Westlake (WLK) Dividend Yield, Date & History $78.96 +0.11 (+0.14%) As of 08/21/2026 03:58 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesNews and TrendsOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest Westlake Dividend SummaryDividend Yield2.68%Forward Dividend Yield2.70%Based on upcoming increaseUpcoming Ex-Dividend Date Aug. 25 Dividend Increase Track Record 21 YearsAnnualized 5-Year Dividend Growth 14.55%Dividend Payout Ratio -22.13% Westlake (WLK) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $2.12 per share and a dividend yield of 2.68%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Tuesday, August 25, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $0.5330 per share, scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026. WLK has grown its dividend for 21 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 14.55% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out -22.13% of its earnings and 15.25% of its cash flow as dividends. Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryWLK Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of Westlake's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Westlake in Dividend Calculator WLK Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Westlake's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Westlake in Dividend Yield Calculator Westlake vs. The CompetitionCompare Westlake's annual dividend and yield with averages for Materials and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeWestlakeMaterials CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$2.12$0.22$1.71Dividend Yield2.68%4.70%3.71%Track Record21 years13 years11 yearsWestlake Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings-22.13%Based on This Year's Estimate61.81%Based on Next Year's Estimate66.88%Based on Cashflow15.25% Westlake Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame Start Date End Date Export AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date8/14/2026quarterly$0.5330+$0.00300.57%2.68%8/25/20268/25/20269/10/20265/15/2026quarterly$0.53 - 2.41%5/27/20265/27/20266/11/20262/20/2026quarterly$0.53 - 2.11%3/3/20263/3/20263/18/202611/14/2025quarterly$0.53 - 3.38%11/25/202511/25/202512/11/20258/8/2025quarterly$0.53+$0.058612.43%2.68%8/19/20258/19/20259/4/2025This could be the biggest financial decision of your life… (Ad)Nvidia reports earnings Wednesday, August 26 the last of the seven AI giants to report this cycle. Larry Benedict says up to $22 trillion could move through markets once results land. During a similar shift, 40% of workers over 45 delayed retirement by an average of four years, while three overlooked stocks climbed as much as 1,415%, 1,228%, and over 1,000%.Reserve your spot for the free AI Retirement Reset briefing7/30/2025quarterly$0.4714-$0.053610.21%2.37%8/12/20258/27/20255/12/2025quarterly$0.5250 - 2.4%5/20/20255/20/20256/5/20252/21/2025quarterly$0.5250 - 1.91%3/4/20253/4/20253/19/202511/15/2024quarterly$0.5250 - 1.65%11/26/202411/26/202412/12/2024This table shows Westlake's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. Westlake Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Westlake's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Westlake is 2.68%. Learn more on WLK's dividend yield history. How much is Westlake's annual dividend? The annual dividend for WLK shares is $2.12. Learn more on WLK's annual dividend history. How often does Westlake pay dividends? Westlake pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When is Westlake's next dividend payment? Westlake's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.5330 per share will be made to shareholders on Thursday, September 10, 2026. When was Westlake's most recent dividend payment? Westlake's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.53 per share was made to shareholders on Thursday, June 11, 2026. When is Westlake's ex-dividend date? Westlake's next ex-dividend date is Tuesday, August 25, 2026. When was Westlake's most recent ex-dividend date? Westlake's most recent ex-dividend date was Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Is Westlake's dividend growing? Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 14.55% per year. What track record does Westlake have of raising its dividend? Westlake has increased its dividend for the past 21 consecutive years. When did Westlake last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.0030 on Friday, August 14, 2026. What is Westlake's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for WLK is: -22.13% based on the trailing year of earnings 61.81% based on this year's estimates 66.88% based on next year's estimates 15.25% based on cash flow Is Westlake a good dividend stock? Westlake's dividend yield of 2.69% is lower than the average Materials company that issues a dividend. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Westlake stock as a Hold, forecasting limited upside or downside, with the stock seen as fairly valued at this time. 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