Stepan (SCL) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Trailing 12 months
- $1.58
- Forward yield
- 2.56%
- Payout ratio
- 75.6%
- Growth streak
- 5 years
Stepan Company pays a quarterly dividend of $0.395 per share. The most recent ex-date was September 1, 2026, with payment distributed on September 15, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, dividend payments totaled $1.58 per share, representing a yield of 2.55% at a share price of $61.90.
The company maintains a 5-year dividend growth streak. For complete calendar years, annual dividend totals increased from $1.13 per share in 2020 to $1.25 in 2021, $1.37 in 2022, $1.47 in 2023, $1.51 in 2024, and $1.55 in 2025. Stepan consistently implements dividend increases with its fourth-quarter payment, which typically carries an ex-date in late November.
In November 2020, 2021, and 2022, the quarterly dividend expanded by $0.03 per share each year, moving from $0.275 to $0.305 (+10.9%), then to $0.335 (+9.8%), and to $0.365 (+9.0%). Recent raises have been smaller at $0.01 per share (+2.6% to +2.7%), stepping up to $0.375 in November 2023, $0.385 in November 2024, and $0.395 in November 2025. If the pattern holds, the next dividend payment would fall with an ex-date in late November 2026.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | $0.40 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | $0.40 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | $0.40 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $0.40 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | $0.39 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | $0.39 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | $0.39 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 | $0.39 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 | $0.38 |
| Apr 30, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | $0.38 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | $0.38 |
| Oct 18, 2023 | Nov 29, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | $0.38 |
| Jul 26, 2023 | Aug 30, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | $0.37 |
| Apr 25, 2023 | May 30, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | $0.37 |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Mar 2, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 | $0.37 |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Nov 29, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 | $0.37 |
| Jul 27, 2022 | Aug 30, 2022 | Sep 15, 2022 | $0.34 |
| Apr 26, 2022 | May 27, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | $0.34 |
| Feb 17, 2022 | Mar 3, 2022 | Mar 15, 2022 | $0.34 |
| Oct 20, 2021 | Nov 29, 2021 | Dec 15, 2021 | $0.34 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Stepan (SCL) pay a dividend?
Yes. Stepan pays a quarterly dividend; the most recent payment was $0.40 per share.
What is SCL's dividend yield?
Stepan paid $1.58 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 2.56% at the last price of $61.79. Click here to learn more
When is SCL's most recent ex-dividend date?
Stepan's most recent ex-dividend date is Sep 1, 2026, payable on Sep 15, 2026.
What is the difference between ex and payment dates?
An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. Click here to learn more
Has SCL been raising its dividend?
Yes — Stepan has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive calendar years.
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