STEW Dividend History & Analysis | 4% Yield

STEW has a dividend yield of 4% and paid 0.7 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.98%
Payout Ratio 18.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 12.78%
Consistency Lifetime 85.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.30%
Payout FCF 265.9%
Streak Years 16
Dividend Rating 75.12%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 13.8%
Total Return 5y: 93.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Asset Management & Custody Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ECC 709 M 24.3% 44.7%
OXLC 1,177 M 28.3% 29.2%
ECAT 1,534 M 22.0% 36.5%
OCCI 129 M 24.3% 30.5%
BCAT 1,540 M 22.4% 31.2%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ECAT 1,534 M 144% 91.7%
FSCO 1,204 M 105% 90.0%
OPFI 831 M 108% 100%
SUNS 126 M 90.5% 100%
OWL 21,322 M 60.1% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Asset Management & Custody Banks

BUI
BlackRock Utility
 10.47% Yield
GNT
GAMCO Natural Resources
 7.98% Yield
GAM
General American
 11.74% Yield
BK
The Bank of New York
 2.10% Yield
TRIN
Trinity Capital
 14.80% Yield
TBLD
Thornburg Income
 6.56% Yield

STEW Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 2026-01-30 Quarterly 0.2 21.2% 1.12%
2025-10-24 2025-10-24 2025-10-31 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.93%
2025-07-24 2025-07-24 2025-07-31 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.93%
2025-04-23 2025-04-23 2025-04-30 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.99%
2025-01-24 2025-01-24 2025-01-31 Quarterly 0.165 19.6% 1%
2024-10-24 2024-10-24 2024-10-31 Quarterly 0.138 0% 0.88%
2024-07-24 2024-07-24 2024-07-31 Quarterly 0.138 0% 0.92%
2024-04-22 2024-04-23 2024-04-30 Quarterly 0.138 0% 0.96%
2024-01-23 2024-01-24 2024-01-31 Quarterly 0.138 10.4% 1.01%
2023-10-23 2023-10-24 2023-10-31 Quarterly 0.125 0% 1.01%
2023-07-21 2023-07-24 2023-07-31 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.92%
2023-04-20 2023-04-21 2023-04-28 Quarterly 0.125 0% 1%
2023-01-23 2023-01-24 2023-01-31 Quarterly 0.125 4.2% 0.98%
2022-10-21 2022-10-24 2022-10-31 Quarterly 0.12 0% 1.05%
2022-07-21 2022-07-22 2022-07-29 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.97%
2022-04-21 2022-04-22 2022-04-29 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.83%
2022-01-21 2022-01-24 2022-01-31 Quarterly 0.12 17.6% 0.85%
2021-10-21 2021-10-22 2021-10-29 Quarterly 0.102 0% 0.75%
2021-07-22 2021-07-23 2021-07-30 Quarterly 0.102 0% 0.75%
2021-04-22 2021-04-23 2021-04-30 Quarterly 0.102 0% 0.77%
2021-01-21 2021-01-22 2021-01-29 Quarterly 0.102 0% N/A
2020-10-22 2020-10-23 2020-10-30 Quarterly 0.102 0% N/A
2020-07-22 2020-07-23 2020-07-31 Quarterly 0.102 0% N/A
2020-04-22 2020-04-23 2020-04-30 Quarterly 0.102 0% N/A
2020-01-21 2020-01-22 2020-01-31 Quarterly 0.102 0% N/A
2019-10-22 2019-10-23 2019-10-31 Quarterly 0.102 0% N/A
2019-07-22 2019-07-23 2019-07-31 Quarterly 0.102 0% N/A
2019-04-22 2019-04-23 2019-04-30 Quarterly 0.102 0% N/A
2019-01-23 2019-01-24 2019-01-31 Quarterly 0.102 200% N/A
2018-10-23 2018-10-24 2018-10-31 Monthly 0.034 0% N/A
2018-09-20 2018-09-21 2018-09-28 Monthly 0.034 0% N/A
2018-08-22 2018-08-23 2018-08-31 Monthly 0.034 0% N/A
2018-07-23 2018-07-24 2018-07-31 Monthly 0.034 0% N/A
2018-06-21 2018-06-22 2018-06-29 Monthly 0.034 0% N/A
2018-05-22 2018-05-23 2018-05-31 Monthly 0.034 0% N/A
2018-04-20 2018-04-23 2018-04-30 Monthly 0.034 0% N/A
2018-03-21 2018-03-22 2018-03-29 Monthly 0.034 0% N/A
2018-02-20 2018-02-21 2018-02-28 Monthly 0.034 0% N/A
2018-01-23 2018-01-24 2018-01-31 Monthly 0.034 0% N/A
2017-12-20 2017-12-21 2017-12-29 Monthly 0.034 0% N/A
2017-11-21 2017-11-22 2017-11-30 Monthly 0.034 0% N/A
2017-10-23 2017-10-24 2017-10-31 Monthly 0.034 0% N/A
2017-09-21 2017-09-22 2017-09-29 Monthly 0.034 0% N/A
2017-08-22 2017-08-24 2017-08-31 Monthly 0.034 0% N/A
2017-07-20 2017-07-24 2017-07-31 Monthly 0.034 0% N/A
2017-06-21 2017-06-23 2017-06-30 Monthly 0.034 0% N/A
2017-05-19 2017-05-23 2017-05-31 Monthly 0.034 0% N/A
2017-04-19 2017-04-21 2017-04-28 Monthly 0.034 0% N/A
2017-03-22 2017-03-24 2017-03-31 Monthly 0.034 0% N/A
2017-02-16 2017-02-21 2017-02-28 Monthly 0.034 0% N/A

STEW Dividend FAQ

SRH Total Return Fund, Inc. (NYSE: STEW) is a U.S.-domiciled closed-ended balanced fund managed by Paralel Advisors with Rocky Mountain Advisers as sub-adviser. It pursues a global, bottom-up strategy that blends fundamental and quantitative analysis to allocate capital between dividend-paying value equities of all market caps and corporate fixed-income securities, using defensible business models and strong balance sheets as primary screens. The fund’s performance is measured against the S&P 500 Composite Index.

What is the Dividend Yield of STEW?

As of February 2026, STEW`s dividend yield is 3.98%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.70 USD by the current share price of 18.38.

Does STEW pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, STEW paid a dividend of 0.70 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-23 and the payout was 0.2 USD.

How often does STEW pay dividends?

STEW pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, STEW has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-23.

STEW dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for STEW for the next 4 payments are between 0.141 (-29.5%) and 0.161 (-19.5%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will STEW pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.2 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-23. The next Ex-Dividend date for SRH Total Return Fund (STEW) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for STEW?

The next Ex-Dividend date for SRH Total Return Fund (STEW) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of STEW?

STEW's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 12.8% per year.
Strong growth: STEW's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of STEW?

STEW's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.30%. If you bought STEW's shares at 9.52 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.70 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.30% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of STEW?

STEW Payout Consistency is 85.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: SRH Total Return Fund has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does STEW have a good Dividend Yield?

STEW`s 3.98% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of STEW?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of STEW is 18.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of STEW?

STEW`s Overall Dividend Rating is 75.12%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

STEW Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in STEW's Outstanding Shares?

SRH Total Return Fund's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.35% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -81.6%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has STEW ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 13, 2008 with a ratio of 1037:1000.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.04 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2018 103,936,900
2019 100,215,600 -3.58%
2021 97,802,400
2022 97,333,100 -0.48%
2023 97,118,100 -0.22%
2024 96,441,500 -0.7%
2025 96,441,500

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-01 02:18