Is Westlake Corporation a good dividend stock?

Westlake Corporation (WLK) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.75%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is WLK's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for WLK stock is currently 2.75%.

How much does WLK pay in dividends per year?

Westlake Corporation pays an annual dividend of $2.1200 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does WLK pay dividends?

WLK stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is WLK's dividend growing?

Westlake Corporation's 3-year dividend CAGR is 14.08%.

WLK Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Westlake Corporation (WLK) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.75% as of Jul 16, 2026. It pays $2.12 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 14.44% 5-year compound annual rate.

9.88B

Market cap

–

Current P/E

18.38x

Forward P/E

2.75%

Dividend yield

$2.12

WLK dividend

Dividend safety

Moderate

Dividend coverage is moderate for WLK — worth a closer look at the full safety breakdown.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	2.59%
Operating margin	-14.13%
Pretax margin	-14.30%
Net margin	-13.50%
Effective tax rate	10.27%
ROA	-7.55%
ROE	-15.50%
D/E	0.73x
Interest coverage ratio	-9.80x

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WLK valuation

P/E	–
P/S	1.30x
P/B	1.66x
P/CF	31.41x
P/FCF	-27.42x
P/OCF	31.41x
PEG	0.17x
EV multiple	-54.36x

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Chemicals - Specialty

Industry

Westlake Corporation operates as a global producer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers, and a diverse range of building materials. Its business activities are structured into two main divisions: Performance and Essential Materials, and Housing and Infrastructure Products. The Performance and Essential Materials segment focuses on the manufacture and distribution of various chemical components, including polyethylene, styrene monomer, ethylene co-products, PVC, VCM, ethylene dichloride chlor-alkali, and related chlorinated derivatives.