Does Westlake (WLK) pay a dividend?
Yes. Westlake (WLK) pays a dividend: $2.12 per share over the last twelve months, a dividend yield of 3.15% at the latest close.
It has raised its dividend per share for 12 years in a row, growing at 14.7% a year over the last 5 years.
Based on TTM and annual data · Not a buy/sell signal
Score Breakdown
Safety
40% of composite
Growth
35% of composite
Income
25% of composite
Composite = Safety (0) × 0.40 + Growth (95) × 0.35 + Income (85) × 0.25 = 55
Dividend Safety
Earnings Payout
Not reported
FCF Payout
–
FCF Coverage
-1.0x
Dividend Growth
Per Share (TTM)
$2.12
Growth Streak
12 years
5Y CAGR
14.7%
Dividend history
| Fiscal year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.11 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | $2.05 | +19.6% |
| 2023 | $1.71 | +30.9% |
| 2022 | $1.31 | +15.3% |
| 2021 | $1.14 | +6.6% |
| 2020 | $1.07 | +3.9% |
| 2019 | $1.03 | +11.4% |
| 2018 | $0.92 | +14.8% |
| 2017 | $0.80 | +7.7% |
| 2016 | $0.74 | +7.4% |
Newest 10 of 17 fiscal years; the chart above has the full series. Each payment counts toward the fiscal year it is paid for, so a final dividend paid in spring belongs to the year before. Figures are adjusted for stock splits, so a fall is a cut.
Computed from SEC filings. Ex-dividend and payment dates are not part of those filings, so they are not shown here. This is analysis, not investment advice.
Dividend Income
Annual DPS (TTM)
$2.12
Annual Income / $10K
$315
Payment frequency, ex-dividend and payment dates are not available from SEC filings. Check your broker or the company's investor relations page for the schedule.
Yield History
Westlake (WLK) dividend: yield, safety and growth
Frequently asked
Does Westlake (WLK) pay a dividend, and how much?+
Yes, Westlake pays a regular dividend of about $2.12 per share per year (a yield of roughly 3.1%). A low headline yield is not the same as a weak dividend: what matters is how well earnings and cash flow cover the payout, not the percentage alone. The full payout history and per-share figures are on this dividends tab.
Is Westlake's dividend safe?+
Westlake's dividend looks not currently covered by free cash flow, with free cash flow covering the payout about -1.0 times over. Intrinsiqq scores its dividend safety at 0 out of 100, weighing the payout ratio, free-cash-flow coverage and balance-sheet strength. Safety matters more than yield: a payout you can rely on beats a high one you cannot.
Has Westlake grown its dividend?+
Westlake has raised its dividend for about 12 years in a row. Over the past five years the dividend has grown at roughly 14.7% a year. Consistent growth is one of the strongest signals of a durable, shareholder-friendly business, so read the streak alongside coverage on this tab.
SourceDividend analysis computed from the 10-Q filed 29 Jul 2026, covering the period ending 30 Jun 2026, as reported to the SEC. Data last refreshed 3 Oct 2026. How this is calculated.
Fiscal year ends Dec. Earnings payout = dividends / net income. FCF payout = dividends / FCF. Yield = TTM DPS / price.
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