BCPC Dividend History - Balchem

Track the latest BCPC dividend history! 0.53% Dividend Yield, 8.45% Annual Growth - Explore BCPC's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 0.53%
Cash Amount 12m 0.87
Dividend Growth 5y avg 8.45%
Dividend Rating 48.18%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.84%
Payout Ratio current 20.7%
Payout Frequency 12m 2
Payout Consistency 96.3%
Total Return 12m: 13.64%
#18 in Group
Total Return 5y: 56.94%
#10 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Specialty Chemicals
Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
BCPC 5,299m 0.53% 0.84%
FF 226m 15.3% 19.0%
HPOL-B 3,173m 5.71% 7.97%
WCH 3,376m 4.63% 6.19%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
BCPC 5,299m 8.45% 48.2%
ACT 628m 9.86% 67.2%
IOSP 2,624m 8.31% 55.3%
SIKA 37,414m 7.49% 58.2%

BCPC Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2024-12-26 0.87 118.4% 0.53%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-16 Annual 0.3984 -49.6% 0.27%
2023-12-26 2023-12-27 2024-01-19 Annual 0.79 11.3% 0.54%
2022-12-23 2022-12-27 2023-01-20 Annual 0.71 10.9% 0.59%
2021-12-27 2021-12-28 2022-01-21 Annual 0.64 10.3% 0.39%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2021-01-22 Annual 0.58 11.5% 0.51%
2019-12-27 2019-12-30 2020-01-17 Annual 0.52 10.6%
2018-12-24 2018-12-26 2019-01-18 Annual 0.47 11.9%
2017-12-26 2017-12-27 2018-01-19 Annual 0.42 10.5%
2016-12-22 2016-12-27 2017-01-20 Annual 0.38 11.8%
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2016-01-21 Annual 0.34 13.3%
2014-12-24 2014-12-29 2015-01-27 Annual 0.3 15.4%
2013-12-19 2013-12-23 2014-01-21 Annual 0.26 18.2%
2012-12-12 2012-12-14 2012-12-21 Annual 0.22 22.2%
2011-12-12 2011-12-14 2012-01-16 Annual 0.18 20%
2010-12-17 2010-12-21 2011-01-20 Annual 0.15 104.6%
2009-12-28 2009-12-30 2010-01-20 Annual 0.0733
2008-12-18 2008-12-22 2009-01-20 Annual 0.0733
2007-12-18 2007-12-20 2008-01-18 Annual 0.0733 83.3%
2006-12-27 2006-12-29 2007-01-19 Annual 0.04 50%
2005-12-28 2005-12-30 2006-01-20 Annual 0.0267 50%
2004-12-28 2004-12-30 2005-01-20 Annual 0.0178 12.5%
2003-12-24 2003-12-29 2004-01-16 Annual 0.0158
2002-12-23 2002-12-26 2003-01-13 Annual 0.0158 23.1%
2001-12-21 2001-12-26 2002-01-11 Annual 0.0128 8.4%
2000-12-21 2000-12-26 2001-01-15 Annual 0.0119 19.9%
1999-12-22 1999-12-27 2000-01-14 Annual 0.0099 51.5%
1998-12-22 1998-12-24 1999-01-15 Annual 0.0065 -0.9%
1997-12-23 1997-12-26 1998-01-16 Annual 0.0066 11%
1996-12-24 1996-12-27 1997-01-17 Annual 0.0059 28.9%
1995-12-24 1995-12-27 1996-01-17 Annual 0.0046 24.7%
1994-12-21 1994-12-28 1995-01-20 Annual 0.0037 23.4%
1993-12-06 1993-12-10 1994-01-03 Annual 0.003
1992-12-07 1992-12-11 1992-12-31 Annual 0.003 1%
1991-11-29 1991-12-05 1991-12-27 Annual 0.003 40.3%
1990-11-27 1990-12-03 1990-12-28 Annual 0.0021 33.5%
1989-12-11 1989-12-15 1989-12-29 Annual 0.0016
1988-11-17 1988-11-24 1988-12-22 Annual 0.0016 -84.4%
1987-12-04 1987-12-10 1987-12-31 Annual 0.0101 33.5%
1986-12-09 1986-12-15 1986-12-29 Other 0.0076

BCPC Dividend History - FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of BCPC?

As of January 2025 BCPC`s Dividend Yield is 0.53%. It is calculated by dividing the dividend payments of the last 12-Months (TTM) of 0.87 USD by the current stock price of 163.03.

What is the long-term Dividend Growth Rate of BCPC?

In the last 5 Years the Average Dividend Growth Rate was 8.45% per year. This shows that the dividend payments have been growing over time. It is a good sign, as it indicates that the dividend payments have been growing faster than the inflation rate.

How often does BCPC pay dividends?

Within the last 12 Months (TTM, Trailing Twelve Months) BCPC paid 2 times a dividend.

What is the Yield on Cost of BCPC?

The 5 Year Yield-On-Cost is 0.84%. That's the effective dividend income you'd receive today if you purchased Balchem five years ago. It is calculated by the Rate of the last 12 Months (0.87) divided by the price 5 years ago (103.88).

What is the Payout Consistency of BCPC?

BCPC has a Payout Consistency of 96.3%. It shows how stable (Values above 85%) or unstable (Values below 65%) the dividend payouts have been over time. Cutting a dividend is considered negative, while increasing it is considered positive. Equally paying dividends is considered moderate positive.

What is the Dividend Rating of BCPC?

The Overall Dividend Rating of 48.18 is quantified on a scale from 0 to 100. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional. The calculations includes: Yield, Yield on Cost, Dividend History, Consistency of Payouts and Growth Rates over time.

Does BCPC have a good Dividend Yield?

BCPC`s 0.53% Dividend Yield is considered as: low.
A good Dividend Yield is generally considered to be at least 4%, while a high dividend yield is considered to be anything over 6%.

What is the next Dividend Date for BCPC?

The next Dividend Date for BCPC is unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BCPC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BCPC is 20.7%. A lower payout ratio, such as 30-60%, means there's more room for dividends to grow and better protection to pay dividends even in a recession. If it’s over 80-90%, it could be a red flag that dividends might not be sustainable. However, certain sectors have exceptions due to regulatory requirements or industry norms. For example, REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Banks, on the other hand, often maintain moderate payout ratios (40-60%) to comply with regulatory capital requirements and ensure stability. If companies outside these regulated sectors have payout ratios exceeding 80-90%, it could be a red flag for unsustainable dividends.

Bonus Section: BCPC Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of BCPC`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Balchem are growing at a rate of 0.15% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is 20.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is negatively affected by an increasing number of shares.

Did Balchem ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2010-01-21 with a factor of 3:2. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.5.
Year Number of Shares (Mill.) Growth Rate
1985 22555000
1986 22711700 +0.69%
1987 22711700
1988 22711700
1989 25273800 +11.28%
1990 16850100 -33.33%
1991 25273800 +49.99%
1992 25273800
1993 25273800
1994 28885000 +14.29%
1995 22466000 -22.22%
1996 23589700 +5%
1997 23787800 +0.84%
1998 26959600 +13.33%
1999 24091500 -10.64%
2000 24498100 +1.69%
2001 23483500 -4.14%
2002 25059400 +6.71%
2003 25537500 +1.91%
2004 27084400 +6.06%
2005 26793800 -1.07%
2006 27165800 +1.39%
2007 27846000 +2.5%
2008 28544000 +2.51%
2009 29344000 +2.8%
2010 30092000 +2.55%
2011 30334000 +0.8%
2012 30391000 +0.19%
2013 31079000 +2.26%
2014 31387000 +0.99%
2015 31817000 +1.37%
2016 32074000 +0.81%
2017 32305000 +0.72%
2018 32479000 +0.54%
2019 32448000 -0.1%
2020 32532000 +0.26%
2021 32719000 +0.57%
2022 32398000 -0.98%
2023 32477000 +0.24%
2024 32783000 +0.94%