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WST

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

WST33 yrs growth

Healthcare · Medical Instruments & Supplies · Stock · quarterly payer

$366.48

Overvalued · -58% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

0.24%

Annual Dividend

$0.88

Payout Ratio

11%

5-Yr Growth

5.5%

Ex-Date

Jul 29, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about WST's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 8, 2026, West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) has a forward dividend yield of 0.24%, based on an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and a share price of $366.48.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, WST's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (99 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) has raised its dividend for 33 consecutive years as of Oct 8, 2026, which makes it a Dividend Aristocrat by the 25-year definition.
  • WST has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • WST's most recent ex-dividend date was Jul 29, 2026, for a dividend of $0.22 per share.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, WST pays out 11% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • WST's dividend has grown at an average rate of 5.5% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for WST is $155.33 per share, 58% below the $366.48 share price, so WST screens as overvalued.
  • West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "WST Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 8, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/WST

Summary

As of Oct 8, 2026, West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) yields 0.24% ($0.88 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (99/100) and has 33 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is WST a good dividend stock?

Yes

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.24% ($0.88/yr), with 33 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 33 consecutive years of growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (11%)
  • Strong 5.5% 5-yr dividend growth
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.24%
Payout Ratio
11%
Annual Dividend
$0.88
5-Yr Avg Growth
5.5%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jul 29, 2026
Years of Growth
33
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.13
Market Cap
$25.8B
P/E Ratio
46.9
5-Yr Total Return
-15%
52-Week Range
$223.83 – $386.00
Dividend Safety
A · 99/100
Ever Cut?
No
WST ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jul 29, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →WST dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WST a good dividend stock?

Yes. West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.24% ($0.88/yr), with 33 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is WST undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, WST's fair value is about $155.33 versus a $366.48 share price — so it looks overvalued (-58% vs. fair value).

Is WST's dividend safe?

WST has a dividend-safety grade of A (99/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 33-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is WST's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for WST is about $155.33 per share, about 58% below the current $366.48 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is WST a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data WST screens as "yes" and overvalued. West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.24% ($0.88/yr), with 33 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will WST cut its dividend?

WST earns a dividend-safety grade of A (99/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does WST pay a dividend?

Yes. West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.88 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.24%.

What is WST's dividend yield?

As of Oct 8, 2026, WST's forward dividend yield is 0.24%, based on a $0.88 annual dividend and a $366.48 share price.

What is WST's dividend per share?

As of Oct 8, 2026, WST pays $0.88 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is WST's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 8, 2026, WST's payout ratio is 11% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has WST grown its dividend?

As of Oct 8, 2026, WST has increased its dividend for 33 consecutive years.

When is the next WST ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 8, 2026, WST's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Jul 29, 2026, for $0.22 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.88 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$22.00
Annual$88.00
Monthly avg$7.33

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