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Yield 12m 2.51%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.52
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 5.97%
Overall Dividend Rating 61.25%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.79%
Payout Ratio 69.1%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 100.0%
Total Return 12m: -41.76%
#71 in Group
Total Return 5y: -44.74%
#71 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
SCL 1,084m 2.51% 1.79%
HPOL-B 2,871m 10.7% 19.9%
EVK 10,231m 12.4% 13.8%
WCH 3,696m 7.54% 13.8%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
SCL 1,084m 5.97% 69.1%
FSI 49m 41.4% 34.0%
ACT 1,041m 9.86% 80.5%
IOSP 2,191m 8.31% 26.3%

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SCL Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-03 2025-03-03 2025-03-14 Quarterly 0.385 0.62%
2024-11-29 2024-11-29 2024-12-13 Quarterly 0.385 2.7% 0.51%
2024-08-30 2024-08-30 2024-09-13 Quarterly 0.375 0.48%
2024-05-31 2024-05-31 2024-06-14 Quarterly 0.375 0.44%
2024-02-29 2024-03-01 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.375 0.42%
2023-11-29 2023-11-30 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.375 2.7% 0.45%
2023-08-30 2023-08-31 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.365 0.42%
2023-05-30 2023-05-31 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.365 0.39%
2023-03-02 2023-03-03 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.365 0.36%
2022-11-29 2022-11-30 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.365 9% 0.34%
2022-08-30 2022-08-31 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.335 0.32%
2022-05-27 2022-05-31 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.335 0.3%
2022-03-03 2022-03-04 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.335 0.32%
2021-11-29 2021-11-30 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.335 9.8% 0.28%
2021-08-30 2021-08-31 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.305 0.26%
2021-05-27 2021-05-28 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.305 0.23%
2021-03-04 2021-03-05 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.305 0.25%
2020-11-27 2020-11-30 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.305 10.9% 0.26%
2020-08-28 2020-08-31 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.275 0.24%
2020-05-28 2020-05-29 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.275 0.27%
2020-03-04 2020-03-05 2020-03-13 Quarterly 0.275
2019-11-27 2019-11-29 2019-12-13 Quarterly 0.275 10%
2019-08-29 2019-08-30 2019-09-13 Quarterly 0.25
2019-05-30 2019-05-31 2019-06-14 Quarterly 0.25
2019-03-01 2019-03-04 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.25
2018-11-29 2018-11-30 2018-12-14 Quarterly 0.25 11.1%
2018-08-30 2018-08-31 2018-09-14 Quarterly 0.225
2018-05-30 2018-05-31 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.225
2018-03-02 2018-03-05 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.225
2017-11-29 2017-11-30 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.225 9.8%
2017-08-29 2017-08-31 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.205
2017-05-26 2017-05-31 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.205
2017-03-01 2017-03-03 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.205
2016-11-28 2016-11-30 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.205 7.9%
2016-08-29 2016-08-31 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.19
2016-05-26 2016-05-31 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.19
2016-03-02 2016-03-04 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.19
2015-11-25 2015-11-30 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.19 5.6%
2015-08-27 2015-08-31 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.18
2015-05-27 2015-05-29 2015-06-12 Quarterly 0.18

SCL Dividend FAQ

Does SCL pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, SCL paid a dividend of 1.52 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-03.

What is the Dividend Yield of SCL?

As of April 2025, SCL`s dividend yield is 2.51%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.52 USD by the current share price of 46.97.

How often does SCL pay dividends?

SCL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), SCL has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SCL?

The next ex-dividend date for Stepan (SCL) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of SCL?

SCL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.97% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SCL?

SCL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.79%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Stepan five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (1.52) divided by the purchase price five years ago (85.00):

What is the Payout Consistency of SCL?

SCL Payout Consistency is 100.0%.
Highly consistent: Stepan has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does SCL have a good Dividend Yield?

SCL`s 2.51% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SCL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SCL is 69.1%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of SCL?

SCL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.25%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

SCL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SCL`s Outstanding Shares?

Stepan`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.35% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -90.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Stepan ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2012-12-17 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 23,176,000
1986 23,184,000 +0.03%
1987 23,096,000 -0.38%
1988 22,520,000 -2.49%
1989 22,016,000 -2.24%
1990 22,048,000 +0.15%
1991 21,714,300 -1.51%
1992 21,578,900 -0.62%
1993 21,333,300 -1.14%
1994 20,678,000 -3.07%
1995 20,740,700 +0.3%
1996 20,930,200 +0.91%
1997 20,357,100 -2.74%
1998 19,344,300 -4.98%
1999 19,002,000 -1.77%
2000 18,482,000 -2.74%
2001 18,500,000 +0.1%
2002 17,764,000 -3.98%
2003 17,886,000 +0.69%
2004 17,988,000 +0.57%
2005 18,090,000 +0.57%
2006 18,584,000 +2.73%
2007 18,796,000 +1.14%
2008 19,552,000 +4.02%
2009 20,198,000 +3.3%
2010 20,646,000 +2.22%
2011 21,022,000 +1.82%
2012 22,804,000 +8.48%
2013 22,949,000 +0.64%
2014 22,830,000 -0.52%
2015 22,879,000 +0.21%
2016 23,335,000 +1.99%
2017 23,426,000 +0.39%
2018 23,330,000 -0.41%
2019 23,302,000 -0.12%
2020 23,316,000 +0.06%
2021 23,254,000 -0.27%
2022 22,994,000 -1.12%
2023 22,794,000 -0.87%
2024 22,912,000 +0.52%