WLK
Westlake
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Basic Materials
- NYSE: WLK
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 27, 2026
Dividend yield: 3.01%
Payout ratio: N/A
Westlake's most recent dividend was on May 27, 2026 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.53 per share. At an annualized rate of $2.12 per share, the stock yields 3.01%.
WLK dividend stats
vs. Basic Materials sector
Westlake Dividend yield
WLK has a dividend yield of 3.01% which is higher than the Basic Materials sector and the industry average but lower than its peers average. In comparison with the Basic Materials sector average of 1.91%, Westlake's dividend yield is 58% higher. The current dividend yield is higher than the historical average of 1.6% of the last 5 years.
WLK Dividend history
Westlake has been paying dividends since 2004. WLK has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 1% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 7% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 8%.
Westlake Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | $0.53 | 2.41% |
| Mar 3, 2026 | $0.53 | 2.05% |
| Nov 25, 2025 | $0.53 | 3.36% |
| Aug 19, 2025 | $0.53 | 2.52% |
| May 20, 2025 | $0.525 | 2.76% |
| Mar 4, 2025 | $0.525 | 1.94% |
| Nov 26, 2024 | $0.525 | 1.6% |
| Aug 20, 2024 | $0.525 | 1.41% |
| May 20, 2024 | $0.5 | 1.16% |
| Feb 27, 2024 | $0.5 | 1.25% |
| Nov 20, 2023 | $0.5 | 1.21% |
| Aug 24, 2023 | $0.357 | 1.1% |
| May 22, 2023 | $0.357 | 1.23% |
| Feb 28, 2023 | $0.357 | 1.15% |
| Nov 23, 2022 | $0.357 | 1.23% |
| Aug 19, 2022 | $0.357 | 1.19% |
| May 20, 2022 | $0.298 | 0.94% |
| Feb 28, 2022 | $0.298 | 1.05% |
| Nov 22, 2021 | $0.298 | 1.16% |
| Aug 23, 2021 | $0.298 | 1.33% |
| May 24, 2021 | $0.27 | 1.07% |
| Mar 1, 2021 | $0.27 | 1.23% |
| Nov 23, 2020 | $0.27 | 1.4% |
| Aug 24, 2020 | $0.27 | 1.77% |
| May 22, 2020 | $0.263 | 2.39% |
| Feb 24, 2020 | $0.263 | 1.74% |
| Nov 25, 2019 | $0.263 | 1.45% |
| Aug 26, 2019 | $0.263 | 1.8% |
| May 28, 2019 | $0.25 | 1.66% |
| Feb 26, 2019 | $0.25 | 1.33% |
| Nov 26, 2018 | $0.25 | 1.32% |
| Aug 27, 2018 | $0.25 | 0.9% |
| May 29, 2018 | $0.21 | 0.71% |
| Feb 26, 2018 | $0.21 | 0.73% |
| Nov 24, 2017 | $0.21 | 0.85% |
| Aug 30, 2017 | $0.21 | 1.02% |
| May 25, 2017 | $0.191 | 1.22% |
| Feb 24, 2017 | $0.191 | 1.18% |
| Nov 29, 2016 | $0.191 | 1.37% |
| Aug 31, 2016 | $0.191 | 1.42% |
| May 19, 2016 | $0.182 | 1.67% |
| Feb 25, 2016 | $0.182 | 1.64% |
| Dec 2, 2015 | $0.182 | 1.18% |
| Sep 2, 2015 | $0.182 | 1.31% |
| May 27, 2015 | $0.165 | 0.94% |
| Mar 3, 2015 | $0.165 | 0.92% |
Westlake dividend payouts
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
WLK dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUN Huntsman Corp | 5.26% | $0.51 | N/A |
| EMN Eastman Chemical Company | 4.79% | $3.35 | 96% |
| DOW Dow Inc | 4.62% | $1.4 | N/A |
| OLN Olin Corp | 4.32% | $0.8 | N/A |
| HON Honeywell International Inc | 3.87% | $9.4 | 36.3% |
| WLK Westlake Corporation | 3.01% | $2.12 | N/A |
| XOM Exxon Mobil Corp | 2.62% | $4.08 | 68.7% |
| PSX Phillips 66 | 2.33% | $4.94 | 48.8% |
| ALB Albemarle Corp | 1.38% | $1.62 | N/A |
| CE Celanese Corp - Series A | 0.27% | $0.12 | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does Westlake pay a dividend?
Yes, Westlake has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. WLK has been paying dividends since 2004.
When was WLK's last dividend?
Westlake's last regular dividend was on May 27, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.53 per share.
How much dividend does Westlake pay (per share)?
WLK has paid dividend of $2.12 per share in the last year.
What is Westlake's dividend yield?
Westlake's current dividend yield is 3.01%.
How often does Westlake pay dividends?
Westlake pays four dividends per year.
Does Westlake pay a good dividend?
Westlake's dividend yield is higher than the Basic Materials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.