STE Dividend History & Analysis | 1% Yield

STE has a dividend yield of 1% and paid 3.03 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.01%
Payout Ratio 32.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 9.65%
Consistency Lifetime 94.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.73%
Payout FCF 24.0%
Streak Years 21
Dividend Rating 65.77%
Ex-Dividend in 9 days: Buy before Feb 17, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

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: 13%
Total Return 5y: 43.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SHL 55,814 M 4.11% 4.43%
IRMD 1,262 M 1.60% 5.31%
BDX 58,077 M 2.15% 2.26%
EL 174,805 M 1.62% 3.26%
ABT 189,849 M 1.89% 2.11%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
DRW3 1,489 M 80.8% 78.5%
EL 174,805 M 38.3% 97.9%
GEHC 36,055 M 24.7% 100%
LMAT 1,928 M 16.1% 100%
ALC 39,930 M 12.2% 99.6%

STE 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
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 2026-03-19 Quarterly 0.63 0% N/A
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 2025-12-18 Quarterly 0.63 0% 0.24%
2025-09-04 2025-09-04 2025-09-26 Quarterly 0.63 10.5% 0.26%
2025-06-10 2025-06-10 2025-06-26 Quarterly 0.57 0% 0.23%
2025-02-20 2025-02-20 2025-03-21 Quarterly 0.57 0% 0.26%
2024-11-19 2024-11-19 2024-12-19 Quarterly 0.57 0% 0.27%
2024-09-05 2024-09-05 2024-09-20 Quarterly 0.57 9.6% 0.24%
2024-06-12 2024-06-12 2024-06-26 Quarterly 0.52 0% 0.23%
2024-02-22 2024-02-23 2024-03-22 Quarterly 0.52 0% 0.22%
2023-11-20 2023-11-21 2023-12-21 Quarterly 0.52 0% 0.26%
2023-09-05 2023-09-06 2023-09-22 Quarterly 0.52 10.6% 0.23%
2023-06-13 2023-06-14 2023-06-28 Quarterly 0.47 0% 0.23%
2023-02-23 2023-02-24 2023-03-23 Quarterly 0.47 0% 0.25%
2022-11-21 2022-11-22 2022-12-16 Quarterly 0.47 0% 0.28%
2022-09-06 2022-09-07 2022-09-23 Quarterly 0.47 9.3% 0.24%
2022-06-13 2022-06-14 2022-06-28 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.2%
2022-02-24 2022-02-25 2022-03-24 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.19%
2021-11-22 2021-11-23 2021-12-17 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.19%
2021-09-02 2021-09-03 2021-09-24 Quarterly 0.43 7.5% 0.2%
2021-05-27 2021-05-28 2021-06-25 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.21%
2021-02-23 2021-02-24 2021-03-25 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.23%
2020-11-23 2020-11-24 2020-12-18 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2020-08-26 2020-08-27 2020-09-24 Quarterly 0.4 8.1% N/A
2020-06-11 2020-06-12 2020-06-26 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2020-02-24 2020-02-25 2020-03-26 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2019-11-25 2019-11-26 2019-12-20 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2019-09-09 2019-09-10 2019-09-26 Quarterly 0.37 8.8% N/A
2019-06-11 2019-06-12 2019-06-28 Other 0.34 0% N/A
2019-02-26 2019-02-27 2019-03-21 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2018-11-27 2018-11-28 2018-12-21 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2018-08-28 2018-08-29 2018-09-27 Quarterly 0.34 9.7% N/A
2018-06-07 2018-06-08 2018-06-28 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2018-02-27 2018-02-28 2018-03-28 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2017-11-21 2017-11-22 2017-12-20 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2017-08-25 2017-08-29 2017-09-28 Quarterly 0.31 10.7% N/A
2017-06-05 2017-06-07 2017-06-29 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2017-02-24 2017-02-28 2017-03-28 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2016-11-21 2016-11-23 2016-12-21 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2016-08-26 2016-08-30 2016-09-27 Quarterly 0.28 12% N/A
2016-06-06 2016-06-08 2016-06-29 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2016-02-26 2016-03-01 2016-03-29 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2015-10-28 2015-10-30 2015-12-18 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2015-08-21 2015-08-25 2015-09-22 Quarterly 0.25 8.7% N/A
2015-06-01 2015-06-03 2015-06-25 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2015-02-23 2015-02-25 2015-03-25 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2014-11-24 2014-11-26 2014-12-23 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2014-08-22 2014-08-26 2014-09-23 Quarterly 0.23 9.5% N/A
2014-06-03 2014-06-05 2014-06-26 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2014-02-24 2014-02-26 2014-03-26 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2013-11-18 2013-11-20 2013-12-18 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A

STE Dividend FAQ

STERIS plc (NYSE: STE) supplies infection-prevention products and services worldwide through three operating segments. The Healthcare segment delivers cleaning chemistries, endoscope reprocessing systems, sterile-processing equipment, and related capital-equipment services. The Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST) segment offers contract sterilization and testing for medical-device and pharmaceutical makers, plus integrated sterilization equipment. The Life Sciences segment manufactures consumables (e.g., detergents, disinfectants, vaporized-hydrogen-peroxide systems) and high-purity water/steam generators, together with installation and maintenance services. The company serves hospitals, other health-care providers, and pharma manufacturers, and is headquartered in Mentor, Ohio.

What is the Dividend Yield of STE?

As of February 2026, STE`s dividend yield is 1.01%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.03 USD by the current share price of 252.16.

Does STE pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, STE paid a dividend of 3.03 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-17 and the payout was 0.63 USD.

How often does STE pay dividends?

STE pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, STE has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-17.

STE dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for STE for the next 4 payments are between 0.499 (-20.8%) and 0.598 (-5.1%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will STE pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.63 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for STERIS (STE) is 2026-02-17.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for STE?

The next Ex-Dividend date for STERIS (STE) is 2026-02-17.

What is the Dividend Growth of STE?

STE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 9.65% per year.
Strong growth: STE's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of STE?

STE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.73%. If you bought STE's shares at 175.49 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.03 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.73% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of STE?

STE Payout Consistency is 94.1%. 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: STERIS has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does STE have a good Dividend Yield?

STE`s 1.01% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of STE?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of STE is 32.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of STE?

STE`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.77%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

STE Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in STE's Outstanding Shares?

STERIS's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.28% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has STE ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Aug 25, 1998 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
1990 13,333,000
1991 13,333,000
1992 31,728,000 +137.97%
1993 34,452,000 +8.59%
1994 35,036,000 +1.7%
1995 35,714,000 +1.94%
1996 68,370,000 +91.44%
1997 68,799,000 +0.63%
1998 69,697,000 +1.31%
1999 68,125,000 -2.26%
2000 69,273,000 +1.69%
2001 70,015,000 +1.07%
2002 71,600,000 +2.26%
2003 71,297,000 -0.42%
2004 69,877,000 -1.99%
2005 68,510,000 -1.96%
2006 64,542,000 -5.79%
2007 64,047,000 -0.77%
2008 59,243,000 -7.5%
2009 59,758,000 +0.87%
2010 60,176,000 +0.7%
2011 58,237,000 -3.22%
2012 58,972,000 +1.26%
2013 59,685,000 +1.21%
2014 60,146,000 +0.77%
2015 77,712,000 +29.21%
2016 85,074,000 +9.47%
2017 85,719,000 +0.76%
2018 85,441,000 -0.32%
2019 85,628,000 +0.22%
2020 86,032,000 +0.47%
2021 100,826,000 +17.2%
2022 100,166,000 -0.65%
2023 99,354,000 -0.81%
2024 98,942,000 -0.41%
2025 98,800,000 -0.14%

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: 2026-02-04 02:38