STC Dividend History & Analysis | 3% Yield

STC has a dividend yield of 3% and paid 2.05 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.95%
Payout Ratio 42.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10.70%
Consistency Lifetime 80.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.83%
Payout FCF 45.0%
Streak Years 23
Dividend Rating 69.61%

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: 7.8%
Total Return 5y: 68.2%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ORI 9,693 M 8.74% 27.7%
COFA 2,766 M 8.70% 25.5%
ACIC 547 M 6.59% 15.4%
FNF 14,758 M 4.86% 9.01%
DGICA 689 M 5.16% 6.38%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
FNF 14,758 M 39.4% 33.9%
FIHL 1,997 M 25.0% 100%
ACIC 547 M 20.1% 74.1%
IGIC 1,080 M 31.9% 89.6%
AGO 4,038 M 11.5% 99.3%

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STC 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
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 2025-12-30 Quarterly 0.525 0% 0.71%
2025-09-16 2025-09-16 2025-09-30 Quarterly 0.525 5% 0.71%
2025-06-16 2025-06-16 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.8%
2025-03-17 2025-03-17 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.71%
2024-12-16 2024-12-16 2024-12-30 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.67%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.5 5.3% 0.66%
2024-06-17 2024-06-17 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.475 0% 0.78%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.475 0% 0.78%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.475 0% 0.85%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.475 5.6% 1.05%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.45 0% 1.05%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.45 0% 1.15%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.45 0% 1.03%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.45 20% 0.89%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.375 0% 0.78%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.375 0% 0.57%
2021-12-14 2021-12-15 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.375 13.6% 0.5%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.33 0% 0.54%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.33 0% 0.56%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.33 10% 0.61%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2020-03-13 2020-03-16 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2019-12-12 2019-12-13 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2019-09-13 2019-09-16 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-12-12 2018-12-13 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-03-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-03-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2016-06-09 2016-06-13 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2016-03-09 2016-03-11 2016-03-29 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2015-12-09 2015-12-11 2015-12-29 Quarterly 0.3 20% N/A
2015-09-09 2015-09-11 2015-09-29 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2015-06-10 2015-06-12 2015-06-29 Quarterly 0.25 150% N/A
2014-12-10 2014-12-12 2014-12-29 Annual 0.1 0% N/A
2013-12-05 2013-12-09 2013-12-27 Annual 0.1 0% N/A
2012-12-12 2012-12-14 2012-12-28 Annual 0.1 100% N/A
2011-12-13 2011-12-15 2011-12-29 Annual 0.05 0% N/A
2010-12-14 2010-12-16 2010-12-29 Annual 0.05 0% N/A
2009-12-22 2009-12-24 2009-12-31 Annual 0.05 -50% N/A
2008-12-04 2008-12-08 2008-12-23 Annual 0.1 0% N/A

STC Dividend FAQ

Stewart Information Services Corp. (NYSE: STC) is a Houston-based provider of title insurance and a suite of real-estate transaction services, operating both domestically and internationally. Its core activities include title searching, examination, closing, and insurance, supplemented by home and personal insurance, tax-deferred exchange services, and a digital customer-engagement platform. The firm also offers appraisal management, online notarization, credit and real-estate data, and valuation-management solutions to a broad client base that spans homebuyers, sellers, lenders, title agents, attorneys, and builders.

What is the Dividend Yield of STC?

As of February 2026, STC`s dividend yield is 2.95%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.05 USD by the current share price of 71.44.

Does STC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, STC paid a dividend of 2.05 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-15 and the payout was 0.525 USD.

How often does STC pay dividends?

STC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, STC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-15.

STC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for STC for the next 4 payments are between 0.412 (-21.5%) and 0.444 (-15.4%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will STC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.525 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Stewart Information (STC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for STC?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of STC?

STC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.7% per year.
Strong growth: STC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of STC?

STC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.83%. If you bought STC's shares at 42.48 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.05 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.83% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of STC?

STC Payout Consistency is 80.8%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Stewart Information has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does STC have a good Dividend Yield?

STC`s 2.95% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of STC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of STC is 42.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of STC?

STC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 69.61%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

STC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in STC's Outstanding Shares?

Stewart Information's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 2.33% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

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

Has STC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 24, 1999 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 8,638,000
1986 12,086,000 +39.92%
1987 12,086,000
1988 12,086,000
1989 12,186,000 +0.83%
1990 12,184,000 -0.02%
1991 12,238,000 +0.44%
1992 12,238,000
1993 12,234,000 -0.03%
1994 12,434,000 +1.63%
1995 13,329,500 +7.2%
1996 13,596,000 +2%
1997 13,898,000 +2.22%
1998 14,346,000 +3.22%
1999 14,582,600 +1.65%
2000 15,365,000 +5.37%
2001 17,725,000 +15.36%
2002 17,836,000 +0.63%
2003 17,967,700 +0.74%
2004 18,123,000 +0.86%
2005 18,183,000 +0.33%
2006 18,237,000 +0.3%
2007 18,046,000 -1.05%
2008 18,153,000 +0.59%
2009 18,338,500 +1.02%
2010 20,172,900 +10%
2011 20,378,300 +1.02%
2012 24,409,000 +19.78%
2013 24,764,000 +1.45%
2014 24,391,000 -1.51%
2015 23,413,000 -4.01%
2016 23,492,000 +0.34%
2017 23,719,500 +0.97%
2018 23,719,300 -0%
2019 23,709,400 -0.04%
2020 26,908,000 +13.49%
2021 27,405,000 +1.85%
2022 27,276,000 -0.47%
2023 27,751,000 +1.74%
2024 28,277,000 +1.9%
2025 29,060,000 +2.77%

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: 2026-02-03 04:21