Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.53
Stepan Co (SCL) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.4%
Payout Ratio
74.7%
Watch
Dividend Streak
41 years
SCL Dividend Income Check
Safety
74.7% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
41 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.3% and trend is rising.
SCL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.4%
Trailing DPS$1.53
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout74.7%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak41 years
3Y CAGR4.2%
5Y CAGR6.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.4%
1Y Total Return32.4%
5Y Total Return-38.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,12110Y ago$10,36320Y ago$56,509
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.
SCL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
SCL Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Stepan Co distributes 74.7% of earnings as dividends (Watch).
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
SCL has raised its dividend for 41 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.2% and 5-year CAGR of 6.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SCL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.4% dividend yield, 2.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -38.8%, with dividends contributing 6.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $10,363 today.
SCL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$7.42
Avg/Payment$0.3710
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026Latest | $0.3950 | — | 2.57% | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $0.3950 | — | 2.98% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.3950 | — | 3.09% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.3950 | ↑ +2.6% | 3.42% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.3850 | — | 3.08% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.3850 | — | 2.82% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.3850 | — | 2.62% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.3850 | ↑ +2.7% | 1.96% | Dec 13, 2024 |
SCL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.4%
#3 of 9
Safety
Watch
74.7% payout
Streak
41Y
6.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.4%
#8 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd SCLStepan Co | $1.4B | 2.4% | 74.7% | 41 | Watch |
 IOSPInnospec Inc. | $2.4B | 1.7% | 36.4% | 12 | Sustainable |
 BCPCBalchem Corp | $5.4B | 0.5% | 18.3% | 16 | Sustainable |
 HWKNHawkins, Inc. | $2.7B | 0.6% | 19.2% | 15 | Sustainable |
2nd  ASIXAdvanSix Inc. | $437M | 3.9% | 34.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 KWRQuaker Houghton | $2.8B | 1.2% | — | 18 | Unknown |
 RPMRPM International In… | $12.7B | 2.1% | 41.1% | 33 | Sustainable |
 CBTCabot Corp. | $4.0B | 2.3% | 29.0% | 14 | Sustainable |
1st  HUNHuntsman Corporation | $1.5B | 9.9% | — | 0 | Unknown |
SCL Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.19 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $1.55 | 2.6% | 4 | $2.05 | 75.6% | 1.32x | 1.3% |
| 2024 | $1.51 | 2.7% | 4 | $2.20 | 68.6% | 1.46x | 1.2% |
| 2023 | $1.47 | 7.3% | 4 | $1.75 | 84.0% | 1.19x | 1.2% |
| 2022 | $1.37 | 9.6% | 4 | $6.38 | 21.5% | 4.66x | 1.1% |
| 2021 | $1.25 | 10.6% | 4 | $5.92 | 21.1% | 4.74x | 1.0% |
| 2020 | $1.13 | 10.2% | 4 | $5.45 | 20.7% | 4.82x | 0.9% |
| 2019 | $1.02 | 10.8% | 4 | $4.42 | 23.2% | 4.31x | 0.8% |
| 2018 | $0.93 | 10.1% | 4 | $4.83 | 19.2% | 5.22x | 0.8% |
| 2017 | $0.84 | 8.4% | 4 | $4.31 | 19.5% | 5.13x | 0.7% |
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SCL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SCL stock.
How much dividend does SCL pay per share?
Stepan Co (SCL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.53 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.4%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is SCL's next ex-dividend date?
SCL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SCL typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is SCL's dividend safe?
SCL's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +74.7% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 41 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is SCL a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Stepan Co is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 41 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +6.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does SCL pay dividends?
Stepan Co pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.53 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SCL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SCL five years ago would be worth approximately $6,121 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SCL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SCL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.