WestRock's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.275 per share was made to shareholders on record before Nov 9, 2022. The payout stands at $1.03 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 3.07%. The latest WRK stock dividend of $0.275 is an increase from the previous $0.25 distribution, representing a growth of 10%.
WestRock's dividend yield of 3.07% is above the Consumer Cyclical sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.25%, WestRock's dividend yield is 36% higher. The historical 5-year average of WRK's dividend yield is 3.3%, which is above the current yield.
WestRock has been paying dividends for the last eight years. According to our data WRK has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 10% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 26% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 50%.
| Ex-date | Payment date | Declared on | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2022 | Nov 23, 2022 | Oct 27, 2022 | $0.275 | normal |
| Aug 11, 2022 | Aug 24, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 | $0.25 | normal |
| May 11, 2022 | May 24, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022 | $0.25 | normal |
| Feb 10, 2022 | Feb 23, 2022 | Jan 27, 2022 | $0.25 | normal |
| Nov 9, 2021 | Nov 23, 2021 | Oct 28, 2021 | $0.25 | normal |
| Aug 12, 2021 | Aug 24, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 | $0.24 | normal |
| May 18, 2021 | May 28, 2021 | May 5, 2021 | $0.24 | normal |
| Feb 10, 2021 | Feb 23, 2021 | Jan 29, 2021 | $0.2 | normal |
| Nov 12, 2020 | Nov 24, 2020 | Oct 30, 2020 | $0.2 | normal |
| Aug 13, 2020 | Aug 25, 2020 | Jul 30, 2020 | $0.2 | normal |
| May 18, 2020 | May 28, 2020 | May 5, 2020 | $0.2 | normal |
| Feb 13, 2020 | Feb 26, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 | $0.465 | normal |
| Nov 18, 2019 | Dec 3, 2019 | Nov 7, 2019 | $0.465 | normal |
| Aug 8, 2019 | Aug 20, 2019 | Jul 26, 2019 | $0.455 | normal |
| May 9, 2019 | May 20, 2019 | Apr 26, 2019 | $0.455 | normal |
| Feb 14, 2019 | Feb 25, 2019 | Feb 1, 2019 | $0.455 | normal |
| Nov 8, 2018 | Nov 19, 2018 | Oct 26, 2018 | $0.455 | normal |
| Aug 9, 2018 | Aug 20, 2018 | Jul 27, 2018 | $0.43 | normal |
| May 3, 2018 | May 14, 2018 | Apr 20, 2018 | $0.43 | normal |
| Feb 15, 2018 | Feb 26, 2018 | Feb 2, 2018 | $0.43 | normal |
| Nov 9, 2017 | Nov 20, 2017 | Oct 27, 2017 | $0.43 | normal |
| Aug 9, 2017 | Aug 21, 2017 | Jul 28, 2017 | $0.4 | normal |
| May 3, 2017 | May 15, 2017 | Apr 20, 2017 | $0.4 | normal |
| Feb 8, 2017 | Feb 20, 2017 | Jan 27, 2017 | $0.4 | normal |
| Nov 17, 2016 | Nov 30, 2016 | Nov 4, 2016 | $0.4 | normal |
| Aug 10, 2016 | Aug 22, 2016 | Jul 29, 2016 | $0.375 | normal |
| May 4, 2016 | May 16, 2016 | Apr 22, 2016 | $0.375 | normal |
| Feb 10, 2016 | Feb 25, 2016 | Feb 2, 2016 | $0.375 | normal |
| Nov 17, 2015 | Dec 2, 2015 | Oct 30, 2015 | $0.375 | normal |
WestRock's payout ratio of 32.5% is above the Consumer Cyclical sector and its peers average but below the industry average. But compared to its Consumer Cyclical sector average of 32%, WestRock's payout ratio is only 1.6% higher.
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| SON Sonoco Products Co | 3.18% | $1.92 | 43.4% |
| WRK WestRock Co | 3.07% | $1.03 | 32.5% |
| SEE Sealed Air Corp | 1.48% | $0.8 | 20.4% |
| ATR Aptargroup Inc | 1.35% | $1.52 | 41.9% |
| SLGN Silgan Holdings Inc | 1.18% | $0.64 | 17.6% |
Yes, WestRock has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. WRK has been paying dividends since 2015.
WRK's next dividend is scheduled on Feb 9, 2023 (ex-date).
WestRock's last dividend ex-date was on Nov 9, 2022. The dividend amount was $0.275 per share.
WRK has paid dividend of $1.03 per share in the last year.
The current dividend yield of WestRock is 3.07%.
WestRock has a quarterly dividend frequency.
The dividend payout ratio of WestRock is 32.5%.
WestRock's dividend yield is above the Consumer Cyclical sector average.