Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.84
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.3%
Payout Ratio
12.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
33 years
WST Dividend Income Check
Safety
12.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
33 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.3% and trend is flat.
WST Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.3%
Trailing DPS$0.84
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout12.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout13.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak33 years
3Y CAGR5.2%
5Y CAGR5.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.3%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.6%
Total Shareholder Yield0.9%
1Y Total Return52.6%
5Y Total Return-3.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)1.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,60810Y ago$45,38320Y ago$174,852
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.
WST Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
WST Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. distributes 12.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 13.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
WST has raised its dividend for 33 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.2% and 5-year CAGR of 5.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WST returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.3% dividend yield, 0.6% buyback yield, 0.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.3% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is -3.9%, with dividends contributing 1.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $45,383 today.
WST Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.95
Avg/Payment$0.1975
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026Latest | $0.2200 | — | 29.46% | May 6, 2026 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | $0.2200 | — | 36.46% | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $0.2200 | ↑ +4.8% | 31.04% | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | $0.2100 | — | 33.71% | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.2100 | — | 39.28% | May 7, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | $0.2100 | — | 25.50% | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | $0.2100 | ↑ +5.0% | 23.55% | Nov 20, 2024 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 26.13% | Aug 7, 2024 |
WST Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.3%
#8 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
12.4% payout
Streak
33Y
5.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.9%
#7 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSTWest Pharmaceutical … | $22.5B | 0.3% | 12.4% | 33 | Sustainable |
 ATRAptarGroup, Inc. | $7.9B | 1.5% | 30.8% | 33 | Sustainable |
 GTLSChart Industries, In… | $9.9B | 0.3% | — | 1 | Unknown |
1st  AMCRAmcor plc | $18.6B | 6.6% | 1.7% | 11 | Sustainable |
 SEESealed Air Corporati… | $6.2B | 1.9% | 23.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  PFEPfizer Inc. | $150.8B | 6.5% | 1.3% | 15 | Sustainable |
 JNJJohnson & Johnson | $541.3B | 2.2% | 84.1% | 36 | Watch |
3rd  MRKMerck & Co., Inc. | $280.5B | 2.9% | 44.8% | 14 | Sustainable |
WST Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.44 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.2% |
| 2025 | $0.85 | 4.9% | 4 | $6.80 | 12.5% | 8.00x | 0.3% |
| 2024 | $0.81 | 5.2% | 4 | $6.69 | 12.1% | 8.26x | 0.3% |
| 2023 | $0.77 | 5.5% | 4 | $7.88 | 9.8% | 10.23x | 0.3% |
| 2022 | $0.73 | 5.8% | 4 | $7.73 | 9.4% | 10.59x | 0.3% |
| 2021 | $0.69 | 6.2% | 4 | $8.67 | 8.0% | 12.57x | 0.2% |
| 2020 | $0.65 | 6.6% | 4 | $4.57 | 14.2% | 7.03x | 0.2% |
| 2019 | $0.61 | 7.0% | 4 | $3.21 | 19.0% | 5.26x | 0.2% |
| 2018 | $0.57 | 7.5% | 4 | $2.74 | 20.8% | 4.81x | 0.2% |
| 2017 | $0.53 | 8.2% | 4 | $1.99 | 26.6% | 3.75x | 0.2% |
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Start ComparisonWST — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WST stock.
How much dividend does WST pay per share?
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.84 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is WST's next ex-dividend date?
WST's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WST typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is WST's dividend safe?
WST's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +12.4% and FCF payout ratio of +13.2%. With 33 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is WST a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 33 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does WST pay dividends?
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.84 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WST grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WST five years ago would be worth approximately $9,608 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WST's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WST's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.