Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.70
Innospec Inc. (IOSP) Dividend History
Income profile from 2002 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.1%
Payout Ratio
36.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
12 years
IOSP Dividend Income Check
Safety
36.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
12 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.9% and trend is rising.
IOSP Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.1%
Trailing DPS$1.70
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout36.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout54.4%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak12 years
3Y CAGR10.1%
5Y CAGR10.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.1%
1Y Total Return2.1%
5Y Total Return-1.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,85110Y ago$19,78320Y ago$86,015
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.
IOSP Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
IOSP Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Innospec Inc. distributes 36.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 54.4%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
IOSP has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.1% and 5-year CAGR of 10.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, IOSP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.1% dividend yield, 2.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -1.5%, with dividends contributing 8.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $19,783 today.
IOSP Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$12.09
Avg/Payment$0.6045
Latest Change+5.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026Latest | $0.9200 | ↑ +5.7% | 2.33% | May 29, 2026 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | $0.8700 | ↑ +3.6% | 2.40% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| May 20, 2025 | $0.8400 | ↑ +6.3% | 1.85% | May 30, 2025 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.7900 | ↑ +3.9% | 1.33% | Nov 26, 2024 |
| May 17, 2024 | $0.7600 | ↑ +5.6% | 1.14% | May 31, 2024 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | $0.7200 | ↑ +4.3% | 1.30% | Nov 27, 2023 |
| May 19, 2023 | $0.6900 | ↑ +6.2% | 1.36% | May 31, 2023 |
| Nov 18, 2022 | $0.6500 | ↑ +3.2% | 1.15% | Nov 28, 2022 |
IOSP Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.1%
#3 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
36.4% payout
Streak
12Y
10.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.1%
#6 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd IOSPInnospec Inc. | $2.0B | 2.1% | 36.4% | 12 | Sustainable |
 HWKNHawkins, Inc. | $3.4B | 0.5% | 19.2% | 15 | Sustainable |
 BCPCBalchem Corporation | $5.3B | 0.5% | 18.3% | 16 | Sustainable |
1st  ITICInvestors Title Comp… | $488M | 4.1% | 56.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 KWRQuaker Chemical Corp… | $2.6B | 1.3% | — | 18 | Unknown |
 CBTCabot Corporation | $4.8B | 1.9% | 29.0% | 14 | Sustainable |
2nd  ASIXAdvanSix Inc. | $535M | 3.2% | 34.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ALBAlbemarle Corporatio… | $18.9B | 1.0% | — | 32 | Unknown |
 ECLEcolab Inc. | $76.0B | 1.0% | 36.3% | 38 | Sustainable |
IOSP Annual Dividend History (1998–2026)
29 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.92 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $1.71 | 10.3% | 2 | $4.67 | 36.6% | 2.73x | 1.9% |
| 2024 | $1.55 | 9.9% | 2 | $1.42 | 109.2% | 0.92x | 1.7% |
| 2023 | $1.41 | 10.2% | 2 | $5.56 | 25.4% | 3.94x | 1.6% |
| 2022 | $1.28 | 10.3% | 2 | $5.32 | 24.1% | 4.16x | 1.4% |
| 2021 | $1.16 | 11.5% | 2 | $3.75 | 30.9% | 3.23x | 1.3% |
| 2020 | $1.04 | 2.0% | 2 | $1.16 | 89.7% | 1.12x | 1.2% |
| 2019 | $1.02 | 14.6% | 2 | $4.54 | 22.5% | 4.45x | 1.1% |
| 2018 | $0.89 | 15.6% | 2 | $3.45 | 25.8% | 3.88x | 1.0% |
| 2017 | $0.77 | 14.9% | 2 | $2.52 | 30.6% | 3.27x | 0.9% |
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IOSP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying IOSP stock.
How much dividend does IOSP pay per share?
Innospec Inc. (IOSP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.70 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.1%. Payments are made Annual.
When is IOSP's next ex-dividend date?
IOSP's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. IOSP typically pays dividends Annual.
Is IOSP's dividend safe?
IOSP's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +36.4% and FCF payout ratio of +54.4%. With 12 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is IOSP a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Innospec Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 12 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does IOSP pay dividends?
Innospec Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.70 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 24+ years from 2002 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in IOSP grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in IOSP five years ago would be worth approximately $9,851 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is IOSP's yield on cost for long-term holders?
IOSP's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.