STERIS (STE) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ContenderSTERIS (STE) has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years and currently yields 1.14%. The most recent dividend was $0.6300/share on Mar 19, 2026, paid Quarterly.
STE
Current Yield
1.14%
TTM Dividend/Share
$2.46
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
31.0%
Consecutive Growth Years
16 (Dividend Contender)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
10.09%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
9.28%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
9.60%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
10.4%
FCF payout ratio
6.4%
Net debt / EBITDA
1.1x
Interest coverage
18.15x
ROIC (TTM)
9.1%
Dividend Safety Score
7 out of 7 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 31.0%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($9.90) covers dividend/share ($2.46).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
16 consecutive years of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 6.4%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 1.1x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
N/A — earnings base is negative, CAGR not computable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Jun 8, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 26, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.6300
- Adj. dividend
- $0.6300
Ex-date Feb 17, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 19, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.6300
- Adj. dividend
- $0.6300
Ex-date Nov 18, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 18, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.6300
- Adj. dividend
- $0.6300
Ex-date Sep 4, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 26, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.6300
- Adj. dividend
- $0.6300
Ex-date Jun 10, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 26, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5700
Ex-date Feb 20, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 21, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5700
Ex-date Nov 19, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 19, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.5700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5700
Ex-date Sep 5, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 20, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.5700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5700
Ex-date Jun 12, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 26, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.5200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5200
Ex-date Feb 22, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 22, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.5200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5200
Ex-date Nov 20, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 21, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.5200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5200
Ex-date Sep 5, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 22, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.5200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5200
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | $0.6300 | $0.6300 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 | $0.6300 | $0.6300 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | $0.6300 | $0.6300 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | $0.6300 | $0.6300 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | $0.5700 | $0.5700 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Mar 21, 2025 | $0.5700 | $0.5700 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Dec 19, 2024 | $0.5700 | $0.5700 |
| Sep 5, 2024 | Sep 20, 2024 | $0.5700 | $0.5700 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | Jun 26, 2024 | $0.5200 | $0.5200 |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Mar 22, 2024 | $0.5200 | $0.5200 |
| Nov 20, 2023 | Dec 21, 2023 | $0.5200 | $0.5200 |
| Sep 5, 2023 | Sep 22, 2023 | $0.5200 | $0.5200 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
STERIS has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 16 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2.4000 | — | — |
| 2025 | $2.1800 | $2.4000 | +10.1% |
| 2024 | $1.9800 | $2.1800 | +10.1% |
| 2023 | $1.8000 | $1.9800 | +10.0% |
| 2022 | $1.6600 | $1.8000 | +8.4% |
| 2021 | $1.5400 | $1.6600 | +7.8% |
| 2020 | $1.4200 | $1.5400 | +8.5% |
| 2019 | $1.3000 | $1.4200 | +9.2% |
| 2018 | $1.1800 | $1.3000 | +10.2% |
| 2017 | $1.0600 | $1.1800 | +11.3% |
| 2016 | $0.9600 | $1.0600 | +10.4% |
| 2015 | $0.8800 | $0.9600 | +9.1% |
| 2014 | $0.8000 | $0.8800 | +10.0% |
| 2013 | $0.7200 | $0.8000 | +11.1% |
| 2012 | $0.6400 | $0.7200 | +12.5% |
| 2011 | $0.5200 | $0.6400 | +23.1% |
| 2010 | $2.4100 | $0.5200 | -78.4% |
| 2009 | $0.2800 | $2.4100 | +760.7% |
| 2008 | $0.2200 | $0.2800 | +27.3% |
| 2007 | $0.1700 | $0.2200 | +29.4% |
| 2006 | — | $0.1700 | — |
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 STERIS (STE) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$241.80M
YoY change
+10.0%
5Y CAGR
+12.6%
Peak year (2026)
$241.80M
Latest annual
$241.80M
Cash dividends paid over time for STERIS (STE)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for STERIS (STE)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $241.80M | +10.0% | +$21.93M | ||
| 2025 | $219.88M | +9.6% | +$19.30M | ||
| 2024 | $200.57M | +9.3% | +$17.07M | ||
| 2023 | $183.50M | +12.5% | +$20.33M | ||
| 2022 | $163.17M | +21.9% | +$29.33M | ||
| 2021 | $133.84M | +8.8% | +$10.80M | ||
| 2020 | $123.03M | +9.4% | +$10.53M | ||
| 2019 | $112.50M | +9.3% | +$9.57M | ||
| 2018 | $102.93M | +10.4% | +$9.74M | ||
| 2017 | $93.19M | +42.9% | +$27.99M | ||
| 2016 | $65.20M | +21.8% | +$11.69M | ||
| 2015 | $53.51M | +10.6% | +$5.13M | ||
| 2014 | $48.38M | +12.0% | +$5.19M | ||
| 2013 | $43.20M | +12.0% | +$4.63M | ||
| 2012 | $38.56M | +16.0% | +$5.33M | ||
| 2011 | $33.23M | -76.9% | -$110.79M | ||
| 2010 | $144.02M | +715.6% | +$126.36M | ||
| 2009 | $17.66M | +20.9% | +$3.05M | ||
| 2008 | $14.61M | +24.2% | +$2.84M | ||
| 2007 | $11.77M | +7.6% | +$829,000 | ||
| 2006 | $10.94M | — | +$10.94M | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1996 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1995 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1994 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1993 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1992 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1991 | $0 | — | — |
In 2026, STERIS (STE) dividends paid totalled $241.80M – grew 10.0% year-over-year.
STERIS dividends paid compound annual growth for the 2021–2026 (5 years) window is +12.6%, sustaining 15 straight years of year-over-year growth.
2026 marks the peak dividends paid at $241.80M, with the historical low of $0 recorded in 1991.
Within Healthcare, STERIS (STE) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $8.05B.
STERIS Dividends Paid 2026: $241.80M
STERIS dividends paid in 2026 was $241.80M, grew 10.0% from 2025. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
STERIS Dividends Paid 2025: $219.88M
STERIS dividends paid in 2025 was $219.88M, grew 9.6% from 2024.
STERIS Dividends Paid 2024: $200.57M
STERIS dividends paid in 2024 was $200.57M, grew 9.3% from 2023.
STERIS Dividends Paid 2023: $183.50M
STERIS dividends paid in 2023 was $183.50M, grew 12.5% from 2022.
STERIS Dividends Paid 2022: $163.17M
STERIS dividends paid in 2022 was $163.17M.
See more financial history for STERIS (STE).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as STERIS, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk (NVO) | $51.76B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $12.38B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie (ABBV) | $11.66B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co. (MRK) | $8.18B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group (UNH) | $7.92B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly (LLY) | $5.38B | Healthcare |
| Amgen (AMGN) | $5.12B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca (AZN) | $5.08B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
Does STERIS pay dividends?
Yes, STERIS (STE) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $2.46 per share annually, yielding 1.14%.
What is STERIS's dividend yield?
STERIS (STE) has a current dividend yield of 1.14%.
Is STERIS's dividend safe?
STERIS (STE) passes 7 out of 7 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has STERIS increased its dividend?
STERIS (STE) has 16 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is STERIS's dividend payout ratio?
STERIS (STE) has a dividend payout ratio of 31.0%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is STERIS's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for STERIS (STE) is $241.80M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has STERIS dividends paid changed year-over-year?
STERIS (STE) dividends paid changed +10.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of STERIS dividends paid?
STERIS (STE) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +12.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did STERIS dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
STERIS dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $241.80M in 2026.
What was STERIS dividends paid in 2025?
STERIS (STE) dividends paid in 2025 was $219.88M.
What was STERIS dividends paid in 2026?
STERIS (STE) dividends paid in 2026 was $241.80M.
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