-26 2019-08-27 2019-09-11 Quarterly 0.263 5.2% N/A
2019-05-28 2019-05-29 2019-06-12 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2019-02-26 2019-02-27 2019-03-13 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-11-26 2018-11-27 2018-12-11 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-08-27 2018-08-28 2018-09-12 Quarterly 0.25 19% N/A
2018-05-29 2018-05-30 2018-06-13 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2018-02-26 2018-02-27 2018-03-13 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2017-11-24 2017-11-27 2017-12-11 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2017-08-30 2017-09-01 2017-09-18 Quarterly 0.21 9.9% N/A
2017-05-25 2017-05-30 2017-06-13 Quarterly 0.191 0% N/A
2017-02-24 2017-02-28 2017-03-14 Quarterly 0.191 0% N/A
2016-11-29 2016-12-01 2016-12-16 Quarterly 0.191 0% N/A
2016-08-31 2016-09-02 2016-09-20 Quarterly 0.191 4.9% N/A
2016-05-19 2016-05-23 2016-06-07 Quarterly 0.182 0% N/A
2016-02-25 2016-02-29 2016-03-14 Quarterly 0.182 0% N/A
2015-12-02 2015-12-04 2015-12-18 Quarterly 0.182 0% N/A
2015-09-02 2015-09-04 2015-09-22 Quarterly 0.182 10.3% N/A
2015-05-27 2015-05-29 2015-06-12 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2015-03-03 2015-03-05 2015-03-19 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2014-12-03 2014-12-05 2014-12-19 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2014-09-03 2014-09-05 2014-09-19 Quarterly 0.165 31% N/A
2014-05-28 2014-05-30 2014-06-17 Quarterly 0.126 0% N/A
2014-02-26 2014-02-28 2014-03-18 Quarterly 0.126 12% N/A
2013-12-04 2013-12-06 2013-12-20 Quarterly 0.1125 0% N/A
2013-09-06 2013-09-10 2013-09-25 Quarterly 0.1125 19.7% N/A
2013-05-31 2013-06-04 2013-06-19 Quarterly 0.094 0% N/A

WLK Dividend FAQ

Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) operates two primary segments: Performance & Essential Materials, which produces ethylene-based chemicals such as polyethylene, PVC, and epoxy resins; and Housing & Infrastructure Products, which supplies a broad portfolio of PVC building components, roofing tiles, and specialty polymer compounds for construction, automotive, medical, and renewable-energy applications.

What is the Dividend Yield of WLK?

As of November 2025, WLK`s dividend yield is 3.08%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.11 USD by the current share price of 68.28.

Does WLK pay a dividend?

As of November 2025, WLK paid a dividend of 2.11 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-19 and the payout was 0.53 USD.

How often does WLK pay dividends?

WLK pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WLK has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-19.

Will WLK pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.53 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for Westlake Chemical (WLK) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WLK?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Westlake Chemical (WLK) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of WLK?

WLK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 17.8% per year.
Strong growth: WLK's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WLK?

WLK's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.08%. If you bought WLK's shares at 68.41 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.11 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.08% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WLK?

WLK Payout Consistency is 95.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Westlake Chemical has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WLK have a good Dividend Yield?

WLK`s 3.08% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WLK?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WLK is 69.4%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of WLK?

WLK`s Overall Dividend Rating is 73.14%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WLK Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WLK`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Westlake Chemical`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.03% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 33.3%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Westlake Chemical ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2014-03-19 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2003 99,659,300
2004 130,584,300 +31.03%
2005 130,461,500 -0.09%
2006 130,649,000 +0.14%
2007 130,577,800 -0.05%
2008 131,594,500 +0.78%
2009 132,334,300 +0.56%
2010 132,225,700 -0.08%
2011 134,065,600 +1.39%
2012 134,193,000 +0.1%
2013 134,623,600 +0.32%
2014 133,789,100 -0.62%
2015 132,106,000 -1.26%
2016 130,190,800 -1.45%
2017 130,406,500 +0.17%
2018 129,473,700 -0.72%
2019 128,571,400 -0.7%
2020 129,885,100 +1.02%
2021 128,674,400 -0.93%
2022 128,376,200 -0.23%
2023 128,165,700 -0.16%
2024 129,207,000 +0.81%
2025 128,251,400 -0.74%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-20 04:43