WLK Dividend History & Analysis | 2.7% Yield

WLK has a dividend yield of 2.7% and paid 2.11 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.65%
Payout Ratio 69.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 16.74%
Consistency Lifetime 94.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.66%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 21
Dividend Rating 76.06%

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: -12.8%
Total Return 5y: 21%

Top Dividend Payers in Commodity Chemicals

Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
WLKP 756 M 11.0% 11.9%
CBT 3,771 M 2.37% 4.12%
MEOH 3,691 M 1.96% 2.54%
HWKN 2,613 M 0.55% 3.26%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
MEOH 3,691 M 22.8% 93.9%
KOP 581 M 17.0% 59.8%
RBT 2,072 M 15.6% 98.1%
CBT 3,771 M 5.81% 90.7%
ASIX 435 M 5.83% 99.0%

WLK 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
2025-11-25 2025-11-25 2025-12-11 Quarterly 0.53 0% 0.87%
2025-08-19 2025-08-19 2025-09-04 Quarterly 0.53 1% 0.63%
2025-05-20 2025-05-20 2025-06-05 Quarterly 0.525 0% 0.67%
2025-03-04 2025-03-04 2025-03-19 Quarterly 0.525 0% 0.49%
2024-11-26 2024-11-26 2024-12-12 Quarterly 0.525 0% 0.4%
2024-08-20 2024-08-20 2024-09-05 Quarterly 0.525 5% 0.36%
2024-05-20 2024-05-21 2024-06-06 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.32%
2024-02-27 2024-02-28 2024-03-14 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.36%
2023-11-20 2023-11-21 2023-12-06 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.39%
2023-08-24 2023-08-25 2023-09-12 Quarterly 0.5 40.1% 0.39%
2023-05-22 2023-05-23 2023-06-08 Quarterly 0.357 0% 0.31%
2023-02-28 2023-03-01 2023-03-16 Quarterly 0.357 0% 0.3%
2022-11-23 2022-11-25 2022-12-09 Quarterly 0.357 0% 0.34%
2022-08-19 2022-08-22 2022-09-06 Quarterly 0.357 19.8% 0.33%
2022-05-20 2022-05-23 2022-06-07 Quarterly 0.298 0% 0.23%
2022-02-28 2022-03-01 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.298 0% 0.28%
2021-11-22 2021-11-23 2021-12-08 Quarterly 0.298 0% 0.31%
2021-08-23 2021-08-24 2021-09-08 Quarterly 0.298 10.4% 0.36%
2021-05-24 2021-05-25 2021-06-09 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.27%
2021-03-01 2021-03-02 2021-03-16 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.31%
2020-11-23 2020-11-24 2020-12-09 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2020-08-24 2020-08-25 2020-09-09 Quarterly 0.27 2.7% N/A
2020-05-22 2020-05-26 2020-06-09 Quarterly 0.263 0% N/A
2020-02-24 2020-02-25 2020-03-10 Quarterly 0.263 0% N/A
2019-11-25 2019-11-26 2019-12-10 Quarterly 0.263 0% N/A
2019-08-26 2019-08-27 2019-09-11 Quarterly 0.263 5.2% N/A
2019-05-28 2019-05-29 2019-06-12 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2019-02-26 2019-02-27 2019-03-13 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-11-26 2018-11-27 2018-12-11 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-08-27 2018-08-28 2018-09-12 Quarterly 0.25 19% N/A
2018-05-29 2018-05-30 2018-06-13 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2018-02-26 2018-02-27 2018-03-13 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2017-11-24 2017-11-27 2017-12-11 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2017-08-30 2017-09-01 2017-09-18 Quarterly 0.21 9.9% N/A
2017-05-25 2017-05-30 2017-06-13 Quarterly 0.191 0% N/A
2017-02-24 2017-02-28 2017-03-14 Quarterly 0.191 0% N/A
2016-11-29 2016-12-01 2016-12-16 Quarterly 0.191 0% N/A
2016-08-31 2016-09-02 2016-09-20 Quarterly 0.191 4.9% N/A
2016-05-19 2016-05-23 2016-06-07 Quarterly 0.182 0% N/A
2016-02-25 2016-02-29 2016-03-14 Quarterly 0.182 0% N/A
2015-12-02 2015-12-04 2015-12-18 Quarterly 0.182 0% N/A
2015-09-02 2015-09-04 2015-09-22 Quarterly 0.182 10.3% N/A
2015-05-27 2015-05-29 2015-06-12 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2015-03-03 2015-03-05 2015-03-19 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2014-12-03 2014-12-05 2014-12-19 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2014-09-03 2014-09-05 2014-09-19 Quarterly 0.165 31% N/A
2014-05-28 2014-05-30 2014-06-17 Quarterly 0.126 -50% N/A
2014-02-26 2014-02-28 2014-03-18 Quarterly 0.252 12% N/A
2013-12-04 2013-12-06 2013-12-20 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2013-09-06 2013-09-10 2013-09-25 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A

WLK Dividend FAQ

Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) manufactures a broad portfolio of performance and essential chemicals-including ethylene, polyethylene, PVC, and epoxy resins-as well as a range of housing- and infrastructure-related PVC products such as siding, trim, decking, and pipe systems. The company serves chemical processors, plastics fabricators, construction contractors, municipalities, and distributors across North America, Europe, and Asia.

What is the Dividend Yield of WLK?

As of February 2026, WLK`s dividend yield is 2.65%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.11 USD by the current share price of 95.93.

Does WLK pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, WLK paid a dividend of 2.11 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-25 and the payout was 0.53 USD.

How often does WLK pay dividends?

WLK pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WLK has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-25.

WLK dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WLK for the next 4 payments are between 0.387 (-27.0%) and 0.536 (+1.1%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will WLK pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.53 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-25. The next Ex-Dividend date for Westlake Chemical (WLK) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WLK?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Westlake Chemical (WLK) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of WLK?

WLK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 16.7% per year.
Strong growth: WLK's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WLK?

WLK's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.66%. If you bought WLK's shares at 79.31 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.11 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.66% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WLK?

WLK Payout Consistency is 94.0%. 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: Westlake Chemical has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WLK have a good Dividend Yield?

WLK`s 2.65% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WLK?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WLK is 69.4%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of WLK?

WLK`s Overall Dividend Rating is 76.06%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WLK Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WLK's Outstanding Shares?

Westlake Chemical's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.03% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has WLK ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Mar 19, 2014 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
2003 99,659,300
2004 130,584,300 +31.03%
2005 130,461,500 -0.09%
2006 130,649,000 +0.14%
2007 130,577,800 -0.05%
2008 131,594,500 +0.78%
2009 132,334,300 +0.56%
2010 132,225,700 -0.08%
2011 134,065,600 +1.39%
2012 134,193,000 +0.1%
2013 134,623,600 +0.32%
2014 133,789,100 -0.62%
2015 132,106,000 -1.26%
2016 130,190,800 -1.45%
2017 130,406,500 +0.17%
2018 129,473,700 -0.72%
2019 128,571,400 -0.7%
2020 129,885,100 +1.02%
2021 128,674,400 -0.93%
2022 128,376,200 -0.23%
2023 128,165,700 -0.16%
2024 129,207,000 +0.81%
2025 128,251,400 -0.74%

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: 2026-02-06 03:11