WST Dividend History & Analysis | 0.4% Yield

WST has a dividend yield of 0.4% and paid 0.86 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.42%
Payout Ratio 16.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.35%
Consistency Lifetime 96.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.30%
Payout FCF 16.0%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 58.67%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -24.4%
Total Return 5y: -14.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Supplies

Top 0 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
Top 2 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
XRAY 2,488 M 10.5% 95.7%
EMBC 620 M 26.0% 98.0%

WST Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 2026-02-04 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.09%
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 2025-11-19 Quarterly 0.22 4.8% 0.08%
2025-07-30 2025-07-30 2025-08-06 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.08%
2025-04-30 2025-04-30 2025-05-07 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.1%
2025-02-07 2025-02-07 2025-02-11 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.06%
2024-11-13 2024-11-13 2024-11-20 Quarterly 0.21 5% 0.06%
2024-07-31 2024-07-31 2024-08-07 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.07%
2024-04-23 2024-04-24 2024-05-01 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.05%
2024-01-30 2024-01-31 2024-02-07 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.05%
2023-11-07 2023-11-08 2023-11-15 Quarterly 0.2 5.3% 0.06%
2023-07-25 2023-07-26 2023-08-02 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.05%
2023-04-25 2023-04-26 2023-05-03 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.05%
2023-01-24 2023-01-25 2023-02-01 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.07%
2022-11-08 2022-11-09 2022-11-16 Quarterly 0.19 5.6% 0.08%
2022-07-19 2022-07-20 2022-08-03 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.06%
2022-04-19 2022-04-20 2022-05-04 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.05%
2022-01-18 2022-01-19 2022-02-02 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.05%
2021-11-09 2021-11-10 2021-11-17 Quarterly 0.18 5.9% 0.04%
2021-07-20 2021-07-21 2021-08-04 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.05%
2021-04-20 2021-04-21 2021-05-05 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.05%
2021-01-19 2021-01-20 2021-02-03 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2020-11-09 2020-11-11 2020-11-18 Quarterly 0.17 6.3% N/A
2020-07-28 2020-07-29 2020-08-05 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2020-04-21 2020-04-22 2020-05-06 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2020-01-21 2020-01-22 2020-02-05 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2019-10-22 2019-10-23 2019-11-06 Quarterly 0.16 6.7% N/A
2019-07-23 2019-07-24 2019-08-07 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2019-04-16 2019-04-17 2019-05-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2019-01-22 2019-01-23 2019-02-06 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2018-10-23 2018-10-24 2018-11-07 Quarterly 0.15 7.1% N/A
2018-07-17 2018-07-18 2018-08-01 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2018-04-17 2018-04-18 2018-05-02 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2018-01-17 2018-01-18 2018-02-01 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2017-10-17 2017-10-18 2017-11-01 Quarterly 0.14 7.7% N/A
2017-07-17 2017-07-19 2017-08-02 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2017-04-17 2017-04-19 2017-05-03 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2017-01-13 2017-01-18 2017-02-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2016-10-17 2016-10-19 2016-11-02 Quarterly 0.13 8.3% N/A
2016-07-18 2016-07-20 2016-08-03 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2016-04-18 2016-04-20 2016-05-04 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2016-01-15 2016-01-20 2016-02-03 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2015-10-19 2015-10-21 2015-11-04 Quarterly 0.12 9.1% N/A
2015-07-20 2015-07-22 2015-08-05 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2015-04-20 2015-04-22 2015-05-06 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2015-01-16 2015-01-21 2015-02-04 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2014-10-20 2014-10-22 2014-11-05 Quarterly 0.11 10% N/A
2014-07-21 2014-07-23 2014-08-06 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2014-04-21 2014-04-23 2014-05-07 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2014-01-17 2014-01-22 2014-02-05 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2013-10-21 2013-10-23 2013-11-06 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A

WST Dividend FAQ

West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) designs, manufactures, and sells injectable drug containment and delivery systems worldwide, operating through two segments: Proprietary Products-offering stoppers, seals, syringe components, advanced reconstitution technologies, and integrated packaging services for biologic, generic, and pharma customers; and Contract-Manufactured Products-providing automated assembly of surgical, diagnostic, ophthalmic, and consumer drug-delivery devices for pharma and med-device firms. The company leverages a global sales force, distributors, and contract agents to serve markets across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.

What is the Dividend Yield of WST?

As of February 2026, WST`s dividend yield is 0.42%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.86 USD by the current share price of 248.95.

Does WST pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, WST paid a dividend of 0.86 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-28 and the payout was 0.22 USD.

How often does WST pay dividends?

WST pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WST has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-28.

WST dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WST for the next 4 payments are between 0.179 (-18.6%) and 0.182 (-17.3%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will WST pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.22 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-28. The next Ex-Dividend date for West Pharmaceutical (WST) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WST?

The next Ex-Dividend date for West Pharmaceutical (WST) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of WST?

WST's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.35% per year.
Strong growth: WST's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WST?

WST's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.30%. If you bought WST's shares at 290.74 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.86 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.30% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WST?

WST Payout Consistency is 96.6%. 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: West Pharmaceutical has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WST have a good Dividend Yield?

WST`s 0.42% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WST?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WST is 16.4%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of WST?

WST`s Overall Dividend Rating is 58.67%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WST Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WST's Outstanding Shares?

West Pharmaceutical's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.55% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has WST ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Sep 27, 2013 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 63,392,000
1986 64,708,000 +2.08%
1987 64,872,000 +0.25%
1988 65,116,000 +0.38%
1989 64,000,000 -1.71%
1990 63,076,900 -1.44%
1991 62,222,200 -1.36%
1992 62,857,100 +1.02%
1993 63,636,400 +1.24%
1994 65,600,000 +3.09%
1995 66,938,800 +2.04%
1996 65,882,400 -1.58%
1997 66,218,500 +0.51%
1998 60,317,500 -8.91%
1999 58,248,000 -3.43%
2000 57,292,000 -1.64%
2001 57,588,000 +0.52%
2002 57,920,000 +0.58%
2003 60,268,000 +4.05%
2004 63,550,000 +5.45%
2005 66,250,000 +4.25%
2006 69,000,000 +4.15%
2007 72,200,000 +4.64%
2008 72,200,000
2009 73,000,000 +1.11%
2010 73,600,000 +0.82%
2011 74,200,000 +0.82%
2012 70,000,000 -5.66%
2013 72,200,000 +3.14%
2014 73,200,000 +1.39%
2015 74,100,000 +1.23%
2016 74,900,000 +1.08%
2017 75,900,000 +1.34%
2018 75,500,000 -0.53%
2019 75,700,000 +0.26%
2020 76,100,000 +0.53%
2021 76,400,000 +0.39%
2022 75,600,000 -1.05%
2023 75,000,000 -0.79%
2024 73,700,000 -1.73%
2025 72,700,000 -1.36%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-31 02:38