Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.08
Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. (OEC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2014 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.2%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
OEC Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.5% and trend is falling.
OEC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.2%
Trailing DPS$0.08
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout17.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-7.0%
5Y CAGR-16.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.5%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield6.1%
Total Shareholder Yield7.3%
1Y Total Return-25.7%
5Y Total Return-58.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)2.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$4,11810Y ago$6,50220Y ago$7,143
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.
OEC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (12 years of payments)
OEC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 17.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
OEC does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -7.0% and 5-year CAGR of -16.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, OEC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.2% dividend yield, 6.1% buyback yield, 7.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.5% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -58.8%, with dividends contributing 2.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $6,502 today.
OEC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$0.59
Avg/Payment$0.0296
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026Latest | $0.0207 | — | 1.15% | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | $0.0207 | — | 1.71% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.0207 | — | 1.57% | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Jul 7, 2025 | $0.0207 | — | 76.88% | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Jun 11, 2025 | $0.0207 | — | 69.40% | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | $0.0207 | — | 64.99% | Apr 4, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.0207 | — | 47.64% | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | $0.0207 | — | 38.75% | Oct 9, 2024 |
OEC Dividend vs Peers
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#9 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.2%
#9 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
-16.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.3%
#2 of 9
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OECOrion Engineered Car… | $404M | 1.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
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1st  HUNHuntsman Corporation | $2.0B | 7.3% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  EMNEastman Chemical Com… | $8.2B | 4.6% | 80.4% | 16 | Watch |
 RPMRPM International In… | $13.8B | 1.9% | 37.1% | 33 | Sustainable |
 ASIXAdvanSix Inc. | $525M | 3.2% | 34.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
OEC Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.04 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.2% |
| 2025 | $0.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.24 | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2024 | $0.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.76 | 10.9% | 9.18x | 0.5% |
| 2023 | $0.08 | -19.5% | 4 | $1.73 | 4.8% | 20.89x | 0.5% |
| 2022 | $0.10 | — | 5 | $1.73 | 5.9% | 16.83x | 0.6% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $2.21 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.20 | -75.0% | 1 | $0.30 | 66.7% | 1.50x | 1.2% |
| 2019 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.42 | 56.3% | 1.77x | 4.8% |
| 2018 | $0.80 | 8.6% | 4 | $1.99 | 40.2% | 2.49x | 4.8% |
| 2017 | $0.74 | -0.8% | 4 | $1.07 | 68.9% | 1.45x | 4.4% |
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OEC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying OEC stock.
How much dividend does OEC pay per share?
Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. (OEC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.08 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is OEC's next ex-dividend date?
OEC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. OEC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is OEC's dividend safe?
OEC's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +17.2%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has OEC increased its dividend?
OEC has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -16.2%.
How often does OEC pay dividends?
Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.08 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 12+ years from 2014 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in OEC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in OEC five years ago would be worth approximately $4,118 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is OEC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
OEC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.