WLK Dividend History & Yield
Westlake Corporation · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 (in 79 days) | Dec 11, 2026 | $0.533 | $53.30 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 1, 2027 (in 173 days) | Mar 15, 2027 | $0.533 | $53.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 3, 2027 (in 267 days) | Jun 17, 2027 | $0.533 | $53.30 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 5, 2027 (in 361 days) | Sep 19, 2027 | $0.533 | $53.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from WLK's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.132 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much WLK do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 563 | $42,073 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,815 | $210,366 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,629 | $420,732 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.85%. $10,000 in WLK would currently pay about $285 a year ($24 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
WLK dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | — | $0.533 | +0.6% |
| May 27, 2026 | — | $0.53 | +0.0% |
| Mar 3, 2026 | — | $0.53 | +0.0% |
| Nov 25, 2025 | — | $0.53 | +0.0% |
| Aug 19, 2025 | — | $0.53 | +1.0% |
| May 20, 2025 | — | $0.525 | +0.0% |
| Mar 4, 2025 | — | $0.525 | +0.0% |
| Nov 26, 2024 | — | $0.525 | +0.0% |
| Aug 20, 2024 | — | $0.525 | +5.0% |
| May 20, 2024 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2024 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Nov 20, 2023 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Aug 24, 2023 | — | $0.50 | +40.1% |
| May 22, 2023 | — | $0.357 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2023 | — | $0.357 | +0.0% |
| Nov 23, 2022 | — | $0.357 | +0.0% |
| Aug 19, 2022 | — | $0.357 | +19.8% |
| May 20, 2022 | — | $0.298 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2022 | — | $0.298 | +0.0% |
| Nov 22, 2021 | — | $0.298 | +0.0% |
| Aug 23, 2021 | — | $0.298 | +10.4% |
| May 24, 2021 | — | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| Mar 1, 2021 | — | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| Nov 23, 2020 | — | $0.27 | +0.0% |
WLK dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Raised 0.6% | $0.53 | $0.533 | Paid |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Raised 1.0% | $0.525 | $0.53 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
WLK scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Westlake Corporation
Westlake Corporation manufactures and markets performance and essential materials, and housing and infrastructure products in the United States, Canada, Germany, China, Mexico, Brazil, France, Italy, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Performance and Essential Materials and The Housing and Infrastructure Products. The Performance and Essential Materials segment offers ethylene, polyethylene, chlor-alkali, chlorinated derivative products, ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride monomer, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), epoxy specialty resins, and base epoxy resins and intermediaries.
Sector: Basic Materials. Industry: Specialty Chemicals. First dividend on our records: Nov 18, 2004. 88 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
WLK dividend FAQ
When is WLK's next ex-dividend date?
WLK's next ex-dividend date is Nov 27, 2026 (in 79 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.533 per share, expected on Dec 11, 2026.
How often does WLK pay dividends?
WLK pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.533 per share with an ex-date of Aug 25, 2026.
What is WLK's dividend yield?
WLK's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.84%, based on $2.123 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $74.75. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.132 per share, is 2.85%.
How much does WLK pay per share?
WLK pays about $0.533 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.132 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $213.20 a year.
Has WLK grown or cut its dividend?
WLK has raised its annual dividend for 21 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 13.9% a year (+0.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of WLK do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.85%, you would need about 563 shares of WLK (roughly $42,073 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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