Dividend Grades
vs Healthcare sector| Metric | WST | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.25% | 1.42% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 5.51% | 5.87% |
| Payout Ratio | 11.7% | 26.6% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 40 | 15 |
| 1Y Total Return | +45.2% | 16.5% |
Grades compare this stock to Healthcare sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
4.94%
3-Year Growth
5.20%
5-Year Growth
5.51%
10-Year Growth
6.57%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Jul 29, 2026
Last Payment
Aug 5, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | $0.2200 | 0.00% |
| Apr 29, 2026 | $0.2200 | 0.00% |
| Jan 28, 2026 | $0.2200 | 0.00% |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $0.2200 | +4.76% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | $0.2100 | 0.00% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.2100 | 0.00% |
| Feb 7, 2025 | $0.2100 | 0.00% |
| Nov 13, 2024 | $0.2100 | +5.00% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $0.2000 | 0.00% |
| Apr 23, 2024 | $0.2000 | 0.00% |
| Jan 30, 2024 | $0.2000 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2023 | $0.2000 | +5.26% |
| Jul 25, 2023 | $0.1900 | 0.00% |
| Apr 25, 2023 | $0.1900 | 0.00% |
| Jan 24, 2023 | $0.1900 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2022 | $0.1900 | +5.56% |
| Jul 19, 2022 | $0.1800 | 0.00% |
| Apr 19, 2022 | $0.1800 | 0.00% |
| Jan 18, 2022 | $0.1800 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2021 | $0.1800 | +5.88% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
11.7%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
13.9%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $1.93 | $47.20M |
| Q1 2025 | $1.24 | $58.10M |
| Q2 2025 | $1.82 | $101.90M |
| Q3 2025 | $1.94 | $133.90M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of August 7, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.