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Dividend history and payout analysis for Westpac Banking Corporation (WBC). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.
| Metric (FY) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995 | 1994 | 1993 | 1992 | 1991 | 1990 | 1989 | 1988 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividends per share (FY) | $0.76 | $1.51 | $1.42 | $1.25 | $1.18 | $0.31 | $1.74 | $1.88 | $1.88 | $1.88 | $1.86 | $1.80 | $0.95 | $1.64 | $1.54 | $1.38 | $1.16 | $1.42 | $1.31 | $1.16 | $1.00 | $0.86 | $0.78 | $0.70 | $0.62 | $0.54 | $0.47 | $0.43 | $0.39 | $0.48 | $0.13 | $0.18 | $0.12 | $0.30 | $0.15 | $0.52 | $0.44 | $0.15 |
| Dividend yield (FY) % | N/A | 5.13% | 5.78% | 5.62% | 2.76% | 4.16% | 4.70% | 5.97% | 4.35% | 5.36% | 4.57% | 5.76% | 4.91% | 5.23% | 6.15% | 3.98% | 3.72% | 4.66% | 3.10% | 3.91% | 3.19% | 4.80% | 3.39% | 3.83% | 3.42% | 3.10% | 3.53% | 3.99% | 4.28% | 4.74% | 4.29% | 3.73% | 3.19% | 6.15% | 9.57% | 12.77% | 3.06% | 2.09% |
| Payout ratio (FY) % | N/A | 80.94% | 62.60% | 76.17% | 52.14% | 109.96% | 73.43% | 71.31% | 60.61% | 72.61% | 54.21% | 77.30% | 74.61% | 68.35% | 53.64% | 43.11% | 77.91% | 48.56% | 47.25% | 53.01% | 46.00% | 66.11% | 47.61% | 44.71% | 43.92% | 44.58% | 43.37% | 55.70% | 53.14% | 52.58% | 46.23% | 44.07% | 526.48% | -19.79% | 107.82% | 80.68% | 21.79% | 15.01% |
| Pay Date | Ex-Date | Record Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-27 | May 08, 25 | 2025-05-09 | $0.76 |
| 2024-12-19 | November 07, 24 | 2024-11-08 | $0.76 |
| 2024-06-25 | May 09, 24 | 2024-05-10 | $0.75 |
| 2023-12-19 | November 09, 23 | 2023-11-10 | $0.72 |
| 2023-06-27 | May 11, 23 | 2023-05-12 | $0.70 |
| 2022-12-20 | November 17, 22 | 2022-11-18 | $0.64 |
| 2022-06-24 | May 19, 22 | 2022-05-20 | $0.61 |
| 2021-12-21 | November 05, 21 | 2021-11-08 | $0.60 |
| 2021-06-25 | May 13, 21 | 2021-05-14 | $0.58 |
| 2020-12-18 | November 11, 20 | 2020-11-12 | $0.31 |
| 2019-12-20 | November 12, 19 | 2019-11-13 | $0.80 |
| 2019-06-24 | May 16, 19 | 2019-05-17 | $0.94 |
| 2018-12-20 | November 13, 18 | 2018-11-14 | $0.94 |
| 2018-07-04 | May 17, 18 | 2018-05-18 | $0.94 |
| 2017-12-22 | November 13, 17 | 2017-11-14 | $0.94 |
| 2017-07-04 | May 18, 17 | 2017-05-19 | $0.94 |
| 2016-12-21 | November 13, 16 | 2016-11-15 | $0.94 |
| 2016-07-04 | May 12, 16 | 2016-05-13 | $0.94 |
| 2015-12-21 | November 10, 15 | 2015-11-13 | $0.94 |
| 2015-07-02 | May 13, 15 | 2015-05-15 | $0.92 |
| 2014-12-19 | November 09, 14 | 2014-11-12 | $0.91 |
| 2014-07-02 | May 14, 14 | 2014-05-16 | $0.89 |
| 2013-12-19 | November 07, 13 | 2013-11-14 | $0.10 |
| 2013-07-02 | May 13, 13 | 2013-05-17 | $0.85 |
| 2012-12-20 | November 08, 12 | 2012-11-15 | $0.83 |
| 2012-07-02 | May 14, 12 | 2012-05-18 | $0.81 |
| 2011-12-19 | November 06, 11 | 2011-11-11 | $0.79 |
| 2011-07-04 | May 16, 11 | 2011-05-20 | $0.75 |
| 2010-12-20 | November 07, 10 | 2010-11-12 | $0.73 |
| 2010-07-02 | May 17, 10 | 2010-05-21 | $0.65 |
| 2009-12-21 | November 08, 09 | 2009-11-13 | $0.60 |
| 2009-07-02 | May 18, 09 | 2009-05-22 | $0.56 |
| 2008-12-17 | November 04, 08 | 2008-11-11 | $0.72 |
| 2008-07-02 | May 19, 08 | 2008-05-23 | $0.70 |
| 2007-12-18 | November 06, 07 | 2007-11-13 | $0.68 |
| 2007-07-02 | May 17, 07 | 2007-05-23 | $0.63 |
| 2006-12-13 | November 15, 06 | 2006-11-22 | $0.60 |
| 2006-07-03 | June 01, 06 | 2006-06-07 | $0.56 |
| 2005-12-14 | November 16, 05 | 2005-11-23 | $0.51 |
| 2005-07-01 | June 01, 05 | 2005-06-07 | $0.49 |
| 2004-12-15 | November 17, 04 | 2004-11-24 | $0.44 |
| 2004-07-02 | June 04, 04 | 2004-06-10 | $0.42 |
| 2003-12-19 | November 19, 03 | 2003-11-26 | $0.40 |
| 2003-07-04 | June 05, 03 | 2003-06-12 | $0.38 |
| 2002-12-20 | November 20, 02 | 2002-11-27 | $0.36 |
| 2002-07-05 | June 06, 02 | 2002-06-13 | $0.34 |
| 2001-12-21 | November 21, 01 | 2001-11-28 | $0.32 |
| 2001-07-06 | June 07, 01 | 2001-06-14 | $0.30 |
| 2001-01-02 | November 29, 00 | 2000-12-06 | $0.28 |
| 2000-07-07 | June 08, 00 | 2000-06-15 | $0.26 |
| 2000-01-04 | December 01, 99 | 1999-12-08 | $0.24 |
| 1999-07-02 | June 04, 99 | 1999-06-10 | $0.23 |
| 1999-01-04 | December 02, 98 | 1998-12-09 | $0.22 |
| 1998-07-03 | June 04, 98 | 1998-06-11 | $0.21 |
| 1998-01-05 | December 03, 97 | 1997-12-10 | $0.20 |
| 1997-07-04 | June 05, 97 | 1997-06-12 | $0.19 |
| 1997-01-28 | December 29, 96 | 1997-01-06 | $0.17 |
| 1996-07-05 | June 06, 96 | 1996-06-13 | $0.16 |
| 1996-01-31 | January 02, 96 | 1996-01-09 | $0.15 |
| 1995-07-07 | June 08, 95 | 1995-06-15 | $0.13 |
| 1995-01-24 | December 20, 94 | 1994-12-29 | $0.10 |
| 1994-07-04 | June 09, 94 | 1994-06-16 | $0.08 |
| 1994-01-24 | December 22, 93 | 1993-12-31 | $0.06 |
| 1993-07-08 | June 10, 93 | 1993-06-17 | $0.06 |
| 1993-01-22 | December 22, 92 | 1992-12-31 | $0.06 |
| 1992-07-09 | June 12, 92 | 1992-06-18 | $0.12 |
| 1992-01-30 | January 02, 92 | 1992-01-09 | $0.12 |
| 1991-07-05 | June 06, 91 | 1991-06-13 | $0.15 |
| 1991-01-24 | December 26, 90 | 1991-01-03 | $0.27 |
| 1990-07-06 | June 07, 90 | 1990-06-14 | $0.25 |
| 1990-01-25 | December 27, 89 | 1990-01-04 | $0.27 |
| N/A | June 05, 89 | N/A | $0.07 |
| N/A | January 01, 89 | N/A | $0.10 |
| N/A | June 10, 88 | N/A | $0.15 |
The dividend yield shows how much Westpac Banking Corporation returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.
By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Westpac Banking Corporation, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.
Comparing Westpac Banking Corporation's dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.
Analyzing Westpac Banking Corporation's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.
Investors often include Westpac Banking Corporation dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.
