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STLD Dividend History & Analysis | 1.5% Yield

STLD has a dividend yield of 1.5% and paid 1.92 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.48%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.92
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 12.97%
Overall Dividend Rating 72.29%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.97%
Payout Ratio 28.6%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.41%

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: 20.4% (S&P 500: 18.9%)
Total Return 5y: 359.8% (S&P 500: 111.4%)

Top Dividend Payers in Steel

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
VK 4,405 M 9.63% 26.0%
TX 6,594 M 8.35% 20.6%
SXC 656 M 5.87% 18.1%
VALE 45,377 M 8.07% 11.8%
SSAB-B 5,720 M 4.83% 12.5%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
SID 1,987 M 159% 64.3%
RYI 757 M 46.1% 100%
HCC 3,085 M 32.6% 56.8%
ALLEI 1,857 M 19.5% 100%
STLD 19,537 M 13.0% 98.7%

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

RYI
Ryerson Holding
 3.41% Yield
SXC
SunCoke Energy
 5.87% Yield
TX
Ternium
 8.35% Yield
ZEUS
Olympic Steel
 1.91% Yield
RS
Reliance Steel
 1.62% Yield
METC
Ramaco Resources
 2.00% Yield

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

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.85%
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
2013-06-26 2013-06-30 2013-07-12 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2013-03-26 2013-03-31 2013-04-12 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A

STLD Dividend FAQ

Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ:STLD) is a diversified steel producer and metal recycler operating in the United States. The companys four business segments - Steel Operations, Metals Recycling Operations, Steel Fabrication Operations, and Aluminum Operations - offer a wide range of steel and aluminum products to various industries, including construction, automotive, and manufacturing.

What is the Dividend Yield of STLD?

As of September 2025, STLD`s dividend yield is 1.48%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.92 USD by the current share price of 130.65.

Does STLD pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, STLD paid a dividend of 1.92 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-06-30 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 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-06-30.

Will STLD pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.5 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-06-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Steel Dynamics (STLD) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for STLD?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of STLD?

STLD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 13.0% 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 6.97%. If you bought STLD's shares at 27.55 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.92 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.97% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of STLD?

STLD Payout Consistency is 98.7%. 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 1.48% 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 28.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of STLD?

STLD`s Overall Dividend Rating is 72.29%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

STLD Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in STLD`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Steel Dynamics`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.76% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Steel Dynamics ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2008-03-31 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
1995 125,000,000
1996 15,814,000 -87.35%
1997 190,000,000 +1101.47%
1998 200,000,000 +5.26%
1999 191,984,000 -4.01%
2000 182,044,000 -5.18%
2001 184,180,000 +1.17%
2002 190,404,000 +3.38%
2003 195,788,000 +2.83%
2004 190,812,000 -2.54%
2005 174,068,000 -8.78%
2006 192,632,000 +10.66%
2007 189,039,000 -1.87%
2008 182,000,000 -3.72%
2009 216,284,000 +18.84%
2010 217,992,000 +0.79%
2011 218,996,000 +0.46%
2012 236,890,000 +8.17%
2013 240,493,000 +1.52%
2014 240,870,000 +0.16%
2015 242,558,000 +0.7%
2016 245,511,000 +1.22%
2017 238,677,000 -2.78%
2018 230,455,000 -3.44%
2019 216,402,000 -6.1%
2020 212,052,000 -2.01%
2021 198,794,000 -6.25%
2022 175,892,000 -11.52%
2023 162,276,000 -7.74%
2024 152,801,000 -5.84%
2025 149,325,000 -2.27%

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: 2025-08-16 15:48