Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.11
Westlake Corporation (WLK) Dividend History
Income profile from 2004 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.0%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
12 years
WLK Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
12 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.6% and trend is rising.
WLK Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.0%
Trailing DPS$2.11
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak12 years
3Y CAGR17.2%
5Y CAGR14.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.5%
Total Shareholder Yield2.5%
1Y Total Return36.7%
5Y Total Return11.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,11310Y ago$25,17220Y ago$81,533
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
WLK Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
WLK Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Westlake Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
WLK has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 17.2% and 5-year CAGR of 14.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WLK returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.0% dividend yield, 0.5% buyback yield, 2.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 11.1%, with dividends contributing 8.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $25,172 today.
WLK Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$8.58
Avg/Payment$0.4290
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026Latest | $0.5300 | — | 2.05% | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | $0.5300 | — | 3.36% | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | $0.5300 | ↑ +1.0% | 2.52% | Sep 4, 2025 |
| May 20, 2025 | $0.5250 | — | 2.76% | Jun 5, 2025 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | $0.5250 | — | 1.94% | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | $0.5250 | — | 1.60% | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Aug 20, 2024 | $0.5250 | ↑ +5.0% | 1.41% | Sep 5, 2024 |
| May 20, 2024 | $0.5000 | — | 1.25% | Jun 6, 2024 |
WLK Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.0%
#5 of 7
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
12Y
14.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.5%
#6 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLKWestlake Corporation | $13.4B | 2.0% | — | 12 | Unknown |
 OLNOlin Corporation | $3.3B | 2.8% | — | 3 | Unknown |
1st  LYBLyondellBasell Indus… | $25.1B | 7.0% | — | 2 | Unknown |
2nd  HUNHuntsman Corporation | $2.6B | 5.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  EMNEastman Chemical Com… | $8.8B | 4.3% | 80.4% | 12 | Watch |
 CECelanese Corporation | $7.7B | 0.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 RPMRPM International In… | $12.7B | 2.0% | 37.1% | 30 | Sustainable |
WLK Annual Dividend History (1999–2026)
27 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.53 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $2.11 | 2.9% | 4 | $-11.73 | — | — | 2.6% |
| 2024 | $2.05 | 19.6% | 4 | $4.64 | 44.2% | 2.26x | 2.5% |
| 2023 | $1.71 | 30.8% | 4 | $3.70 | 46.3% | 2.16x | 2.1% |
| 2022 | $1.31 | 15.3% | 4 | $17.35 | 7.6% | 13.24x | 1.6% |
| 2021 | $1.14 | 6.7% | 4 | $15.58 | 7.3% | 13.71x | 1.4% |
| 2020 | $1.06 | 3.9% | 4 | $2.57 | 41.4% | 2.41x | 1.3% |
| 2019 | $1.02 | 11.4% | 4 | $3.25 | 31.5% | 3.17x | 1.3% |
| 2018 | $0.92 | 14.8% | 4 | $7.66 | 12.0% | 8.33x | 1.1% |
| 2017 | $0.80 | 7.7% | 4 | $10.00 | 8.0% | 12.48x | 1.0% |
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Start ComparisonWLK — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WLK stock.
How much dividend does WLK pay per share?
Westlake Corporation (WLK) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.11 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.0%. Payments are made Annual.
When is WLK's next ex-dividend date?
WLK's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WLK typically pays dividends Annual.
Is WLK's dividend safe?
WLK's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 12 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is WLK a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Westlake Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 12 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +14.7%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does WLK pay dividends?
Westlake Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.11 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 22+ years from 2004 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WLK grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WLK five years ago would be worth approximately $11,113 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WLK's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WLK's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.