Westlake Corporation | Mid-cap | Basic Materials
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Westlake Dividend Key Statistics

Westlake is expected to pay $2.10 per share annually, representing a forward dividend yield of 2.78%. The company's 5-year average dividend yield stands at 1.37%. The company maintains a payout ratio of 69.40%, indicating how much of its earnings are distributed as dividends.

Expected Annual Dividend $2.10
Expected Yield 2.78%
Last 12-Month Dividend $2.05
Current Yield 2.71%
5-Year Avg Yield 1.37%
Last 5Y Dividend $6.28
Payout Ratio 69.40%
Date Range Nov 2004 - Nov 2024
All Time Dividend $14.69
Last Ex-Dividend Date May 20, 2025

Westlake Yearly Dividend History Chart

Dividend Payment History

Ex-Date Amount Yield Stock Price
Nov 26, 2024 $0.53 0.42% $124.34
Aug 20, 2024 $0.53 0.36% $145.44
May 20, 2024 $0.50 0.32% $158.56
Feb 27, 2024 $0.50 0.35% $141.68
Nov 20, 2023 $0.50 0.39% $129.42
May 22, 2023 $0.36 0.32% $111.88
Feb 28, 2023 $0.36 0.32% $110.43
Nov 23, 2022 $0.36 0.33% $108.64
Aug 19, 2022 $0.36 0.33% $106.97
May 20, 2022 $0.30 0.23% $132.00
Feb 28, 2022 $0.30 0.27% $111.94
Nov 22, 2021 $0.30 0.30% $99.17
Aug 23, 2021 $0.30 0.34% $88.53
May 24, 2021 $0.27 0.27% $100.87
Mar 1, 2021 $0.27 0.30% $89.40
Nov 23, 2020 $0.27 0.35% $77.17
Aug 24, 2020 $0.27 0.44% $61.18
May 22, 2020 $0.26 0.55% $47.70
Feb 24, 2020 $0.26 0.47% $55.87
Nov 25, 2019 $0.26 0.38% $68.68
Aug 26, 2019 $0.26 0.45% $58.59
May 28, 2019 $0.25 0.39% $63.47
Feb 26, 2019 $0.25 0.37% $67.53
Nov 26, 2018 $0.25 0.34% $72.49
Aug 27, 2018 $0.25 0.26% $94.57

Complete Dividend Payment History

Ex-Date Amount Yield Stock Price
Nov 26, 2024 $0.53 0.42% $124.34
Aug 20, 2024 $0.53 0.36% $145.44
May 20, 2024 $0.50 0.32% $158.56
Feb 27, 2024 $0.50 0.35% $141.68
Nov 20, 2023 $0.50 0.39% $129.42
May 22, 2023 $0.36 0.32% $111.88
Feb 28, 2023 $0.36 0.32% $110.43
Nov 23, 2022 $0.36 0.33% $108.64
Aug 19, 2022 $0.36 0.33% $106.97
May 20, 2022 $0.30 0.23% $132.00
Feb 28, 2022 $0.30 0.27% $111.94
Nov 22, 2021 $0.30 0.30% $99.17
Aug 23, 2021 $0.30 0.34% $88.53
May 24, 2021 $0.27 0.27% $100.87
Mar 1, 2021 $0.27 0.30% $89.40
Nov 23, 2020 $0.27 0.35% $77.17
Aug 24, 2020 $0.27 0.44% $61.18
May 22, 2020 $0.26 0.55% $47.70
Feb 24, 2020 $0.26 0.47% $55.87
Nov 25, 2019 $0.26 0.38% $68.68
Aug 26, 2019 $0.26 0.45% $58.59
May 28, 2019 $0.25 0.39% $63.47
Feb 26, 2019 $0.25 0.37% $67.53
Nov 26, 2018 $0.25 0.34% $72.49
Aug 27, 2018 $0.25 0.26% $94.57
May 29, 2018 $0.21 0.18% $117.67
Feb 26, 2018 $0.21 0.19% $109.25
Nov 24, 2017 $0.21 0.21% $98.54
Aug 30, 2017 $0.21 0.27% $76.58
May 25, 2017 $0.19 0.30% $62.93
Feb 24, 2017 $0.19 0.29% $65.76
Nov 29, 2016 $0.19 0.33% $57.21
Aug 31, 2016 $0.19 0.38% $50.53
May 19, 2016 $0.18 0.41% $44.14
Feb 25, 2016 $0.18 0.40% $45.19
Dec 2, 2015 $0.18 0.34% $54.05
Sep 2, 2015 $0.18 0.35% $51.28
May 27, 2015 $0.17 0.23% $70.96
Mar 3, 2015 $0.17 0.25% $65.78
Dec 3, 2014 $0.17 0.30% $54.35
Sep 3, 2014 $0.17 0.18% $93.23
May 28, 2014 $0.13 0.15% $82.33
Feb 26, 2014 $0.06 0.09% $68.22
Dec 4, 2013 $0.11 0.20% $56.38
Sep 6, 2013 $0.11 0.22% $51.64
May 31, 2013 $0.09 0.20% $47.04
Feb 27, 2013 $0.09 0.20% $46.93
Nov 27, 2012 $1.88 4.94% $37.97
Nov 21, 2012 $0.09 0.26% $36.21
Aug 28, 2012 $0.09 0.26% $35.72
May 31, 2012 $0.04 0.14% $25.85
Mar 5, 2012 $0.04 0.12% $30.75
Nov 29, 2011 $0.04 0.18% $20.51
Aug 31, 2011 $0.04 0.18% $20.14
Jun 1, 2011 $0.03 0.12% $25.66
Mar 9, 2011 $0.03 0.13% $24.90
Nov 30, 2010 $0.03 0.16% $20.31
Aug 30, 2010 $0.03 0.23% $13.68
Jun 1, 2010 $0.03 0.30% $9.61
Mar 15, 2010 $0.03 0.25% $11.68
Aug 31, 2009 $0.03 0.24% $12.12
May 26, 2009 $0.03 0.25% $10.48
Mar 5, 2009 $0.03 0.41% $6.43
Nov 28, 2008 $0.03 0.33% $7.86
Aug 26, 2008 $0.03 0.29% $9.14
Feb 27, 2008 $0.03 0.34% $7.43
Nov 27, 2007 $0.03 0.24% $10.34
Aug 28, 2007 $0.03 0.19% $12.98
May 30, 2007 $0.02 0.14% $14.29
Mar 1, 2007 $0.02 0.14% $13.94
Nov 15, 2006 $0.02 0.12% $16.75
Aug 28, 2006 $0.02 0.13% $15.14
May 24, 2006 $0.01 0.09% $15.45
Nov 17, 2005 $0.01 0.10% $14.43
Aug 26, 2005 $0.01 0.10% $13.95
May 26, 2005 $0.01 0.09% $12.20
Mar 1, 2005 $0.01 0.06% $18.25
Nov 18, 2004 $0.01 0.07% $14.73

Yearly Dividend Summary

Year Payments Total Amount Average Amount Average Yield
2024 4 $2.06 $0.52 1.45%
2023 3 $1.22 $0.41 1.04%
2022 4 $1.32 $0.33 1.15%
2021 4 $1.14 $0.28 1.21%
2020 4 $1.06 $0.26 1.75%
2019 4 $1.02 $0.26 1.58%
2018 4 $0.92 $0.23 0.93%
2017 4 $0.80 $0.20 1.05%
2016 4 $0.74 $0.18 1.50%
2015 4 $0.70 $0.18 1.16%
2014 4 $0.53 $0.13 0.71%
2013 4 $0.40 $0.10 0.79%
2012 5 $2.14 $0.43 6.43%
2011 4 $0.14 $0.04 0.61%
2010 4 $0.12 $0.03 0.87%
2009 3 $0.09 $0.03 0.93%
2008 3 $0.09 $0.03 1.11%
2007 4 $0.10 $0.02 0.78%
2006 3 $0.05 $0.02 0.32%
2005 4 $0.04 $0.01 0.27%
2004 1 $0.01 $0.01 0.07%

Westlake & Peers | Dividend Comparison

Company Annual Rate Current Yield 5Y Avg Yield Payout Ratio EX DIV. DATE
Albemarle ALB
$1.62 2.66% 1.16% 57.97% Jun 13, 2025
Eastman Chemical EMN
$3.28 4.31% 3.23% 41.78% Jun 13, 2025
Linde plc LIN
$5.78 1.26% 1.36% 41.15% Jun 4, 2025
Sherwin-Williams SHW
$2.93 0.87% 0.84% 27.74% May 16, 2025
Westlake WLK
$2.05 2.71% 1.37% 69.40% May 20, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

For how long has Westlake been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
Westlake has been paying dividends for 20 years, from 2004 to 2024. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $14.69 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
When was Westlake's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
Westlake's most recent dividend payment was $0.53 per share, with an ex-dividend date of November 26, 2024. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
What was Westlake's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
Westlake's highest annual dividend was paid in 2012, when the company distributed $2.14 per share across 5 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
How do Westlake's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?
Comparing Westlake's dividend payments, the company paid $1.22 per share in 2023 versus $2.06 per share in 2024, representing an increase of $0.84. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
How much would a 10,000 investment in Westlake have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
Over the past 10 years, Westlake has paid a total of $10.64 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000 investment would have generated approximately $1,392.31 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.

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Dividend data is provided for informational purposes only. Ex-dates, amounts, and yields may be subject to adjustments. Devyara does not guarantee the accuracy of the dividend data displayed.