WLK Dividend History & Analysis | 2.7% Yield
WLK has a dividend yield of 2.7% and paid 2.12 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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WLK Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | 2026-08-25 | 2026-09-10 | Quarterly | 0.533 | +0.6% | 0.71% |
| 2026-05-27 | 2026-05-27 | 2026-06-11 | Quarterly | 0.53 | 0% | 0.61% |
| 2026-03-03 | 2026-03-03 | 2026-03-18 | Quarterly | 0.53 | 0% | 0.51% |
| 2025-11-25 | 2025-11-25 | 2025-12-11 | Quarterly | 0.53 | 0% | 0.87% |
| 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% |
WLK Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, WLK's dividend yield is 2.70%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.12 USD by the current share price of 70.81.
As of September 2026, WLK paid a dividend of 2.12 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-25 and the payout was 0.533 USD.
WLK pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WLK has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-25.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WLK for the next payments are between 0.534 (+0.2%) and 0.562 (+5.4%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.10%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.533 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-25. The next Ex-Dividend date for Westlake Chemical (WLK) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Westlake Chemical (WLK) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
WLK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 14.9% per year. Strong growth: WLK's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
WLK's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.67%. If you bought WLK's shares at 79.63 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.12 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.67% of your original purchase price.
WLK Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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.
WLK's 2.70% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of WLK is 3.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
WLK's Overall Dividend Rating is 71.55%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
WLK Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-09-10 02:37 UTC