Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.87
Balchem Corporation (BCPC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1988 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.5%
Payout Ratio
18.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
16 years
BCPC Dividend Income Check
Safety
18.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
16 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.8% and trend is rising.
BCPC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.5%
Trailing DPS$0.87
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M1
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout18.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout15.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score9/9
Growth
Growth Streak16 years
3Y CAGR10.6%
5Y CAGR10.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.5%
1Y Total Return4.5%
5Y Total Return30.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)3.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,09310Y ago$28,86420Y ago$189,100
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
BCPC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (38 years of payments)
BCPC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Balchem Corporation distributes 18.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 15.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 9/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
BCPC has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.6% and 5-year CAGR of 10.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BCPC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.5% dividend yield, 2.0% buyback yield, 2.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 30.9%, with dividends contributing 3.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $28,864 today.
BCPC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$8.05
Avg/Payment$0.4025
Latest Change+10.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025Latest | $0.9600 | ↑ +10.3% | 61.29% | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | $0.8700 | ↑ +10.1% | 52.11% | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Dec 26, 2023 | $0.7900 | ↑ +11.3% | 53.29% | Jan 19, 2024 |
| Dec 23, 2022 | $0.7100 | ↑ +10.9% | 58.29% | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Dec 27, 2021 | $0.6400 | ↑ +10.3% | 38.52% | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Dec 24, 2020 | $0.5800 | ↑ +11.5% | 51.03% | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.5200 | ↑ +10.6% | 51.76% | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Dec 24, 2018 | $0.4700 | ↑ +11.9% | 64.04% | Jan 18, 2019 |
BCPC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.5%
#7 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
18.3% payout
Streak
16Y
10.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.5%
#5 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCPCBalchem Corporation | $5.3B | 0.5% | 18.3% | 16 | Sustainable |
1st  INGRIngredion Incorporat… | $6.2B | 3.3% | 28.9% | 15 | Sustainable |
 IFFInternational Flavor… | $19.6B | 2.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  AVNTAvient Corporation | $3.5B | 2.9% | 1.2% | 14 | Sustainable |
 HWKNHawkins, Inc. | $3.4B | 0.5% | 19.2% | 15 | Sustainable |
 IOSPInnospec Inc. | $2.0B | 2.1% | 36.4% | 12 | Sustainable |
2nd  MGPIMGP Ingredients, Inc… | $351M | 2.9% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 TRMKTrustmark Corporatio… | $2.6B | 2.2% | 26.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
BCPC Annual Dividend History (1988–2025)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.96 | 10.3% | 1 | $4.75 | 20.2% | 4.95x | 0.8% |
| 2024 | $0.87 | 10.1% | 1 | $3.93 | 22.1% | 4.52x | 0.8% |
| 2023 | $0.79 | 11.3% | 1 | $3.35 | 23.6% | 4.24x | 0.7% |
| 2022 | $0.71 | 10.9% | 1 | $3.25 | 21.8% | 4.58x | 0.6% |
| 2021 | $0.64 | 10.3% | 1 | $2.94 | 21.8% | 4.59x | 0.6% |
| 2020 | $0.58 | 11.5% | 1 | $2.60 | 22.3% | 4.48x | 0.5% |
| 2019 | $0.52 | 10.6% | 1 | $2.45 | 21.2% | 4.71x | 0.5% |
| 2018 | $0.47 | 11.9% | 1 | $2.42 | 19.4% | 5.15x | 0.4% |
| 2017 | $0.42 | 10.5% | 1 | $2.79 | 15.1% | 6.64x | 0.4% |
| 2016 | $0.38 | 11.8% | 1 | $1.75 | 21.7% | 4.61x | 0.3% |
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BCPC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BCPC stock.
How much dividend does BCPC pay per share?
Balchem Corporation (BCPC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.87 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is BCPC's next ex-dividend date?
BCPC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BCPC typically pays dividends Annual.
Is BCPC's dividend safe?
BCPC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +18.3% and FCF payout ratio of +15.2%. With 16 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is BCPC a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Balchem Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 16 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does BCPC pay dividends?
Balchem Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.87 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 37+ years from 1988 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in BCPC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BCPC five years ago would be worth approximately $13,093 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BCPC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BCPC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.