SCL Dividend History & Analysis | 3% Yield

SCL has a dividend yield of 3% and paid 1.55 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.01%
Payout Ratio 84.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.53%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.36%
Payout FCF 108.4%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 66.13%

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: 2.5%
Total Return 5y: -46%

Top Dividend Payers in Specialty Chemicals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ACT 1,901 M 1.42% 9.12%
AKZA 11,970 M 3.51% 4.65%
FPE 5,554 M 3.47% 3.62%
FPE3 5,122 M 2.65% 2.73%
PPG 26,098 M 2.60% 2.75%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ACT 1,901 M 23.7% 95.2%
MTX 2,063 M 22.5% 96.2%
BNR 8,758 M 11.7% 99.7%
IOSP 2,085 M 10.2% 81.6%
ASH 2,799 M 8.86% 93.5%

Quality Dividend Peers in Specialty Chemicals

ACT
AlzChem
 1.42% Yield
PPG
PPG Industries
 2.60% Yield

SCL 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
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.395 2.6% 0.87%
2025-08-29 2025-08-29 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.385 0% 0.77%
2025-05-30 2025-05-30 2025-06-13 Quarterly 0.385 0% 0.7%
2025-03-03 2025-03-03 2025-03-14 Quarterly 0.385 0% 0.62%
2024-11-29 2024-11-29 2024-12-13 Quarterly 0.385 2.7% 0.51%
2024-08-30 2024-08-30 2024-09-13 Quarterly 0.375 0% 0.48%
2024-05-31 2024-05-31 2024-06-14 Quarterly 0.375 0% 0.44%
2024-02-29 2024-03-01 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.375 0% 0.42%
2023-11-29 2023-11-30 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.375 2.7% 0.45%
2023-08-30 2023-08-31 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.365 0% 0.42%
2023-05-30 2023-05-31 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.365 0% 0.39%
2023-03-02 2023-03-03 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.365 0% 0.36%
2022-11-29 2022-11-30 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.365 9% 0.34%
2022-08-30 2022-08-31 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.335 0% 0.32%
2022-05-27 2022-05-31 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.335 0% 0.3%
2022-03-03 2022-03-04 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.335 0% 0.32%
2021-11-29 2021-11-30 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.335 9.8% 0.28%
2021-08-30 2021-08-31 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.305 0% 0.26%
2021-05-27 2021-05-28 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.305 0% 0.23%
2021-03-04 2021-03-05 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.305 0% 0.25%
2020-11-27 2020-11-30 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.305 10.9% N/A
2020-08-28 2020-08-31 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2020-05-28 2020-05-29 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2020-03-04 2020-03-05 2020-03-13 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2019-11-27 2019-11-29 2019-12-13 Quarterly 0.275 10% N/A
2019-08-29 2019-08-30 2019-09-13 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2019-05-30 2019-05-31 2019-06-14 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2019-03-01 2019-03-04 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-11-29 2018-11-30 2018-12-14 Quarterly 0.25 11.1% N/A
2018-08-30 2018-08-31 2018-09-14 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2018-05-30 2018-05-31 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2018-03-02 2018-03-05 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2017-11-29 2017-11-30 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.225 9.8% N/A
2017-08-29 2017-08-31 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.205 0% N/A
2017-05-26 2017-05-31 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.205 0% N/A
2017-03-01 2017-03-03 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.205 0% N/A
2016-11-28 2016-11-30 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.205 7.9% N/A
2016-08-29 2016-08-31 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2016-05-26 2016-05-31 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2016-03-02 2016-03-04 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2015-11-25 2015-11-30 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.19 5.6% N/A
2015-08-27 2015-08-31 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2015-05-27 2015-05-29 2015-06-12 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2015-02-25 2015-02-27 2015-03-13 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2014-11-25 2014-11-28 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.18 5.9% N/A
2014-08-27 2014-08-29 2014-09-15 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2014-05-28 2014-05-30 2014-06-13 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2014-02-26 2014-02-28 2014-03-14 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2013-11-26 2013-11-29 2013-12-13 Quarterly 0.17 6.3% N/A
2013-08-28 2013-08-30 2013-09-13 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A

SCL Dividend FAQ

Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL) manufactures specialty and intermediate chemicals across three segments-Surfactants, Polymers, and Specialty Products-serving global manufacturers in cleaning, construction, food, and pharmaceutical markets.

What is the Dividend Yield of SCL?

As of February 2026, SCL`s dividend yield is 3.01%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.55 USD by the current share price of 61.73.

Does SCL pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, SCL paid a dividend of 1.55 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-28 and the payout was 0.395 USD.

How often does SCL pay dividends?

SCL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SCL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-28.

SCL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SCL for the next 4 payments are between 0.393 (-0.5%) and 0.406 (+2.8%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will SCL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.395 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-28. The next Ex-Dividend date for Stepan (SCL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SCL?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of SCL?

SCL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.53% per year.
Strong growth: SCL's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SCL?

SCL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.36%. If you bought SCL's shares at 114.23 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.55 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.36% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SCL?

SCL Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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: Stepan has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SCL have a good Dividend Yield?

SCL`s 3.01% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SCL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SCL is 84.2%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of SCL?

SCL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 66.13%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SCL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SCL's Outstanding Shares?

Stepan's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.21% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has SCL ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Dec 17, 2012 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
1985 23,176,000
1986 23,184,000 +0.03%
1987 23,096,000 -0.38%
1988 22,520,000 -2.49%
1989 22,016,000 -2.24%
1990 22,048,000 +0.15%
1991 21,714,300 -1.51%
1992 21,578,900 -0.62%
1993 21,333,300 -1.14%
1994 20,678,000 -3.07%
1995 20,740,700 +0.3%
1996 20,930,200 +0.91%
1997 20,357,100 -2.74%
1998 19,344,300 -4.98%
1999 19,002,000 -1.77%
2000 18,482,000 -2.74%
2001 18,500,000 +0.1%
2002 17,764,000 -3.98%
2003 17,886,000 +0.69%
2004 17,976,000 +0.5%
2005 18,090,000 +0.63%
2006 18,584,000 +2.73%
2007 18,796,000 +1.14%
2008 19,552,000 +4.02%
2009 20,198,000 +3.3%
2010 20,646,000 +2.22%
2011 21,022,000 +1.82%
2012 22,804,000 +8.48%
2013 22,949,000 +0.64%
2014 22,830,000 -0.52%
2015 22,879,000 +0.21%
2016 23,335,000 +1.99%
2017 23,426,000 +0.39%
2018 23,330,000 -0.41%
2019 23,302,000 -0.12%
2020 23,316,000 +0.06%
2021 23,254,000 -0.27%
2022 22,994,000 -1.12%
2023 22,794,000 -0.87%
2024 22,912,000 +0.52%
2025 22,888,000 -0.1%

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: 2026-01-30 14:19