Stepan Dividend
The Dividend of Stepan (SCL) as of Aug 6, 2026 is 1.55 USD. In the previous year, Dividend was 1.51 USD — a change of 2.65% (higher).
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Dividend
1.55USD
YoY
2.65%
Dividend yield
2.42 %
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How much dividend does Stepan 2026 pay?
According to the latest status from August 2026, Stepan paid a total of 1.55 USD per share in dividends within the last 12 months. With the current Stepan price of 64.03 USD, this corresponds to a dividend yield of 2.42 %. A dividend is paid times per year.
Stepan currently offers a dividend yield of about 2.42%. The payout ratio is around 76% of earnings. The dividend has grown at 3.5% per year over the past 19 years.
Historical Stepan Dividends
A dividend is paid times per year. Last year, the payout months were April, June, September and December.
| Paydate | Dividend |
|---|---|
| 4/2/2026 | 0.40USD |
| 12/28/2025 | 0.40USD |
| 9/29/2025 | 0.39USD |
| 6/30/2025 | 0.39USD |
| 4/3/2025 | 0.39USD |
| 12/29/2024 | 0.39USD |
| 9/30/2024 | 0.38USD |
| 7/1/2024 | 0.38USD |
| 3/29/2024 | 0.38USD |
| 12/29/2023 | 0.38USD |
| 9/30/2023 | 0.37USD |
| 6/30/2023 | 0.37USD |
| 4/2/2023 | 0.37USD |
| 12/29/2022 | 0.37USD |
| 9/30/2022 | 0.34USD |
| 6/27/2022 | 0.34USD |
| 4/3/2022 | 0.34USD |
| 12/29/2021 | 0.34USD |
| 9/30/2021 | 0.31USD |
| 6/27/2021 | 0.31USD |
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Is the Stepan Dividend Safe?
Stepan has been increasing the dividend for 9 years.
Over the past 10 years, Stepan has increased it by an annual 5.47%.
Over a five-year period, the distribution rose by 6.52%.
Analysts expect a Dividend Increase of 0.96% for the current fiscal year.
Stepan dividend payout ratio
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Understanding Stepan's Dividend Distributions
Stepan’s dividends are a portion of the company’s profits distributed to shareholders. It is a critical indicator of the company’s financial health and attractiveness to investors. Dividends provide investors with a steady income stream, in addition to any profits that may come from selling the stock at a higher price than the purchase price.
Year-to-Year Comparison
Examining Stepan's dividend distributions over the years can highlight the company’s profitability and stability. A consistent or increasing dividend payout can indicate a financially healthy company with predictable earnings, while fluctuations or reductions in dividends can suggest underlying financial or operational challenges.
Impact on Investments
Stepan's dividend payments are an essential factor for income-focused investors. A robust dividend payout can enhance the stock’s appeal, offering regular income in addition to potential capital gains. It also can indicate the company's confidence in its future earnings, making it a significant consideration in investment decisions.
Interpreting Dividend Fluctuations
Changes in Stepan’s dividends can result from shifts in the company’s earnings, financial policies, or reinvestment strategies. An increase in dividends often signals financial stability, while a decrease may indicate a need to conserve cash or reinvest profits to fuel growth, each scenario having different implications for investors.
Stepan Stock analysis
Frequently Asked Questions about Stepan stock
Over the past 12 months, Stepan paid a dividend of 1.55 USD . This corresponds to a dividend yield of about 2.42 %. For the coming 12 months, Stepan is expected to pay a dividend of 1.68 USD.
The current dividend yield of Stepan is 2.42 %.
Stepan pays a dividend, distributed in the months of , , , .
Stepan paid dividends every year for the past 36 years.
For the upcoming 12 months, dividends amounting to 1.68 USD are expected. This corresponds to a dividend yield of 2.62 %.
Stepan is assigned to the 'Commodities' sector.
In the year 2025, Stepan distributed 1.51 USD as dividends.
The dividends of Stepan are distributed in USD.
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