Westlake Corporation (WLK) Dividend
Westlake Corporation (WLK) currently pays a dividend yield of 3.41%, distributing $2.13 per share annually ($0.53 per quarter). The company operates in the Basic Materials sector.
WLK dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 3.41% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $2.13 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.53 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | November 25, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | December 11, 2026 |
| Sector | Basic Materials |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $62.52 |
What WLK pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 3.41% yield, $10,000 invested in WLK generates about $341.00 per year, or roughly $85.25 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $62.52, derived from the $2.13 annual dividend and the 3.41% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 16 | $34.10 | $8.53 |
| $5,000 | 80 | $170.50 | $42.63 |
| $10,000 | 159.9 | $341.00 | $85.25 |
| $25,000 | 399.9 | $852.50 | $213.13 |
| $100,000 | 1,599.4 | $3,410.00 | $852.50 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
WLK dividend payment schedule
WLK pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is November 25, 2026, with payment on December 11, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when Westlake Corporation declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 25, 2026 | December 11, 2026 | $0.53 | Confirmed |
| February 25, 2027 | March 13, 2027 | $0.53 | Projected |
| May 25, 2027 | June 10, 2027 | $0.53 | Projected |
| August 25, 2027 | September 10, 2027 | $0.53 | Projected |
To collect a WLK dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How WLK's dividend compares
Across the 714 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 4.23%. WLK's 3.41% is 0.82 percentage points below that median, ranking 402nd of 714 by yield.
Within Basic Materials, where we track 27 names, the median yield is 1.05% — putting WLK above its sector. A yield well above the sector norm is worth a second look: it can signal a depressed share price rather than a generous payout.
What the numbers mean
Like most US dividend payers, WLK distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
WLK dividend FAQ
When is the next WLK ex-dividend date?
The next WLK ex-dividend date is November 25, 2026, with the payment scheduled for December 11, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is WLK's dividend yield?
WLK currently yields 3.41%, based on $2.13 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does WLK pay dividends?
WLK pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.53 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of WLK generate?
At the current 3.41% yield, $10,000 invested in WLK would produce roughly $341.00 per year, or about $85.25 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Is WLK a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. WLK is not currently on the Dividend Aristocrat or Dividend King list, which require 25 and 50 consecutive years of dividend increases respectively.
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