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STLD Dividend History & Analysis | 1.5% Yield

STLD has a dividend yield of 1.5% and paid 2.46 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.49%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.46
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 16.47%
Overall Dividend Rating 75.18%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.96%
Payout Ratio 26.0%
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y 98.36%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 21% (S&P 500: 14.4%)
Total Return 5y: 367.5% (S&P 500: 99.3%)

Top Dividend Payers in Steel

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VK 4,579 M 9.49% 16.7%
TX 7,130 M 7.03% 13.0%
SXC 545 M 7.06% 11.1%
VALE 53,530 M 6.25% 8.16%
APAM 2,640 M 6.10% 8.34%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
ZEUS 408 M 65.5% 91.7%
RYI 750 M 65.8% 100%
HCC 3,946 M 42.3% 64.0%
STLD 23,728 M 16.5% 95.0%
SXC 545 M 16.4% 62.5%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare STLD Dividends with its Peer-Group

SXC
SunCoke Energy
 7.06% Yield
RYI
Ryerson Holding
 3.14% Yield
TX
Ternium
 7.03% Yield
RS
Reliance Steel
 1.68% Yield
ZEUS
Olympic Steel
 1.58% Yield
CMC
Commercial Metals
 1.08% Yield

STLD Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-31 2025-12-31 2026-01-09 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2025-09-30 2025-09-30 2025-10-10 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.36%
2025-06-30 2025-06-30 2025-07-11 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.38%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-11 Quarterly 0.5 8.7% 0.4%
2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-01-10 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.4%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-10-11 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.37%
2024-06-28 2024-06-30 2024-07-12 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.36%
2024-03-28 2024-03-31 2024-04-14 Quarterly 0.46 8.2% 0.31%
2023-12-28 2023-12-31 2024-01-16 Quarterly 0.425 0% 0.35%
2023-09-28 2023-09-30 2023-10-16 Quarterly 0.425 0% 0.4%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-14 Quarterly 0.425 0% 0.4%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-14 Quarterly 0.425 25% 0.38%
2022-12-30 2022-12-31 2023-01-13 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.35%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-14 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.47%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-07-15 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.51%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-04-15 Quarterly 0.34 30.8% 0.4%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-14 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.42%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-15 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.42%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-16 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.44%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-04-16 Quarterly 0.26 4% 0.52%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-01-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.69%
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-16 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-07-10 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-04-10 Quarterly 0.25 4.2% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-10 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-11 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-30 2019-07-12 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-31 2019-04-12 Quarterly 0.24 27.7% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-11 Quarterly 0.188 0% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-30 2018-10-12 Quarterly 0.188 0% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-30 2018-07-13 Quarterly 0.188 0% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-31 2018-04-13 Quarterly 0.188 21.3% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-31 2018-01-10 Quarterly 0.155 0% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-30 2017-10-12 Quarterly 0.155 0% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-07 Quarterly 0.155 0% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-10 Quarterly 0.155 10.7% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-31 2017-01-13 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-14 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-07-14 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-04-08 Quarterly 0.14 1.4% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-01-11 Quarterly 0.138 0% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-10-09 Quarterly 0.138 0% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-10 Quarterly 0.138 0% N/A
2015-03-27 2015-03-31 2015-04-10 Quarterly 0.138 20% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-31 2015-01-12 Quarterly 0.115 0% N/A
2014-09-26 2014-09-30 2014-10-10 Quarterly 0.115 0% N/A
2014-06-26 2014-06-30 2014-07-11 Quarterly 0.115 0% N/A
2014-03-27 2014-03-31 2014-04-11 Quarterly 0.115 4.5% N/A
2013-12-27 2013-12-31 2014-01-10 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2013-09-26 2013-09-30 2013-10-11 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A

STLD Dividend FAQ

Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ: STLD) is a diversified U.S. steel producer and metal recycler that operates through four segments: Steel Operations, Metals Recycling Operations, Steel Fabrication Operations, and Aluminum Operations. The Steel Operations segment manufactures a broad portfolio of hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and coated steel products, as well as specialty shapes and engineered bars, serving construction, automotive, equipment, energy, and pipe-and-tube markets. The Metals Recycling segment processes both ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, offering products such as heavy-melting steel, busheling, shredded scrap, aluminum, copper, and stainless steel. Steel Fabrication produces non-residential building components (e.g., joists, girders, steel deck), while the Aluminum Operations segment supplies recycled flat-rolled aluminum. The company also exports a portion of its output and has been operating since its 1993 incorporation in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

What is the Dividend Yield of STLD?

As of December 2025, STLD`s dividend yield is 1.49%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.46 USD by the current share price of 165.22.

Does STLD pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, STLD paid a dividend of 2.46 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-31 and the payout was 0.5 USD.

How often does STLD pay dividends?

STLD pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, STLD has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-31.

STLD dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for STLD for the next 4 payments are between 0.502 (+0.4%) and 0.537 (+7.4%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will STLD pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.5 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-31. The next Ex-Dividend date for Steel Dynamics (STLD) is 2025-12-31.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for STLD?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Steel Dynamics (STLD) is 2025-12-31.

What is the Dividend Growth of STLD?

STLD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 16.5% per year.
Strong growth: STLD's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of STLD?

STLD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.96%. If you bought STLD's shares at 35.34 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.46 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.96% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of STLD?

STLD Payout Consistency is 95.0%. 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: Steel Dynamics has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does STLD have a good Dividend Yield?

STLD`s 1.49% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of STLD?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of STLD is 26.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of STLD?

STLD`s Overall Dividend Rating is 75.18%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-01 04:47