WST Dividend History & Yield
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 (in 50 days) | Nov 11, 2026 | $0.22 | $22.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 (in 141 days) | Feb 10, 2027 | $0.22 | $22.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 (in 232 days) | May 12, 2027 | $0.22 | $22.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 323 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.22 | $22.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from WST's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.88 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much WST do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,364 | $461,059 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,819 | $2,305,295 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 13,637 | $4,610,591 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.26%. $10,000 in WST would currently pay about $26 a year ($2 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
WST dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Apr 29, 2026 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Jan 28, 2026 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2025 | — | $0.22 | +4.8% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | — | $0.21 | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | — | $0.21 | +0.0% |
| Feb 7, 2025 | — | $0.21 | +0.0% |
| Nov 13, 2024 | — | $0.21 | +5.0% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Apr 23, 2024 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Jan 30, 2024 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Nov 7, 2023 | — | $0.20 | +5.3% |
| Jul 25, 2023 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Apr 25, 2023 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Jan 24, 2023 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Nov 8, 2022 | — | $0.19 | +5.6% |
| Jul 19, 2022 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Apr 19, 2022 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Jan 18, 2022 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Nov 9, 2021 | — | $0.18 | +5.9% |
| Jul 20, 2021 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Apr 20, 2021 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Jan 19, 2021 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Nov 9, 2020 | — | $0.17 | +6.2% |
Payout risk check
WST 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 West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells containment and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates in two segments, Proprietary Products and Contract-Manufactured Products. The Proprietary Products segment offers stoppers and seals for injectable packaging systems; syringe and cartridge components, including custom solutions for the needs of injectable drug applications, as well as administration systems that enhance the safe delivery of drugs through advanced reconstitution, mixing, and transfer technologies; and films, coatings, washing, and vision inspection…
Sector: Healthcare. Industry: Medical Instruments & Supplies. First dividend on our records: Jan 26, 1987. 159 payments tracked.
WST dividend FAQ
When is WST's next ex-dividend date?
WST's next ex-dividend date is Oct 28, 2026 (in 50 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.22 per share, expected on Nov 11, 2026.
How often does WST pay dividends?
WST pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.22 per share with an ex-date of Jul 29, 2026.
What is WST's dividend yield?
WST's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 0.26%, based on $0.88 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $338.11. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.88 per share, is 0.26%.
How much does WST pay per share?
WST pays about $0.22 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.88 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $88.00 a year.
Has WST grown or cut its dividend?
WST has raised its annual dividend for 23 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 5.3% a year (+4.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of WST do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.26%, you would need about 1,364 shares of WST (roughly $461,059 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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