STLD Dividend History & Analysis | 1.5% Yield

STLD has a dividend yield of 1.5% and paid 2 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.45%
Payout Ratio 21.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 17.76%
Consistency Lifetime 98.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.76%
Payout FCF 58.1%
Streak Years 22
Dividend Rating 76.69%

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: 53%
Total Return 5y: 455.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Steel

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VALE 71,502 M 12.7% 13.9%
VK 4,653 M 9.78% 18.0%
TX 8,451 M 8.83% 14.1%
SXC 665 M 6.08% 13.0%
APAM 2,682 M 7.19% 7.62%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ZEUS 562 M 68.2% 89.2%
RYI 904 M 46.1% 99.2%
SXC 665 M 18.9% 64.6%
RS 17,464 M 14.9% 99.4%
CMC 8,536 M 9.54% 93.4%

STLD 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
2025-12-31 2025-12-31 2026-01-09 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.29%
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% N/A
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 U.S.-based integrated steel producer and metal recycler that operates through four segments: Steel Operations (hot-rolled, cold-rolled, coated, and specialty bar products), Metals Recycling Operations (ferrous and non-ferrous scrap processing and brokerage), Steel Fabrication Operations (non-residential building components such as joists, girders, and decking), and Aluminum Operations (recycled flat-rolled aluminum). The company serves a broad end-market base-including construction, automotive, heavy equipment, energy, and pipe-and-tube sectors-and also exports a portion of its output.

What is the Dividend Yield of STLD?

As of February 2026, STLD`s dividend yield is 1.45%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.00 USD by the current share price of 192.95.

Does STLD pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, STLD paid a dividend of 2.00 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 4 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 2026?

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 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 17.8% 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 5.76%. If you bought STLD's shares at 34.75 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.00 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.76% 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 1.45% 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 21.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of STLD?

STLD`s Overall Dividend Rating is 76.69%. 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?

Steel Dynamics's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 5.07% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has STLD ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Mar 31, 2008 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 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
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 146,249,000 -4.29%

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: 2026-01-27 02:41