STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$1.86
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$2.00
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
1.25%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
2.29%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Dec 11, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Nov 25, 2025
1.38 %
-28.32
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | 0.53 | Nov 25, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Aug 08, 2025 | 0.53 | Aug 19, 2025 | Aug 19, 2025 | Sep 04, 2025 |
| May 09, 2025 | 0.525 | May 20, 2025 | May 20, 2025 | Jun 05, 2025 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 0.525 | Mar 04, 2025 | Mar 04, 2025 | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | 0.525 | Nov 26, 2024 | Nov 26, 2024 | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Aug 09, 2024 | 0.525 | Aug 20, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 | Sep 05, 2024 |
| May 10, 2024 | 0.5 | May 20, 2024 | May 21, 2024 | Jun 06, 2024 |
| Feb 16, 2024 | 0.5 | Feb 27, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Nov 10, 2023 | 0.5 | Nov 20, 2023 | Nov 21, 2023 | Dec 06, 2023 |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 0.5 | Aug 24, 2023 | Aug 25, 2023 | Sep 12, 2023 |
| May 12, 2023 | 0.357 | May 22, 2023 | May 23, 2023 | Jun 08, 2023 |
| Feb 17, 2023 | 0.357 | Feb 28, 2023 | Mar 01, 2023 | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Nov 11, 2022 | 0.357 | Nov 23, 2022 | Nov 25, 2022 | Dec 09, 2022 |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 0.357 | Aug 19, 2022 | Aug 22, 2022 | Sep 06, 2022 |
| May 13, 2022 | 0.297 | May 20, 2022 | May 23, 2022 | Jun 07, 2022 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2014 | 2:1 | +0.72% | +1.44% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Westlake Corporation (WLK) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Westlake Corporation is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is WLK's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. WLK's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 1.25.
When did WLK last pay a dividend?
WLK last paid dividends on 2025-12-11, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-11-25.
When was the last time WLK stock split?
WLK stock split took place on 19-03-2014.
How did WLK's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Mar 19, 2014, when Westlake Corporation went through a 2:1 split leaving the shareholder with 2 share(s) who previously owned 1 WLK share(s).