Westpac Banking Corporation Dividend History ASX WBC Dividends Yield and Payout Ratio



Westpac Banking Corporation paid dividend of 72c per share on 19 Dec 2023. The ex-dividend date for this dividend was 09 Nov 2023. The dividend amount was paid at franking rate of 100%. Westpac Banking Corporation is paying dividends since or before Jun 2022.

The dividend yield of WBC is 5.46%. The dividend yield is defined as amount of dividend paid divided by the share price.

The average dividend yield in last 5 years is 5.40%. The WBC dividend payout ratio is 68.65%. The dividend payout ratio is defined as dividend amount divided by earning per share (EPS). If the dividend payout ratio is more than 100% then it means the company is paying more in dividend than what it is currently earning. For a good dividend paying company the ideal payout ratio should be less than 70%.


Key Dividend Metrics

Dividend yield
5.46%
Dividend amount
$1.42
Payout ratio
68.65%
5Y Avg. yield
5.40%

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Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC) Latest Dividend

Following is the latest dividend details announced to the eligible shareholders of Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC). The dividend was paid to those shareholders who held the shares until the ex-dividend date.

Ex. Dividend Date Thursday, 09 Nov 2023
Dividend Payment Date Tuesday, 19 Dec 2023
Dividend Amount 72c
Franking Rate 100%
Dividend Type

Westpac Banking Corporation Dividend History

Following table shows the history of dividend amount, ex-dividend date, payment date for Westpac Banking Corporation.

Ex-Date Pay-Date Amount Franking rate Type
09 Nov 2023 19 Dec 2023 72c 100%
17 Nov 2022 20 Dec 2022 64c 100%
13 May 2021 25 Jun 2021 58c 100%
12 Nov 2019 20 Dec 2019 80c 100%
16 May 2019 24 Jun 2019 94c 100%
13 Nov 2018 20 Dec 2018 94c 100%
17 May 2018 04 Jul 2018 94c 100%
13 Nov 2017 22 Dec 2017 94c 100%
18 May 2017 04 Jul 2017 94c 100%
14 Nov 2016 21 Dec 2016 94c 100%
12 May 2016 04 Jul 2016 94c 100%
11 Nov 2015 21 Dec 2015 94c 100%
13 May 2015 02 Jul 2015 93c 100%
10 Nov 2014 19 Dec 2014 92c 100%
14 May 2014 02 Jul 2014 90c 100%
08 Nov 2013 19 Dec 2013 98c 100%
13 May 2013 02 Jul 2013 96c 100%
09 Nov 2012 20 Dec 2012 84c 100%
14 May 2012 02 Jul 2012 82c 100%
07 Nov 2011 19 Dec 2011 80c 100%
16 May 2011 04 Jul 2011 76c 100%
08 Nov 2010 20 Dec 2010 74c 100%
17 May 2010 02 Jul 2010 65c 100%
Invalid date 24 Jun 2022 61c 100%

Westpac Banking Corporation Dividend Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the ex-dividend date of Westpac Banking Corporation (WBC)?

The ex-dividend date for most recent dividend of Westpac Banking Corporation was 09 Nov 2023.

2. What is the payment date for most recent dividend of Westpac Banking Corporation (WBC)?

As per the latest dividend details, the dividend payment date was 19 Dec 2023.

3. What is the dividend yield of Westpac Banking Corporation (WBC)?

The trailing twelve months dividend yield of Westpac Banking Corporation is 5.46%.

4. How often does the Westpac Banking Corporation (WBC) pays Dividends?

In 2023, Westpac Banking Corporation paid dividends in Invalid date making its dividend payment frequency 1 times in a year.

5. What is the dividend payout ratio of Westpac Banking Corporation (WBC)?

The latest dividend payout ratio of Westpac Banking Corporation (WBC) was 68.65%.

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