West Pharmaceutical (WST) | Dividend History & Payments | 1995 - 2025
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TL;DR: West Pharmaceutical Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics
West Pharmaceutical has paid $0.83 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 0.38%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 0.07%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $2.37 per share in dividends.
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Apr 30, 2025
12-Month Dividend
$0.83
12-Month Div. Yield
0.38%
3-Year Total Dividend
$2.37
3-Year Avg Dividend
$0.79
3-Year Avg Yield
0.07%
Last 5Y Dividend
$3.59
All Time Dividend
$10.74
Date Range
Jul 1995 - Apr 2025
West Pharmaceutical Yearly Dividend History Chart
West Pharmaceutical Dividend History From 1995 - 2025
Yearly Dividend Summary
| Year | Payments | Total Amount | Avg Amount | Avg Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | $0.42 | $0.21 | 0.20% |
| 2024 | 4 | $0.81 | $0.20 | 0.24% |
| 2023 | 4 | $0.77 | $0.19 | 0.23% |
| 2022 | 4 | $0.73 | $0.18 | 0.23% |
| 2021 | 4 | $0.69 | $0.17 | 0.19% |
| 2020 | 4 | $0.65 | $0.16 | 0.29% |
| 2019 | 4 | $0.61 | $0.15 | 0.49% |
| 2018 | 4 | $0.57 | $0.14 | 0.58% |
| 2017 | 4 | $0.53 | $0.13 | 0.60% |
| 2016 | 4 | $0.49 | $0.12 | 0.70% |
| 2015 | 4 | $0.45 | $0.11 | 0.80% |
| 2014 | 4 | $0.41 | $0.10 | 0.93% |
| 2013 | 4 | $0.40 | $0.10 | 1.11% |
| 2012 | 4 | $0.37 | $0.09 | 1.59% |
| 2011 | 4 | $0.36 | $0.09 | 1.70% |
| 2010 | 4 | $0.33 | $0.08 | 1.75% |
| 2009 | 4 | $0.29 | $0.07 | 1.63% |
| 2008 | 4 | $0.28 | $0.07 | 1.33% |
| 2007 | 4 | $0.28 | $0.07 | 1.22% |
| 2006 | 3 | $0.19 | $0.06 | 1.04% |
| 2005 | 4 | $0.24 | $0.06 | 1.85% |
| 2004 | 4 | $0.15 | $0.04 | 1.56% |
| 2003 | 4 | $0.12 | $0.03 | 1.93% |
| 2002 | 4 | $0.09 | $0.02 | 1.47% |
| 2001 | 4 | $0.08 | $0.02 | 1.25% |
| 2000 | 4 | $0.08 | $0.02 | 1.32% |
| 1999 | 4 | $0.08 | $0.02 | 0.90% |
| 1998 | 4 | $0.08 | $0.02 | 1.08% |
| 1997 | 4 | $0.08 | $0.02 | 1.08% |
| 1996 | 4 | $0.08 | $0.02 | 1.29% |
| 1995 | 2 | $0.03 | $0.02 | 0.45% |
Detailed Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.21 | 0.10% | $211.29 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | $0.21 | 0.10% | $214.73 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | $0.21 | 0.07% | $314.49 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $0.20 | 0.07% | $300.28 |
| Apr 23, 2024 | $0.20 | 0.06% | $360.43 |
| Jan 30, 2024 | $0.20 | 0.05% | $381.02 |
| Nov 7, 2023 | $0.20 | 0.06% | $341.65 |
| Jul 25, 2023 | $0.19 | 0.05% | $365.46 |
| Apr 25, 2023 | $0.19 | 0.05% | $361.24 |
| Jan 24, 2023 | $0.19 | 0.07% | $268.62 |
| Nov 8, 2022 | $0.19 | 0.08% | $250.93 |
| Jul 19, 2022 | $0.18 | 0.06% | $313.64 |
| Apr 19, 2022 | $0.18 | 0.05% | $349.77 |
| Jan 18, 2022 | $0.18 | 0.05% | $367.80 |
| Nov 9, 2021 | $0.18 | 0.04% | $419.21 |
| Jul 20, 2021 | $0.17 | 0.04% | $381.07 |
| Apr 20, 2021 | $0.17 | 0.05% | $323.68 |
| Jan 19, 2021 | $0.17 | 0.06% | $300.09 |
| Nov 9, 2020 | $0.17 | 0.06% | $290.97 |
| Jul 28, 2020 | $0.16 | 0.06% | $268.87 |
| Apr 21, 2020 | $0.16 | 0.08% | $195.54 |
| Jan 21, 2020 | $0.16 | 0.10% | $155.75 |
| Oct 22, 2019 | $0.16 | 0.11% | $140.89 |
| Jul 23, 2019 | $0.15 | 0.11% | $136.91 |
| Apr 16, 2019 | $0.15 | 0.13% | $111.52 |
| Jan 22, 2019 | $0.15 | 0.14% | $106.73 |
| Oct 23, 2018 | $0.15 | 0.15% | $101.13 |
| Jul 17, 2018 | $0.14 | 0.14% | $99.61 |
| Apr 17, 2018 | $0.14 | 0.15% | $91.02 |
| Jan 17, 2018 | $0.14 | 0.14% | $100.61 |
| Oct 17, 2017 | $0.14 | 0.15% | $93.84 |
| Jul 17, 2017 | $0.13 | 0.14% | $93.00 |
| Apr 17, 2017 | $0.13 | 0.16% | $81.90 |
| Jan 13, 2017 | $0.13 | 0.16% | $83.54 |
| Oct 17, 2016 | $0.13 | 0.18% | $71.68 |
| Jul 18, 2016 | $0.12 | 0.15% | $78.02 |
| Apr 18, 2016 | $0.12 | 0.17% | $72.37 |
| Jan 15, 2016 | $0.12 | 0.21% | $57.94 |
| Oct 19, 2015 | $0.12 | 0.21% | $57.02 |
| Jul 20, 2015 | $0.11 | 0.18% | $59.80 |
| Apr 20, 2015 | $0.11 | 0.19% | $57.38 |
| Jan 16, 2015 | $0.11 | 0.22% | $50.70 |
| Oct 20, 2014 | $0.11 | 0.24% | $45.48 |
| Jul 21, 2014 | $0.10 | 0.25% | $40.34 |
| Apr 21, 2014 | $0.10 | 0.24% | $42.05 |
| Jan 17, 2014 | $0.10 | 0.21% | $48.21 |
| Oct 21, 2013 | $0.10 | 0.22% | $46.11 |
| Jul 22, 2013 | $0.10 | 0.26% | $36.40 |
| Apr 15, 2013 | $0.10 | 0.30% | $31.90 |
| Jan 18, 2013 | $0.10 | 0.32% | $29.41 |
| Oct 22, 2012 | $0.10 | 0.36% | $26.70 |
| Jul 16, 2012 | $0.09 | 0.36% | $25.08 |
| Apr 16, 2012 | $0.09 | 0.42% | $21.44 |
| Jan 13, 2012 | $0.09 | 0.45% | $19.94 |
| Oct 17, 2011 | $0.09 | 0.47% | $19.34 |
| Jul 18, 2011 | $0.09 | 0.37% | $23.23 |
| Apr 18, 2011 | $0.09 | 0.37% | $22.69 |
| Jan 14, 2011 | $0.09 | 0.44% | $19.41 |
| Oct 18, 2010 | $0.09 | 0.47% | $18.05 |
| Jul 19, 2010 | $0.08 | 0.45% | $17.70 |
| Apr 19, 2010 | $0.08 | 0.38% | $21.23 |
| Jan 15, 2010 | $0.08 | 0.43% | $18.58 |
| Oct 19, 2009 | $0.08 | 0.39% | $20.57 |
| Jul 20, 2009 | $0.07 | 0.42% | $17.84 |
| Apr 20, 2009 | $0.07 | 0.46% | $16.33 |
| Jan 16, 2009 | $0.07 | 0.46% | $16.34 |
| Oct 20, 2008 | $0.07 | 0.40% | $18.93 |
| Jul 21, 2008 | $0.07 | 0.31% | $22.86 |
| Apr 21, 2008 | $0.07 | 0.30% | $23.28 |
| Jan 18, 2008 | $0.07 | 0.37% | $18.97 |
| Oct 22, 2007 | $0.07 | 0.34% | $20.42 |
| Jul 16, 2007 | $0.07 | 0.26% | $24.74 |
| Apr 16, 2007 | $0.07 | 0.28% | $23.56 |
| Jan 22, 2007 | $0.07 | 0.28% | $23.30 |
| Oct 16, 2006 | $0.07 | 0.31% | $20.93 |
| Jul 17, 2006 | $0.06 | 0.32% | $18.75 |
| Jan 13, 2006 | $0.06 | 0.40% | $15.14 |
| Oct 17, 2005 | $0.06 | 0.51% | $11.88 |
| Jul 18, 2005 | $0.06 | 0.40% | $13.65 |
| Apr 18, 2005 | $0.06 | 0.41% | $13.31 |
| Jan 14, 2005 | $0.06 | 0.42% | $12.95 |
| Oct 18, 2004 | $0.06 | 0.54% | $10.20 |
| Jul 19, 2004 | $0.03 | 0.27% | $9.71 |
| Apr 19, 2004 | $0.03 | 0.27% | $9.78 |
| Jan 16, 2004 | $0.03 | 0.30% | $8.87 |
| Oct 20, 2003 | $0.03 | 0.33% | $7.88 |
| Jul 21, 2003 | $0.03 | 0.41% | $6.16 |
| Apr 21, 2003 | $0.03 | 0.45% | $5.57 |
| Jan 17, 2003 | $0.03 | 0.47% | $5.29 |
| Oct 21, 2002 | $0.03 | 0.54% | $4.62 |
| Jul 22, 2002 | $0.02 | 0.38% | $6.22 |
| Apr 15, 2002 | $0.02 | 0.32% | $7.39 |
| Jan 18, 2002 | $0.02 | 0.37% | $6.34 |
| Oct 22, 2001 | $0.02 | 0.39% | $6.12 |
| Jul 16, 2001 | $0.02 | 0.33% | $6.91 |
| Apr 16, 2001 | $0.02 | 0.35% | $6.47 |
| Jan 22, 2001 | $0.02 | 0.37% | $6.12 |
| Oct 16, 2000 | $0.02 | 0.41% | $5.48 |
| Jul 17, 2000 | $0.02 | 0.42% | $5.09 |
| Apr 17, 2000 | $0.02 | 0.35% | $6.05 |
| Jan 14, 2000 | $0.02 | 0.28% | $7.62 |
| Oct 18, 1999 | $0.02 | 0.25% | $8.50 |
| Jul 19, 1999 | $0.02 | 0.20% | $9.97 |
| Apr 19, 1999 | $0.02 | 0.25% | $8.14 |
| Jan 15, 1999 | $0.02 | 0.23% | $8.78 |
| Oct 19, 1998 | $0.02 | 0.27% | $7.36 |
| Jul 20, 1998 | $0.02 | 0.26% | $7.22 |
| Apr 20, 1998 | $0.02 | 0.24% | $7.91 |
| Jan 16, 1998 | $0.02 | 0.26% | $7.25 |
| Oct 20, 1997 | $0.02 | 0.23% | $8.31 |
| Jul 21, 1997 | $0.02 | 0.24% | $7.34 |
| Apr 21, 1997 | $0.02 | 0.25% | $6.94 |
| Jan 17, 1997 | $0.02 | 0.25% | $6.91 |
| Oct 21, 1996 | $0.02 | 0.26% | $6.72 |
| Jul 22, 1996 | $0.02 | 0.26% | $6.16 |
| Apr 15, 1996 | $0.02 | 0.28% | $5.72 |
| Jan 22, 1996 | $0.02 | 0.27% | $6.12 |
| Oct 16, 1995 | $0.02 | 0.26% | $6.22 |
| Jul 17, 1995 | $0.01 | 0.21% | $7.16 |
West Pharmaceutical Dividend Comparison With Its Peer Companies
| Company | Annual Amount | Current Yield | 3Y Avg Yield | 3Y Avg Amount | EX DIV. DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alcon
ALC | - | - | 0.30% | $0.17 | May 14, 2024 |
| $3.03 | 1.80% | 0.40% | $3.16 | Mar 10, 2025 | |
ResMed
RMD | $1.59 | 0.63% | 0.23% | $1.60 | Feb 13, 2025 |
| $0.83 | 0.38% | 0.07% | $0.79 | Apr 30, 2025 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- For how long has West Pharmaceutical been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
- West Pharmaceutical has been paying dividends for 30 years, from 1995 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $10.74 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
- When was West Pharmaceutical's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
- West Pharmaceutical's most recent dividend payment was $0.21 per share, with an ex-dividend date of April 30, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
- What was West Pharmaceutical's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
- West Pharmaceutical's highest annual dividend was paid in 2024, when the company distributed $0.81 per share across 4 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
- How do West Pharmaceutical's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?
- Comparing West Pharmaceutical's dividend payments, the company paid $0.77 per share in 2023 versus $0.81 per share in 2024, representing an increase of $0.04. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
- How much would a $10,000.00 investment in West Pharmaceutical have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
- Over the past 10 years, West Pharmaceutical has paid a total of $6.39 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $265.19 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.
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