Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.22
STERIS plc (STE) Dividend History
Income profile from 2005 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.0%
Payout Ratio
35.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
15 years
STE Dividend Income Check
Safety
35.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
15 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.3% and trend is rising.
STE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.0%
Trailing DPS$2.22
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout35.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout24.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak15 years
3Y CAGR10.1%
5Y CAGR9.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.0%
1Y Total Return-3.9%
5Y Total Return5.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)4.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,58810Y ago$31,99820Y ago$102,357
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.
STE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (22 years of payments)
STE Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
STERIS plc distributes 35.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 24.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
STE has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.1% and 5-year CAGR of 9.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, STE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.0% dividend yield, 1.0% buyback yield, 2.0% 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 5.9%, with dividends contributing 4.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $31,998 today.
STE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$10.25
Avg/Payment$0.5125
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026Latest | $0.6300 | — | 1.00% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | $0.6300 | — | 93.39% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | $0.6300 | ↑ +10.5% | 96.14% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | $0.5700 | — | 94.07% | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | $0.5700 | — | 1.01% | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | $0.5700 | — | 1.03% | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Sep 5, 2024 | $0.5700 | ↑ +9.6% | 89.10% | Sep 20, 2024 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | $0.5200 | — | 92.10% | Jun 26, 2024 |
STE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.0%
#4 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
35.8% payout
Streak
15Y
9.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.0%
#4 of 4
CNMD
BDX
BAXSTE Annual Dividend History (1991–2026)
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.63 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.3% |
| 2025 | $2.40 | 10.1% | 4 | $6.20 | 38.7% | 2.58x | 1.3% |
| 2024 | $2.18 | 10.1% | 4 | $3.81 | 57.2% | 1.75x | 1.2% |
| 2023 | $1.98 | 10.0% | 4 | $1.07 | 185.0% | 0.54x | 1.1% |
| 2022 | $1.80 | 8.4% | 4 | $2.48 | 72.6% | 1.38x | 1.0% |
| 2021 | $1.66 | 7.8% | 4 | $4.63 | 35.9% | 2.79x | 0.9% |
| 2020 | $1.54 | 8.5% | 4 | $4.76 | 32.4% | 3.09x | 0.8% |
| 2019 | $1.42 | 9.2% | 4 | $3.56 | 39.9% | 2.51x | 0.8% |
| 2018 | $1.30 | 10.2% | 4 | $3.39 | 38.3% | 2.61x | 0.7% |
| 2017 | $1.18 | 11.3% | 4 | $1.28 | 92.2% | 1.08x | 0.6% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying STE stock.
How much dividend does STE pay per share?
STERIS plc (STE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.22 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.0%. Payments are made Annual.
When is STE's next ex-dividend date?
STE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. STE typically pays dividends Annual.
Is STE's dividend safe?
STE's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +35.8% and FCF payout ratio of +24.0%. With 15 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is STE a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, STERIS plc is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 15 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +9.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does STE pay dividends?
STERIS plc pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.22 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 21+ years from 2005 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in STE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in STE five years ago would be worth approximately $10,588 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is STE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
STE'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 +1.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.