Stepan (SCL) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ChampionStepan (SCL) has increased its dividend for 41 consecutive years and currently yields 3.00%. The most recent dividend was $0.3950/share on Mar 13, 2026, paid Quarterly.
SCL
Current Yield
3.00%
TTM Dividend/Share
$1.56
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
74.7%
Consecutive Growth Years
41 (Dividend Champion)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
2.65%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
6.52%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
7.82%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
9.5%
FCF payout ratio
138.1%
Net debt / EBITDA
2.8x
Interest coverage
2.83x
ROIC (TTM)
0.0%
Dividend Safety Score
4 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 74.7%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($1.11) does not fully cover dividend/share ($1.56).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
41 consecutive years of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 138.1%, above the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 2.8x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Earnings are negative while dividends are still growing — unsustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Jun 1, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 15, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.3950
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3950
Ex-date Mar 2, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 13, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.3950
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3950
Ex-date Nov 28, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 15, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3950
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3950
Ex-date Aug 29, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 15, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3850
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3850
Ex-date May 30, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 13, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3850
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3850
Ex-date Mar 3, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 14, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3850
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3850
Ex-date Nov 29, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 13, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3850
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3850
Ex-date Aug 30, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 13, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3750
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3750
Ex-date May 31, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 14, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3750
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3750
Ex-date Feb 29, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 15, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3750
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3750
Ex-date Nov 29, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 15, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.3750
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3750
Ex-date Aug 30, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 15, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.3650
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3650
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | $0.3950 | $0.3950 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | $0.3950 | $0.3950 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $0.3950 | $0.3950 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | $0.3850 | $0.3850 |
| May 30, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | $0.3850 | $0.3850 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | $0.3850 | $0.3850 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 | $0.3850 | $0.3850 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 | $0.3750 | $0.3750 |
| May 31, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | $0.3750 | $0.3750 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | $0.3750 | $0.3750 |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | $0.3750 | $0.3750 |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | $0.3650 | $0.3650 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Stepan has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 41 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.5500 | — | — |
| 2025 | $1.5100 | $1.5500 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | $1.4700 | $1.5100 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | $1.3700 | $1.4700 | +7.3% |
| 2022 | $1.2500 | $1.3700 | +9.6% |
| 2021 | $1.1300 | $1.2500 | +10.6% |
| 2020 | $1.0250 | $1.1300 | +10.2% |
| 2019 | $0.9250 | $1.0250 | +10.8% |
| 2018 | $0.8400 | $0.9250 | +10.1% |
| 2017 | $0.7750 | $0.8400 | +8.4% |
| 2016 | $0.7300 | $0.7750 | +6.2% |
| 2015 | $0.6900 | $0.7300 | +5.8% |
| 2014 | $0.6500 | $0.6900 | +6.2% |
| 2013 | $0.5800 | $0.6500 | +12.1% |
| 2012 | $0.5300 | $0.5800 | +9.4% |
| 2011 | $0.4900 | $0.5300 | +8.2% |
| 2010 | $0.4500 | $0.4900 | +8.9% |
| 2009 | $0.4250 | $0.4500 | +5.9% |
| 2008 | $0.4125 | $0.4250 | +3.0% |
| 2007 | $0.4025 | $0.4125 | +2.5% |
| 2006 | $0.3925 | $0.4025 | +2.5% |
| 2005 | $0.3870 | $0.3925 | +1.4% |
| 2004 | $0.3815 | $0.3870 | +1.4% |
| 2003 | $0.3695 | $0.3815 | +3.2% |
| 2002 | $0.3540 | $0.3695 | +4.4% |
| 2001 | $0.3320 | $0.3540 | +6.6% |
| 2000 | $0.3065 | $0.3320 | +8.3% |
| 1999 | $0.2813 | $0.3065 | +9.0% |
| 1998 | $0.2562 | $0.2813 | +9.8% |
| 1997 | $0.2387 | $0.2562 | +7.3% |
| 1996 | $0.2238 | $0.2387 | +6.7% |
| 1995 | $0.2125 | $0.2238 | +5.3% |
| 1994 | $0.2025 | $0.2125 | +4.9% |
| 1993 | $0.1850 | $0.2025 | +9.5% |
| 1992 | $0.1650 | $0.1850 | +12.1% |
| 1991 | $0.1450 | $0.1650 | +13.8% |
| 1990 | $0.1325 | $0.1450 | +9.4% |
| 1989 | $0.1188 | $0.1325 | +11.6% |
| 1988 | $0.1038 | $0.1188 | +14.5% |
| 1987 | $0.0925 | $0.1038 | +12.2% |
| 1986 | $0.0862 | $0.0925 | +7.2% |
| 1985 | — | $0.0862 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Stepan (SCL) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$35.31M
YoY change
+3.2%
5Y CAGR
+6.6%
Peak year (2025)
$35.03M
Latest annual
$35.03M
Cash dividends paid over time for Stepan (SCL)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Stepan (SCL)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35.03M | +3.2% | +$1.08M | ||
| 2024 | $33.95M | +3.3% | +$1.08M | ||
| 2023 | $32.87M | +7.5% | +$2.29M | ||
| 2022 | $30.57M | +8.9% | +$2.49M | ||
| 2021 | $28.08M | +10.5% | +$2.68M | ||
| 2020 | $25.41M | +10.0% | +$2.31M | ||
| 2019 | $23.10M | +10.7% | +$2.24M | ||
| 2018 | $20.86M | +10.3% | +$1.95M | ||
| 2017 | $18.91M | +9.1% | +$1.58M | ||
| 2016 | $17.33M | +6.3% | +$1.03M | ||
| 2015 | $16.30M | +5.9% | +$913,000 | ||
| 2014 | $15.39M | +6.3% | +$913,000 | ||
| 2013 | $14.47M | +13.5% | +$1.72M | ||
| 2012 | $12.76M | +10.8% | +$1.24M | ||
| 2011 | $11.51M | +8.9% | +$943,000 | ||
| 2010 | $10.57M | +20.1% | +$1.77M | ||
| 2009 | $8.80M | +8.7% | +$708,000 | ||
| 2008 | $8.09M | +5.9% | +$450,000 | ||
| 2007 | $7.64M | +3.9% | +$284,000 | ||
| 2006 | $7.36M | +4.1% | +$287,000 | ||
| 2005 | $7.07M | +2.0% | +$142,000 | ||
| 2004 | $6.93M | -8.5% | -$648,000 | ||
| 2003 | $7.58M | +3.3% | +$240,000 | ||
| 2002 | $7.34M | -0.1% | -$11,000 | ||
| 2001 | $7.35M | +4.9% | +$346,000 | ||
| 2000 | $7.00M | +4.5% | +$304,000 | ||
| 1999 | $6.70M | +4.7% | +$300,000 | ||
| 1998 | $6.40M | +4.9% | +$300,000 | ||
| 1997 | $6.10M | +5.2% | +$300,000 | ||
| 1996 | $5.80M | +5.5% | +$300,000 | ||
| 1995 | $5.50M | +3.8% | +$200,000 | ||
| 1994 | $5.30M | +3.9% | +$200,000 | ||
| 1993 | $5.10M | +21.4% | +$900,000 | ||
| 1992 | $4.20M | +16.7% | +$600,000 | ||
| 1991 | $3.60M | — | — |
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Stepan (SCL) reported dividends paid of $35.03M – edged up 3.2% year-over-year.
Stepan dividends paid compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +6.6%, sustaining 21 straight years of year-over-year growth.
$35.03M stands as the all-time-high annual dividends paid, posted in 2025, against a low of $3.60M during 1991.
Within Basic Materials, Stepan (SCL) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $930.50M.
Stepan Dividends Paid 2025: $35.03M
Stepan dividends paid in 2025 was $35.03M, edged up 3.2% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Stepan Dividends Paid 2024: $33.95M
Stepan dividends paid in 2024 was $33.95M, edged up 3.3% from 2023.
Stepan Dividends Paid 2023: $32.87M
Stepan dividends paid in 2023 was $32.87M, grew 7.5% from 2022.
Stepan Dividends Paid 2022: $30.57M
Stepan dividends paid in 2022 was $30.57M, grew 8.9% from 2021.
Stepan Dividends Paid 2021: $28.08M
Stepan dividends paid in 2021 was $28.08M.
See more financial history for Stepan (SCL).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Stepan, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Linde (LIN) | $2.81B | Basic Materials |
| Southern Copper (SCCO) | $2.49B | Basic Materials |
| Newmont (NEM) | $1.11B | Basic Materials |
| CRH (CRH) | $996.00M | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) | $865.00M | Basic Materials |
| Sherwin-Williams (SHW) | $789.80M | Basic Materials |
| Ecolab (ECL) | $753.60M | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) | $728.08M | Basic Materials |
Frequently asked questions
Does Stepan pay dividends?
Yes, Stepan (SCL) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $1.56 per share annually, yielding 3.00%.
What is Stepan's dividend yield?
Stepan (SCL) has a current dividend yield of 3.00%.
Is Stepan's dividend safe?
Stepan (SCL) passes 4 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Stepan increased its dividend?
Stepan (SCL) has 41 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Stepan's dividend payout ratio?
Stepan (SCL) has a dividend payout ratio of 74.7%. Sourced from vendor ratio data (fiscal year or latest period).
What is Stepan's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Stepan (SCL) is $35.31M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Stepan dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Stepan (SCL) dividends paid changed +3.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Stepan dividends paid?
Stepan (SCL) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +6.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Stepan dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Stepan dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $35.03M in 2025.
What was Stepan dividends paid in 2024?
Stepan (SCL) dividends paid in 2024 was $33.95M.
What was Stepan dividends paid in 2025?
Stepan (SCL) dividends paid in 2025 was $35.03M.
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