BCPC Dividend History & Analysis | 0.6% Yield

BCPC has a dividend yield of 0.6% and paid 0.96 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.61%
Payout Ratio 18.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10.67%
Consistency Lifetime 98.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.76%
Payout FCF 17.5%
Streak Years 1
Dividend Rating 51.77%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Specialty Chemicals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
EVK 9,648 M 6.14% 9.80%
NEU 6,445 M 1.66% 4.72%
RPM 12,198 M 1.94% 2.48%
SXT 4,814 M 2.02% 2.09%
ESI 9,993 M 1.23% 1.49%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
MTX 2,327 M 22.47% 96.2%
IOSP 1,925 M 10.19% 81.6%
AI 117,066 M 9.77% 99.3%
SHW 74,015 M 9.48% 100.0%
ASH 2,504 M 8.86% 93.5%
BCPC Dividend History: Last 41 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2025-12-23 2025-12-23 2026-01-20 Annual 0.96 +10.3% 0.62%
2024-12-26 2024-12-26 2025-01-17 Annual 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% N/A
2019-12-27 2019-12-30 2020-01-17 Annual 0.52 +10.6% N/A
2018-12-24 2018-12-26 2019-01-18 Annual 0.47 +11.9% N/A
2017-12-26 2017-12-27 2018-01-19 Annual 0.42 +10.5% N/A
2016-12-22 2016-12-27 2017-01-20 Annual 0.38 +11.8% N/A
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2016-01-21 Annual 0.34 +13.3% N/A
2014-12-24 2014-12-29 2015-01-27 Annual 0.3 +15.4% N/A
2013-12-19 2013-12-23 2014-01-21 Annual 0.26 +18.2% N/A
2012-12-12 2012-12-14 2012-12-21 Annual 0.22 +22.2% N/A
2011-12-12 2011-12-14 2012-01-16 Annual 0.18 +20% N/A
2010-12-17 2010-12-21 2011-01-20 Annual 0.15 +36.4% N/A
2009-12-28 2009-12-30 2010-01-20 Annual 0.11 0% N/A
2008-12-18 2008-12-22 2009-01-20 Annual 0.11 0% N/A
2007-12-18 2007-12-20 2008-01-18 Annual 0.11 +22.2% N/A
2006-12-27 2006-12-29 2007-01-19 Annual 0.09 -0% N/A
2005-12-28 2005-12-30 2006-01-20 Annual 0.09 0% N/A
2004-12-28 2004-12-30 2005-01-20 Annual 0.09 +12.5% N/A
2003-12-24 2003-12-29 2004-01-16 Annual 0.08 0% N/A
2002-12-23 2002-12-26 2003-01-13 Annual 0.08 +23.1% N/A
2001-12-21 2001-12-26 2002-01-11 Annual 0.065 +8.4% N/A
2000-12-21 2000-12-26 2001-01-15 Annual 0.06 +19.9% N/A
1999-12-22 1999-12-27 2000-01-14 Annual 0.05 +51.5% N/A
1998-12-22 1998-12-24 1999-01-15 Annual 0.033 -33.9% N/A
1997-12-23 1997-12-26 1998-01-16 Annual 0.05 +11% N/A
1996-12-24 1996-12-27 1997-01-17 Annual 0.045 +28.6% N/A
1995-12-24 1995-12-27 1996-01-17 Annual 0.035 +24.9% N/A
1994-12-21 1994-12-28 1995-01-20 Annual 0.028 -17.7% N/A
1993-12-06 1993-12-10 1994-01-03 Annual 0.0341 0% N/A
1992-12-07 1992-12-11 1992-12-31 Annual 0.0341 -24.2% N/A
1991-11-29 1991-12-05 1991-12-27 Annual 0.045 +12.2% N/A
1990-11-27 1990-12-03 1990-12-28 Annual 0.0401 +33.5% N/A
1989-12-11 1989-12-15 1989-12-29 Annual 0.03 0% N/A
1988-11-17 1988-11-24 1988-12-22 Annual 0.03 +19.7% N/A
1987-12-04 1987-12-10 1987-12-31 Annual 0.0251 +25.7% N/A
1986-12-09 1986-12-15 1986-12-29 Other 0.0199 0% N/A

BCPC Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of BCPC?

As of May 2026, BCPC's dividend yield is 0.61%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.96 USD by the current share price of 161.75.

Does BCPC pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, BCPC paid a dividend of 0.96 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-23 and the payout was 0.96 USD.

How often does BCPC pay dividends?

BCPC pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, BCPC has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-23.

BCPC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for BCPC for the next payment is 1.061 (+10.5%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.66%.

Will BCPC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.96 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-23. The next Ex-Dividend date for Balchem (BCPC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BCPC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Balchem (BCPC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of BCPC?

BCPC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.7% per year. Strong growth: BCPC's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BCPC?

BCPC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.76%. If you bought BCPC's shares at 125.63 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.96 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.76% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BCPC?

BCPC Payout Consistency is 98.2%. 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. Very consistent: Balchem has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BCPC have a good Dividend Yield?

BCPC's 0.61% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BCPC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BCPC is 18.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of BCPC?

BCPC's Overall Dividend Rating is 51.77%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BCPC Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in BCPC's Outstanding Shares?

Balchem's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.26% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -11.1%). 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 BCPC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jan 21, 2010 with a ratio of 3:2. This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 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
1985 22,555,000 0%
1986 22,711,700 +0.69%
1987 22,711,700 0%
1988 22,711,700 0%
1989 25,273,800 +11.28%
1990 16,850,100 -33.33%
1991 25,273,800 +49.99%
1992 25,273,800 0%
1993 25,273,800 0%
1994 28,885,000 +14.29%
1995 22,466,000 -22.22%
1996 23,589,700 +5%
1997 23,787,800 +0.84%
1998 26,959,600 +13.33%
1999 24,091,500 -10.64%
2000 24,498,100 +1.69%
2001 23,483,500 -4.14%
2002 25,059,400 +6.71%
2003 25,537,500 +1.91%
2004 27,084,400 +6.06%
2005 26,793,800 -1.07%
2006 27,165,800 +1.39%
2007 27,846,000 +2.5%
2008 28,544,000 +2.51%
2009 29,344,000 +2.8%
2010 30,092,000 +2.55%
2011 30,334,000 +0.8%
2012 30,391,000 +0.19%
2013 31,079,000 +2.26%
2014 31,387,000 +0.99%
2015 31,817,000 +1.37%
2016 32,074,000 +0.81%
2017 32,305,000 +0.72%
2018 32,479,000 +0.54%
2019 32,448,000 -0.1%
2020 32,532,000 +0.26%
2021 32,719,000 +0.57%
2022 32,398,000 -0.98%
2023 32,477,000 +0.24%
2024 32,548,000 +0.22%
2025 32,320,000 -0.7%
2026 32,284,000 -0.11%

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: 2026-05-21 03:05 UTC