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SCL Dividend History & Analysis | 2.8% Yield

SCL has a dividend yield of 2.8% and paid 1.54 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.82%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.54
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.97%
Overall Dividend Rating 61.44%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.45%
Payout Ratio 61.4%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.10%

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: -31.8% (S&P 500: 18.3%)
Total Return 5y: -52.9% (S&P 500: 98.3%)

Top Dividend Payers in Specialty Chemicals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
FF 165 M 8.74% 6.01%
EVK 9,043 M 6.78% 6.47%
HPOL-B 3,102 M 4.63% 7.27%
AVNT 3,408 M 3.47% 5.90%
CLN 3,413 M 4.71% 2.74%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
AZE 3,773 M 57.8% 93.8%
ESI 6,260 M 45.0% 98.3%
MTX 1,918 M 15.4% 96.1%
BNR 9,307 M 10.9% 100%
SHW 91,301 M 9.86% 100%

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ACT
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HPOL-B
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CAMB
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AVNT
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SCL 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
2025-08-29 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% 0.26%
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
2013-05-29 2013-05-31 2013-06-14 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A

SCL Dividend FAQ

Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL) is a US-based specialty chemicals company. Its business is subject to various economic drivers, including fluctuations in raw material costs, demand from downstream industries such as consumer goods and pharmaceuticals, and global supply chain dynamics.

What is the Dividend Yield of SCL?

As of September 2025, SCL`s dividend yield is 2.82%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.54 USD by the current share price of 50.03.

Does SCL pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, SCL paid a dividend of 1.54 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-29 and the payout was 0.385 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 2025-08-29.

Will SCL pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.385 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-29. 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 5.97% 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 1.45%. If you bought SCL's shares at 106.30 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.54 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.45% 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 2.82% 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 61.4%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of SCL?

SCL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.44%. 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 (CAGR)?

Stepan`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.40% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -70.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Stepan ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2012-12-17 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
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 22,885,000 -0.12%

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: 2025-08-30 02:49